Welcome to the St. Louis Sports Commission Associates – the Sports Commission’s young professionals group. Created in 2007, the Associates help the Sports Commission fulfill its mission to make the St. Louis region a better place to live, visit, work and play through sports.

In 2024, the Sports Commission Associates reorganized as a board-only body.  The group is responsible for stewardship of the Carl Fricks Sportsmanship Scholarship, planning and producing fundraisers for the scholarship, and supporting Sports Commission events and initiatives.  Associates board members pay annual member dues and are included in Sports Commission membership activities including events, receptions, and announcements throughout the year.

If you are interested in becoming a Sports Commission Associates Board member, please complete the application form.  To be considered for the 2025 Associates Board, you must apply by September 30. Please read the Associates Board Responsibilities before applying.

Follow the Associates on social media to stay up-to-date on upcoming events and how you can assist with the Sports Commission’s efforts!

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BOARD MEMBERS

Oddie Adkins | St. Louis Trust & Family Office

Kelly Brandt | Charter Communications

Mike Bynum | Bynum Consulting LLC

Barrett Carlson | J.P. Morgan Private Bank

Ellen Carpenter | Ascension Charity Classic

Justin Diecker | Midwest BankCentre

Ryan Farrar | Clear to Launch Business Solutions

Sean Hamre | Boeing

Jeremy Harness | Harness Financial

Dorian Holmes | Fireside Solutions

Danielle Ivie | Powered by Movement LLC

Will Johnston | Westborough Country Club

Matt Miller | Bank of America

Lanie Mitchell | Spectrum Brands

Andrew Myer | Hawthorne Animal Hospital

Morgan Narup | GFI Digital

Brooke Parsons | Lathrop GPM LLP

Chandler Poppen | Forest Lake Tennis Club

Juliana Scheidhauer | Reimagine Resources

Matt Schoelch | Moneta

Jamie Skinner | Lodging Hospitality Management

Jenifer Snow | Brown & Crouppen

Evan Sullivan | Armstrong Teasdale

The Carl Fricks Sportsmanship Scholarship is presented annually to graduating high school seniors from the St. Louis metro area who embody outstanding sportsmanship. Administered by the St. Louis Sports Commission Associates – the Sports Commission’s young professionals group – the scholarship recognizes individuals who exemplify honesty, integrity, civility, selflessness, kindness, compassion and class in athletic competition. Candidates are evaluated strictly on their approach, character and respect for others on the playing field. Athletic performance (wins and other stats) does not factor in the selection – making the scholarships unique.

The Associates launched the Sportsmanship Scholarship in 2009. The group raises funds for the program and selects its recipients.  In twelve years, the Associates have awarded $220,000 in academic scholarships to 66 college-bound students. The scholarship program is part of the Sports Commission’s efforts to promote and encourage sportsmanship in the community.

Visit sportsmanship.org/scholarship for more information and to view previous scholarship recipients.