The Missouri Athletic Club is pleased to introduce the newest West Clubhouse Executive Chef, Brian Hardesty!

Hardesty has been a hospitality professional for over 30 years. His career began at some of the top St. Louis restaurants at the time, working his way up quickly to his first Executive Chef level position at Terrene Restaurant in Central West End. Hardesty has owned and operated his own restaurant group, Guerrilla Street Food, for just over a decade while also running his consulting business Maven Bureau since 2012. He has created a handful of concepts over the years — from fine dining, fast casual service, and entertainment facilities. The MAC looks forward to the innovation and leadership Executive Chef Hardesty will bring to West!

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Join the Missouri Athletic Club in celebrating this year's four honorees from the community, along with one Rising Star. Each honoree has demonstrated tremendous vision and mentorship in business, civic, and philanthropic endeavors. Register on the MAC app or call 314-539-4470.

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The Missouri Athletic Club is proud to announce the first two leadership hires for MAC Clayton: Greg Gerber as Director of Operations and Morgan Smith as Membership Manager. These key additions mark an exciting milestone as the MAC expands into Clayton, further elevating the Pierre Laclede Center as a premier destination in the St. Louis business community.

In this episode of Missouri Athletic Club Connections, host Rodney Stoyer, MAC’s Director of Membership, sits down with Gerber and Smith to discuss their professional backgrounds, what drew them to the MAC, and what members can look forward to at the new MAC Clayton Clubhouse.

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Missouri Athletic Club Connections highlights the foremost private club in St. Louis known for attracting exceptional people and enriching lives for generations.

Meet the MAC’s new Director of Security! On this episode of MAC Club Connections, Membership Director Rodney Stoyer sits down with Eric Jones to discuss his background in law enforcement, his vision for club safety, and how he plans to maintain a welcoming and secure environment for all MAC members and guests. Eric shares how he got his start as a police officer, what drew him to the MAC, and his commitment to community-focused security.

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Missouri Athletic Club Connections highlights the foremost private club in St. Louis known for attracting exceptional people and enriching lives for generations.

USBWA Freshman of the Year Mikayla Blakes from Vanderbilt, Duke Associate Head Coach Chris Carrawell, legendary UCLA guard Ann Meyers Drysdale, and broadcaster LaPhonso Ellis join the Missouri Athletic Club Connections Podcast ahead of the USBWA College Basketball Awards on Thursday, April 17.

Missouri Athletic Club Connections highlights the foremost private club in St. Louis known for attracting exceptional people and enriching lives for generations.

It is a great time to get involved in the future of the MAC! The Club is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Board of Governors and letters of intent are due on or before Feb. 25. On the latest episode of MAC Club Connections, hear from two past presidents on the important and rewarding opportunity that is serving the MAC through club governance whether that's on the Board or on one of the four standing Committees. Past President Brent Beumer and Past President Neal Perryman shared what led them to serving on the Board. Anyone who is interested in Board service should feel free to reach out to a current or past governor. They will be happy to answer questions and share their experiences. The Board of Governors election is on May 1 and committees will be seated in June by 2025-2026 President Mike Kozeny and his Board class. For more information and how to get involved, contact the MAC's Executive Assistant Gena Willis at gwillis@mac-stl.org.

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Hear from leaders of the 2025 Charitable Society for Children charities ahead of the CSC Meet the Charities Night at the West Clubhouse beginning at 6 p.m. on Feb. 19. Meet representatives from the Butterfly Kisses Alliance, KidSmart STL and Books for STL Kids and learn how you can help. Register on the MAC app.

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Missouri Athletic Club Connections highlights the foremost private club in St. Louis known for attracting exceptional people and enriching lives for generations.

Join the MAC Art Society as it celebrates The Year of the Architect! A replica of the iconic Frank Lloyd Wright doors from the Ebsworth Park house will be on display at the Downtown Clubhouse Art Lounge starting Wednesday, Jan. 15. Mark your calendars for the next concert series event on Tuesday, Feb. 4, and don't miss the formal opening event for the FLW doors on Tuesday, March 18. Explore art, architecture, and music in 2025!

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Missouri Athletic Club Connections highlights the foremost private club in St. Louis known for attracting exceptional people and enriching lives for generations.