North County Incorporated (NCI) will recognize area leaders for their contributions to the North County region at its 41st Annual Leadership Breakfast, Friday, May 18 at the Marriott St. Louis Airport. More than 600 business, civic and community leaders are expected to attend the event.
“We’re pleased to honor these impressive leaders and committed businesses and organizations who work hard to drive economic development and increase quality of life for all who live and work in North County,” said NCI President and CEO Rebecca Zoll. “Their dedicated efforts go a long way to help raise the stature of our communities.”
Leadership awards and recipients:
Business Development Leadership Award
- Erica Henderson, St. Louis Economic Development Partnership
- John Londoff, Jr., Johnny Londoff Chevrolet
Elmer Belsha Leadership Award
- Howard Nimmons, CPA, Nimmons Wealth Management
Community Development Leadership Award
- Bi-State Research Institute
- Ritenour International Welcome Center
- Natissia Small, Ed.D., University of Missouri – St. Louis
Public Service Leadership Award
- Mike Fulton, Ed.D., Pattonville School District
- Cheryl D. Latham, Hazelwood School Dist. Board of Education
- Chief Timothy J. Lowery, City of Florissant Police Department
- Chief Frank A. Mininni, City of Normandy Police Department
- The Honorable James McGee, City of Vinita Park
Special Recognition Leadership Award
- John Caravelli, Citizens National Bank – Florissant
- Robert Huneke, Jr., Community News
- Julie Kampschroeder, Ritenour School District
NCI’s 41st Annual Leadership Breakfast Platinum sponsors include: HDR Inc.; Negwer Materials, Inc.; SSM Health DePaul Hospital; St. Louis Economic Development Partnership; Saint Louis County; and U.S. Bank. Premier sponsors: Christian Hospital, City of Hazelwood, Enterprise Holdings; Mercy Health; St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley; The Boeing Company; and U.S. Bank. Corporate sponsors: Bi-State Development; Bommarito Automotive Group; Commerce Bank; Greater North County Chamber of Commerce; and NorthPark Partners.
