John Wolbers
Executive Director

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John Wolbers (he/him) is a seasoned Executive Director with twenty years of non-profit experience including leadership, communications, fundraising, education, event planning, and board management. Most recently he served as the Executive Director for Prison Performing Arts; and is passionately dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and support for artists and creatives in the St. Louis community. Wolbers has worked with local and national celebrities as well as system-impacted individuals and students across the region. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Southwestern University and has collaborated with some of the finest cultural institutions in St. Louis, such as the St. Louis Art Museum, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis Shakespeare Festival, and the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis. Outside of work John can be found performing, writing, gardening, cooking, and traveling with his wife - Liz, daughter - Beatrice, and pup - Peppermint Bark.

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Patrick Tetley
Director of Member Relations

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Patrick was born and raised in St. Louis. He studied at the University of Missouri – Columbia where he completed a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and a minor in Sociology in 2016.  Always having a passion for the philanthropic, Patrick worked for the Regional Business Council of St. Louis for two years as Office Manager and Executive Assistant.  Working for a non-profit built his love for the industry and combined with his family’s involvement in Architecture brought Patrick to the AIA.  Outside of work, Patrick enjoys the outdoors, sports and travel. When Patrick is not traveling the world with his wife - Lauren, they both enjoy relaxing with their dog, Levi.

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