Missouri Athletic Club Connections

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Welcome to Missouri Athletic Club Connections, a podcast highlighting Missouri’s only premier athletic club. For more than a century, the Missouri Athletic Club continues to be nationally recognized as a premiere Athletic Club serving business professionals, civic leaders and families in the St. Louis Community. http://www.mac-stl.org/

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April 18, 202616 min

Arts Society

Join Director of Membership Katie Dooley as she sits down with MAC Governor Adrian Di Bisceglie and Past President Tom Albus for an engaging conversation about all things MAC Arts Society. From its mission and impact to upcoming initiatives and opportunities to get involved, this discussion offers insight into how the Arts Society continues to enrich the Missouri Athletic Club.Missouri Athletic Club Connections highlights the foremost private club in St. Louis known for attracting exceptional people and enriching lives for generations.

April 7, 202619 min

Clayton Opening: Save The Date!

Past President Jodi Petersen sits down with Greg Gerber, Director of Operations at the Missouri Athletic Club's new Clayton location, and Executive Chef Bogdan Danila to discuss everything Clayton as they gear up for opening week! Missouri Athletic Club Connections highlights the foremost private club in St. Louis known for attracting exceptional people and enriching lives for generations.

March 20, 202610 min

Masters at the MAC: Golf Season Kickoff 2026

Director of Membership Katie Dooley sits down with Director of Operations at the West Clubhouse Rodney Stoyer to talk all things golf at the MAC. From the excitement of the upcoming season to the incredible courses and exclusive opportunities available, they break down everything members need to know to make the most of their time on the greens.Missouri Athletic Club Connections highlights the foremost private club in St. Louis known for attracting exceptional people and enriching lives for generations.

March 16, 202620 min

Meet Katie Dooley, Director of Membership

Rodney Stoyer, Director of Operations at the West Clubhouse, sits down with Katie Dooley, newly appointed Director of Membership, on the MAC Connections Podcast.Missouri Athletic Club Connections highlights the foremost private club in St. Louis known for attracting exceptional people and enriching lives for generations.

November 3, 202515 min

Welcome Chef Brian to MAC West

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

September 23, 202514 min

Register for the 2025 Women of Distinction Awards Luncheon

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

July 22, 202517 min

Meet the Dream Team Leading the MAC Clayton Clubhouse

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.Click here to watch on YouTube.Missouri Athletic Club Connections highlights the foremost private club in St. Louis known for attracting exceptional people and enriching lives for generations.

May 13, 202527 min

Welcome New Director of Security Eric Jones

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

April 28, 202523 min

Mikayla Blakes, Chris Carrawell, Ann Meyers Drysdale, and LaPhonso Ellis ahead of the USBWA College Basketball Awards

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.

February 14, 202521 min

Get Involved in Your Club Through Club Governance

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