Earlier this month, we were thrilled to welcome our new Play Makers young professionals group and give them a guided tour of United Services for Children’s St. Peters facility.
Occupational Therapist Erin Wisemore led the group through the building’s classrooms and activity spaces. She explained how we use therapeutic and early intervention techniques and equipment to help children of all abilities reach their full potential.
Comprised of the region’s brightest young movers and shakers, Play Makers is a group passionate about helping children and ensuring that United Services will continue to provide life-changing intervention for generations to come. The group will serve as the agency’s brand ambassadors as it organizes fun events based on philanthropy, volunteerism and networking.
Many of United Services’ current supporters were there when the agency was founded in 1975, said President and CEO Denise Liebel.
“As we look toward the next 45 years, we want to make sure our continuing services are in capable hands,” Denise said. “Play Makers will become the next generation of caretakers for United Services. Our future is in good hands.”
Play Makers’ founding members are:
Mark Didion of Didion International
Mark Dorsey of Pace Properties
Brandon Eisenbath of Centene
Drew Elwell of Farm & Home Supply
Alysia Kerkove of The Meadows
Danielle Krost of Great Southern Bank
Kathleen Maher of Pattonville School District
Luke Maher of Norton Rose Fulbright
John Meilink of Thomson Printing, Inc.
Michael Neuner of St. Louis City Public Schools
Dan Saettele of Busey Bank
Amanda Schaub of EDC
Anna Schmidt, student and soon with S.M. Wilson
Elizabeth Seibel, alumni parent
Garrett Watson of Advantage Bank
Laura Weidler of Pro Firestop
Development Coordinator Emily Wanner is the United Services staff liaison for Play Makers. Emily said she has enjoyed meeting people who share her passion for serving the community. She said she envisions Play Makers as an opportunity for members to foster personal and professional relationships while they support United Services and raise awareness about the children of all abilities.
Play Makers will meet monthly, usually at the United Services facility in St. Peters. It is open to people ages 21 through 40 years old. For more information, contact Emily at 636-926-2700, ext. 303.
