June Breakfast Meeting 2017

 

 

Bert Vescolani is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Saint Louis Science Center. He leads a team of more than 200 staff members and more than 400 volunteers whose mission is to ignite and sustain lifelong science and technology learning.

 

The Science Center serves more than one million people each year, making it the fourth largest science center in the country, and one of the nation’s largest museums.

The Science Center is a recipient of numerous awards and recognition including recognition by the Association of Science/Technology Centers with its highest honor, the Roy L. Shafer Leading Edge Award.

Prior to assuming his present duties in December of 2011, Vescolani served six years as Zoo Director of the 103-acre John Ball Zoological Gardens in Grand Rapids, MI, helping the zoo grow its programs and exhibit dramatically. Prior to joining the John Ball Zoo, Vescolani served as Senior Vice President at John G. Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, IL and served in various capacities during his 14 year career. Lastly, Vescolani began his career as a High School science teacher and later taught in higher education.

Vescolani is a member of several boards including; the Academy of Science of St. Louis, Forest Park Forever, BioSTL, Higher Education Consortium, Association of Science and Technology Centers, MICDS, St. Louis Regional Chamber & Growth Association and Forest Park Southeast Business Association.

A native of East Lansing, Michigan and graduate of Michigan State University with his  bachelor of science in education, he also has graduate biology coursework from Western Illinois University and graduate course work in Nonprofit Management from North Park University. Vescolani is a frequent speaker and lecturer both locally and abroad.

 

Washington University Knight Center
7:15 a.m. registration, networking & coffee
7:50 a.m. breakfast
8:15 a.m. presentation
9:00 a.m. adjourn


Prices
ACG St. Louis Member - 0
ACG Member in Another Chapter - 45

Corporate Executive Guest (CEO, CFO, COO, President, VP) - 0
Non-Member or Service Provider Guest - 60