Our Board and Staff

It is the mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess.

St Louis Chess Club Board and Staff

our board of directors

The Board of the Saint Louis Chess Club brings together an exceptional group of leaders with diverse expertise in finance, education, business, and competitive chess. Together, they provide strategic guidance and unwavering support to ensure the Club continues to foster excellence in chess education and competition.

Rex Sinquefield

Rex Sinquefield

President & Chairman of the Board
Mike Lueken

Mike Lueken

Secretary
Ed Baur

Ed Baur

Board of Directors
Doug Eckert

Doug Eckert

Board of Directors
Mike Podgursky

Mike Podgursky

Board of Directors
Jean Hoffman

Jean Hoffman

Board of Directors

Our Staff

The staff of the Saint Louis Chess Club is a dedicated team of experts who bring a wealth of experience in chess, event organization, and community engagement to support the Club’s mission of promoting and advancing the game. Together, the staff works tirelessly to maintain St Louis as a premier destination for chess players of all levels.

Yasser Seirawan

Yasser Seirawan

Chief Commentator and Spokesperson

Joy Bray

General Manager

Tad Middleton

Administrative Director

Richard Pointer

Deputy Technical Director

Norah Friel

Accountant

Rebecca Buffington

Marketing Manager

Ryan Chester 

Operations Manager

Caleb Denby

Programming Manager

Holden Martinez

Club Manager

Teresah Trask 

Inventory and Events Coordinator

Alex Moellering

Assistant Manager

Jeremy Compton

Scholastic Manager

Janá Thomas

Scholastic Manager

Erik Arnson

IT Manager

Lauren Stewart

Development Manager

Abby Byer

Administrative Assistant

Jason Simontacchi

Security Officer

Jim Gildehaus

Facilities Director

John Costello

Chief Security Officer