BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CHRIS BLACKERBY
As a St. Louis native & resident, I have a deep-rooted connection to our community & a highly-vested interest to help drive change in the right direction for our city, & cities alike. Banding together with passionate community members & collaborating with like-minded leaders is our key to moving the needle forward. We must never overlook the human component, & always remember that people, & that means ALL people, are our greatest asset.
Chris holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a dual emphasis in Marketing & Management, as well as a minor in Performing Arts from the University of Missouri-Columbia. He is the co-founder & CEO of an electronic health record consulting firm based out of St. Louis & former Senior Manager at the largest consulting organization globally.
LANE BAKER, JD, MBA
Martin Luther King Jr. said, ‘People fail to get along because they fear each other; they fear each other because they don't know each other; they don’t know each other because they have not communicated with each other.’
“FaceKC actively works to directly remedy this separation within communities. I’m honored to take part in an organization that seeks to foster inclusion, peace, & unity.”
Lane holds a Juris Doctor & a Master of Business Administration from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She is a Business Solutions Manager in legal staffing & recruitment services where she identifies top legal talent for law firms & corporations in the Greater St. Louis area.
Eric francosky
At the end of the day, I have always enjoyed understanding others values & opinions. If you are able to have an honest high level conversation with an individual to see their perspective, both people are elevated. Although opinions may differ, the ability to have a discussion where both parties’ perspectives are respected creates mutual respect. If you are then able to place yourself outside of your comfort zone & into their perspective (figurative & literally), only then, will you fully realize the significance of their ideology.
Eric holds a Bachelors degree from the University of Missouri-St. Louis in Economics minoring in Business. Eric works as a sales executive for a high volume manufacturing company specializing in retail environments.
Corey McCartney
“Unity is something that I’ve chased throughout my life because I’ve never truly experienced it. The mission & purpose of this organization falls perfectly in line with my life’s goals.”
Corey holds a Bachelors degree from the University of Missouri-St. Louis in Political Science minoring in Communication. Corey works in account management in the medical device industry, as well as a producer in independent film production in Kansas City.
Khalid Abdulqaadir, MBA
"I would like for them to say, he took a few cups of love. He took one tablespoon of patience, one tablespoon of generosity, one pint of kindness; he took one quart of laughter, one piece of concern, & then he mixed willingness with happiness. He added lots of faith & he stirred it up well. Then, he spread it & expanded it over a lifetime. And he served each & every deserving person he met." - Muhammad Ali
Khalid is an honorably served Veteran & 15 year public servant. He holds a Master of Business Administration, a Global Master of International Relations, & has traveled to more than 50 countries. He works as an Analyst with the US Department of Defense.