Habitat for Neighborhood Business has teamed with the Center for Entrepreneurship of Saint Louis University’s John Cook School of Business (SLU) to assist in the design and execution of the program. Together with SLU, an alliance of supporters have been formed to provide the program leadership and administration for HNB.
Saint Louis University’s John Cook School of Business-Center for Entrepreneurship provides program development, candidate and executive volunteer recruiting and student resources
The Small Business Development Corporation network of extension office provides the business training classes for program participants
Montgomery Bank provided financing for the construction of the MLK Retail Center
Interface Construction served as the General Construction Contractor for HNB’s MLK Retail Center on MLK and Whittier.
Justine Petersen is one of our community resources that provides public awareness of our program and the benefits it offers.
The 100 Black Men of Metropolitan St. Louis is a community organization that assists the HNB in providing public awareness of our program and its benefits.
Clear Channel’s radio stations KATZ-AM (Hallelujah 1600) and KMJM-FM (Majic 104.9) host the radio commercials for HNB
Habitat for Neighborhood Business (HNB)
Board Members
An active board membership fills tactical needs of the program – whether it be real estate development, loan acquisition, or retail operations
Mr. Doug Brown, Chairman of the HNB Board, Retired Executive of Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company
Mr. Terry Donohue*, President of the HNB, Retired Executive of Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company, SLU Business School Executive in Residence
Ms. Lynette Sledge Watson, HNB Board Member, Business Development Manager of University of Missouri Extension Small Business Development Centers-Saint Charles County
Mr. Steve Barron*, HNB Board Member, President of Philip H. Barron Realty
Mr. Rick Sullivan, HNB Board Member, Chairman of the Board of McBride & Son Homes
Ms. Linda M. Wash, HNB Board Member, Owner of Linda M. Wash Realty
* indicates officer of the corporation
Advisory Team
Mr. Tom Stern, President of Solon Gershman Inc.
Mr. Jerome Pratter, Partner of The Stolar Partnership
Mr. Rick Jordan, Retired President of Paric Construction
Mr. Rich Weinstock, Retired Executive of The Boeing Company
Ms. Pat Smith Thurman, Retired Executive of Mastercard;Owner 10th Street Gallery
Mr. Tom Bailey, President of Missouri Black Expo
Habitat for Neighborhood Business Staff
Toni Disano, Program Coordinator
Mariel Kuehn, Development Assistant
Additional Supporters:
- Volunteer executives from major businesses provide their practical experience to new business owners as they implement their business plans
- Local suppliers of goods and services provide reduced costs for HNB
- Neighborhood lay, religious, and political leaders who validate and support the program
