St. Louis Union Station | 11.21.2024 | 5:00 PM | After-Party 8:30 PM
Please note our new location – we are thrilled to announce that our 2024 neXus Gala will be held at historic St. Louis Union Station!
Join us at neXus: the epicenter of entrepreneurial excellence. Experience an unforgettable evening where startups, visionaries, and changemakers converge. Celebrate the future of St. Louis innovation with Arch Grants.
Arch Grants is the driving force uniting corporate, civic, and nonprofit sectors to foster innovative economic development and inspire the next generation of employers, community leaders, and disruptors.
Bob Clark
Recipient of the 2024 Entrepreneur Award
Robert (Bob) Clark founded Clayco, a fully integrated turnkey real estate development and design-build construction company in 1984. Clayco had revenue of over $5 billion in 2023 with approximately $1 billion in real estate development. The company is among the largest builders of Industrial, Advanced MFG, F&B, Hyper-scale Data facilities, Education, Research, and Healthcare projects.
Clark was appointed by President Biden as the US Commissioner General for the USA’s participation in the World Expo 2020 Dubai, a State Department position, in 2021/22. Clark dedicates his time and resources to addressing critical issues, including children’s needs, education, and rare disease research projects, and supports strong civic leadership. Clark served as a trustee at Saint Louis University, Loyola University Chicago, and the University of Chicago Medical Center. He is the former Executive Director of the Central Institute for the Deaf (CID), and previously served on their Board of Directors. While serving as CID’s Executive Director, Clark was a trustee of Washington University School of Medicine and served on the Scientific Advisory Committee of Washington University Medical School. Clark is currently launching the Clark Family Foundation.
When he’s not pioneering the next big idea, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Jane Clark, his children, and grandchildren at his Colorado ranch, hiking mountains worldwide, and discovering the works of talented Black and Native American artists to add to the impressive Clark Collection.
Arch Grants is delighted to recognize Bob Clark with the 2024 Entrepreneur Award. His visionary leadership in real estate development and construction has driven unparalleled success and growth. Bob’s commitment to addressing societal challenges and fostering strong civic leadership reflects his deep dedication to making a positive impact. His exemplary journey inspires both Arch Grants Founders and the broader St. Louis community, showcasing the profound influence of innovative and compassionate leadership.
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Honorary Gala Host CommitteE
Ali Ahmadi*
Jack* and Anne Bader
Matt Badler*
James Berges & Elizabeth Mannen
Jenny Birgé
Cindy Brinkley
Eloise & Alex Brohammer
Drs. Damon & Shannon Broyles
Drummond & Zundra* Bryant
Laura Burkemper
Tom & Lisa Carnahan
Barry T. Cervantes
Maxine Clark*
Dan Creston
Jim* & Randie Eberlin
John & Alison Ferring
Jean Fidone-Schroer
Dave & Kala Finklang
Robert Guller* & Kellie Hynes
Bill Howard
Sanjay Jain*
Jim Kemp & Michael Slawin
Ted Kornblum
Courtney Leiendecker*
Emily Lohse-Busch
Sandra Moore*
Dr. Veronika Redmann & Mr. Lainey Brooks
Dennis and Ellen Riggs
Michael & Quirsis Riney
Rodger & Paula Riney
Joe* & Annie Schlafly
Andy & Pam Schlichter
Jerry* & Sue Schlichter
Justin Scholz
Thad Simons
Richard* & Eliot Tao
Stefanie Thelan*
Steve Trampe
John Warren
Richard & Janet Wile
David Woll
Heather Wood
Mark Wrighton
Elizabeth Zucker*
* Arch Grants Board Member
#ChampionTheBold
Join us for an evening of inspiration, celebration, and community support. Together, we #ChampionTheBold visionaries shaping the future of St. Louis. Your presence makes a difference, so we will see you at St. Louis Union Station!
Interested in being a neXus sponsor? Check out our event sponsorship opportunities or email Kathy McCadden, Director of Development, for more information.