ST. LOUIS - TelAve -- The Association of Corporate Counsel – St. Louis Chapter, the leading professional organization for in-house legal professionals, is pleased to announce its 2026 leadership team. This accomplished group of attorneys, representing a broad range of industries and legal disciplines, will continue the Chapter's mission of delivering exceptional educational programming, fostering meaningful connections, and supporting the region's in-house counsel community.

The 2026 Chapter officers include:

• President: Vikas Sunkari, SSM Health
• President-Elect: Jennifer Robinson, Centene Corp.
• Treasurer: Susan Bassford Wilson, Ryder System Inc
• Secretary: Aaron Mutnick, Amazon
• Immediate Past President: Jay Repaso, MasterCard

Sunkari, the Chapter's 2026 president, emphasized the importance of community and professional development within the in-house legal field. "Our Chapter thrives because of the dedication of our members and the strength of our partnerships. In 2026, we will continue to elevate our CLE offerings, expand networking opportunities, and build on the momentum of our recent achievements," Sunkari said.

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The 2026 Board of Directors includes:

New At-Large Directors

• Barbara Barrett, Reliant Care Management Company
• Patrick Barry, Emerson Electric Co.
• Jacob Butz, Magellan Health, Inc.
• David Hartung, Emprise Group, Inc.
• Rodolfo Rivera, Fidelity National Financial, Inc.

Directors At-Large Continuing Their Terms

• Erica Glanz, Bunzl Distribution USA
• Virginia Hogan, Bayer Corporation
• Cardina Johnson, Illinois Education Association
• Danielle Langeneckert, Ascension Health
• Paul Tietz, Bayer Corporation
• Michael Zarrilli, Charter Communications
• Essica Zink, Cencora

Ex-Officio Directors Continuing as Committee Chairs

• Beverly Garner, Bunge
• Sven Fickeler, Bunzl Distribution USA
• Barry Klinckhardt, Retired, 2015 ACC St. Louis Past President
• Kate Molamphy, MGP Ingredients, Inc.
• Chrissy Teske, Edward Jones

Non-director, Non-voting Committee Co-chair

• Erika Schenk, World Wide Technology, LLC

This announcement follows a year of continued excellence for the Chapter, which remains recognized globally for its leadership, innovative programming, and commitment to diversity and inclusion.

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Contact:
Ann Marie Mayuga
AMM Communications LLC
314.485.9499
annmarie@ammcommunications.com

About the St. Louis Chapter:

The Association of Corporate Counsel - St. Louis Chapter, the premier bar association for in-house counsel, was founded in 1987. The Chapter has more than 650 members who represent over 175 organizations. The Chapter's commitment to its members and community has earned it an impressive list of accolades as a leader in the global network of chapters:

• Chapter of the Year 1995, 2012 and 2015,
• Chapter Challenge Award 2009,
• Legal Service of Eastern Missouri Richard B. Teitelman Distinguished Service Award for pro bono efforts 2014,
• Best Membership Strategy 2018,
• Gold Chapter of Distinction designation 2019-24,
• Best Diversity Initiative Award 2020, 2022 and 2024,
• Innovative Programming Effort Award 2023 and 2025
• Best Partnership Program Award 2023.

To learn more, please visit, https://www.acc.com/chapters/stlouis/.