The Boys & Girls Club of Greater St. Louis, a cornerstone for youth development across the region for over five decades, has announced a new chapter in its leadership. Former NFL player Brandon Williams is set to become the next President & CEO of the storied organization, starting his tenure on January 1, as reported by
STLtoday
. Williams, who has deep roots in the St. Louis community, is stepping into the role after Flint Fowler’s notable three-decade leadership comes to an end.
A Hazelwood East alumnus and former St. Louis Rams wide receiver, Williams is no stranger to the powerful impact of the Boys & Girls Club on young lives, having participated in the organization himself as a child, “Growing up in St. Louis left an indelible mark on my life, Growing up as a Club youth, I understand how important (Boys & Girls Club of Greater St. Louis) is to the fabric of our community,” Williams expressed in a heartfelt statement obtained by
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
. His diverse background includes positions with the United Football League’s St. Louis Battlehawks, Anheuser-Busch, and roles in financial advising and media analysis.
As
KSDK
notes, with this leadership change, the Boys & Girls Club of Greater St. Louis aims to maintain and expand its influence among the city’s youth. Williams’ 15+ years of experience in marketing, sales, media, and sports leadership are expected to invigorate the organization’s already deep community ties and robust programming dedicated to after-school activities, sports, teen support, and career readiness.
Notably, Williams was instrumental in the successful market relaunch of the St. Louis Battlehawks which led to engaging over 350,000 fans and establishing more than 20 corporate partnerships yielding a sizable $18 million economic impact; these credentials will likely be leveraged as he steps into the BGCSTL’s arena effective Jan. 1, where he succeeds Fowler, who has been mentoring Williams to ensure a smooth transition through the year-end, a story captured by the aforementioned St. Louis Business Journal. Boys & Girls Club of Greater St. Louis has flourished under Fowler’s guidance, growing from a single site to a network of 11 locations serving roughly 14,000 children across Missouri and Illinois, and sees a budget increase from $800,000 to $11 million—Williams stands at the precipice of this legacy, now tasked with reaching youth across counties and state lines.
The community at large, and notably the BGCSTL board, anticipate Williams’ impact with a blend of nostalgia for the past and excitement for the future. “Change like this is sweet sorrow. Brandon impressed the board immensely, which is no small feat when our measure was Dr. Fowler’s amazing impact on our community — across several counties in two states”, remarked Mark Stallion, BGCSTL’s board chair and partner at law firm UB Greensfelder, in a statement read by
St. Louis Business Journal
.
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