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Ron Ameln
2451 Executive Dr.
Suite 109
St. Charles, MO 63303
314-569-0076 x102

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Ron Ameln
Founder & International Board Member

Owner and President of St. Louis Small Business Inc.

Ron Ameln is owner and president of St. Louis Small Business Inc.; publisher of St. Louis Small Business Monthly, a how-to publication for owners of small- and midsized businesses; and host of the St. Louis Business Expo, Missouri’s largest business-to-business exposition. A journalist by trade, Ron has written thousands of articles on small-business topics, ranging from “How to Choose a Health Care Plan” to “How to Gain Bank Financing.” He has also written profiles on hundreds of growing small businesses in the St. Louis area. These profiles have offered insight into the challenges faced by local small businesses and have highlighted the success of area entrepreneurs.

In May of 2008, Ron won the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) national Small Business Journalist award; he was chosen from a group of 50 state winners. In 1998 he won the SBA’s Media Advocate of the Year award for the state of Missouri.

He began his sales career in 2005. Over the past five years, he has sold a variety of products and services, ranging from print and online advertising to event sponsorships and trade-show booths. 

Ron is a 1990 graduate of the University of Missouri–Columbia School of Journalism. He and his wife, Lisa, have two children, Tyler and Sara. The family resides in Florissant, Mo.

Andy Belval
Founder & Chairman of the Board

Executive Vice President of Sales for AllCom Global Services

As Executive Vice President of Sales for AllCom Global Services, Andy Belval helps build AllCom’s vision through strategic planning and implementation. Belval is charged with driving growth of the company’s revenues and gross margin at offices located in Lake Saint Louis, Mo.

Prior to AllCom, Belval spent four years at Datotel as the Vice President of Sales. At Datotel, Belval planned and directed all aspects of the organization’s sales policies, budgets, objectives and initiatives. Belval directed revenue growth of over 500% in a four year span.

In 2011, Belval joined the Allcom team to expand the reach of the company’s offerings, and help them continue to distinguish themselves as a premiere provider for all mission-critical infrastructure needs world-wide.

With a commitment to community and faith, Belval is active with the Manchester United Methodist Church serving as chair of the stewardship committee, member of the finance committee and the Community Christian Life Center exploratory committee as well as participating in the Chancel Choir and the Coventry Choir. Belval also plays an active role in local mission work including Faith In Action projects throughout the area.

Belval holds a Bachelor of Science in marketing (with an emphasis in sales) from Bradley University in Peoria, IL, and enjoys running, playing tennis and golf, coaching baseball and teaching Sunday School. He is married and the proud father of three boys.

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Andy Belval
201 Stag Industrial Blvd.
Lake St. Louis, MO 63367
636-755-2046

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Kelly Ferrara
Founder & President

Principal/Owner, StratCommRx

A strategic communications consulting company, StratCommRx is committed to diagnosing and solving communication challenges for companies so they can meet their business objectives. Kelly brings more than 15 years of experience in messaging, strategy and implementation to her clients. Her work for agencies, corporations and nonprofits has provided her access to a host of industries and has helped form a depth of perspective in the strategic communications world.

Social and traditional media. Training programs. Branding theory. Communications audits. Public relations. Community engagement. Business development. Relationship building. Sit down with her, and you’ll see why she helps connect messages and audiences.

When she’s not at work, you’ll find her enjoying her kids, friends and family.

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Kelly Ferrara
12812 Wood Valley Court
Des Peres, MO 63131
314-221-2251

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Gill Wagner
4866 Theiss Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63128
314-416-1440

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Gill E. Wagner
Founder, Executive Director and International Board Member

Executive Director Yellow-Tie International
Executive Director Honest Selling Professionals Association

At the age of 12, Gill began running work crews for his dad’s remodeling company, until it was time to open a remodeling company of his own. Fifteen years later, he was turned on to the world of computers and became an AS400 programmer, which fit well into his ability to solve complex puzzles. But being a drone wasn’t where Gill excelled, so with a partner, he formed a computer consulting/programming company that, among other things, helped many a large bank develop contingency plans for Y2K.

With his partner happiest behind the computer, Gill found his calling forming strong relationships, selling the company’s services and bringing honesty back to the sales profession. In March of 2000 he spawned Honest Selling, and five years later formed Yellow-Tie as a trade association to help entreprenerus like himself form the allegiances they needed to succeed.

All the while, Gill’s love for dogs, his innate ability to whisper away their bad behaviors and his entrepreneurial mindset brought him to Purpose Ranch, Inc., where he invests his after-hours efforts to ensure no dog is ever again euthanized in a pound, shelter or rescue.

Is it any surprise that Gill knows how to juggle – literally? He’s at his best when juggling many interests simultaneously, and will juggle anything from Yellow-Tie coffee mugs to dog toys when asked. He’s a lifetime woodworker and will ride bikes with anyone at a moment’s notice. And, oh yeah, he claims the title of World’s Most Sickeningly In Love Husband.