Patrick Ayers

Patrick Ayers is an accomplished Executive Non Profit Professional with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Missouri-Saint Louis and an Associate's Degree in Business Administration from St. Louis Community College. Ayers has a thorough understanding of every aspect that is necessary for success in a dynamic not-for-profit organization. With over 20 years of experience, Ayers has become an expert in strategic and visionary leadership, fundraising, providing executive leadership to nonprofit Boards, managing finances, and communication. He is an excellent problem solver and has an outstanding track record of delivering results above expectations. Ayers has worked in various positions at the Boy Scouts of America, was the Executive Director/CEO of the American Diabetes Association and the President/CEO of the American Stroke Foundation. He was also the Director of Development at Starkloff Disability Institute and the Walk Manager of St. Louis Walk to End Alzheimer's at Alzheimer's Association. Ayers is energetic, forward-thinking, and creative, with high ethical standards.