CBN Leaders Recognized in the 2026 St. Louis Business 500
We are thrilled to see that our very own, Linda Nguyen, has been recognized in the Emerging Leaders category of the 2026 St. Louis Business 500! Linda’s vision, dedication, and tireless work in advancing community development have made a lasting impact on the St. Louis region, and we couldn’t be prouder! In addition, we want to recognize other incredible CBN-affiliated visionaries who were honored among St. Louis’ top 500 business and nonprofit leaders this year:
Cindy Mense – CEO, Trailnet
Kimberly McKinney – CEO, Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis
Meridith McAvoy Perkins – Executive Director, Forest ReLeaf of Missouri
Michael Woods, Founder & CEO, Dream Builders 4 Equity
Dan Glazier – Executive Director & General Counsel, Legal Services of Eastern Missouri
Abdul-Kaba Abdullah – Executive Director, Park Central Development
Stephen Westbrooks – Executive Director, Southern Region IFF / Incoming President & CEO, SLDC
…and many others making a difference across banking, economic development, and community organizations, including Tom Hough (Carrollton Bank), John Kemper and David Kemper (Commerce Bank), Matt Corcoran (PNC Bank), Kelvin Adams (St. Louis Community Foundation), Otis Williams (SLDC), Rodney Crim (St. Louis Economic Development Partnership) and Chris Hansen (Kranzberg Arts Foundation). These leaders are shaping a brighter future for St. Louis, and we are so proud that Linda is among them, representing the heart and mission of our entire network. Congrats to Linda and all our outstanding CBN leaders for this well-deserved recognition.
