St. Louis Fed Appoints New Community Development Advisory Council Members

February 25, 2026
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ST. LOUIS ― The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis has appointed three new members to its Community Development Advisory Council. The CDAC keeps the St. Louis Fed president and Community Development staff informed about relevant issues in the bank’s Eighth District and suggests ways to support local community development efforts.

The new CDAC members are:

  • Cathe Dykstra, president and CEO, Family Inc., Louisville, Ky.
  • Dave Leipholtz, founder and CEO, Civic Insight, St. Louis
  • Re’Donna Thompson, chief operating officer, Apprisen, Louisville, Ky.

CDAC comprises executives from organizations throughout the Eighth District. The executives represent nonprofit organizations, financial institutions, universities, government and foundations. Visit the St. Louis Fed’s CDAC webpage for additional information.

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