RMHC St. Louis is fortunate to have three McDonald’s employees, one from McDonald’s Corporation and two local Owner/Operators, serving on our current Board of Directors. Lee Renz is President of the
Central Divison of McDonald’s USA. Since starting his career in St. Louis 37 years ago, he has held various operations positions within the company. Lee has been a member of the RMHC St. Louis Board of Directors since 2011. Lee and his wife, Claire, reside in St. Louis with their three children, Pat, Allison and Leo.
Colleen Schoendienst
owns and operates two McDonald’s restaurants in West County. She serves as a Board member of St. Joseph’s Academy and serves on the Women’s and Children’s Advisory Board of Mercy Hospital. She is a member of the Women’s Operator Network for McDonald’s and supports many fund raising organizations. Colleen has been a member of the RMHC St. Louis Board of Directors since 2009. She has three children, Henry, Erin and James.
Jimmy Williams launched Estel Foods, Inc., now James Williams, Jr. Food, Inc., to become a McDonald’s Franchise owner. He currently owns restaurants in Granite City and Pontoon Beach, Illinois, Spanish Lake, Missouri and Downtown St. Louis. He has been a member of the RMHC St. Louis Board of Directors since 2004. Jimmy and his wife, Janet, have one son, James Williams, III, affectionately known as “Trey.”
RONALD McDONALD Very few families leave the Ronald McDonald House without taking a picture with Ronald McDonald! Not only does Ronald keep kids smiling, he also helps spread the word about our mission by attending countless RMHC St. Louis fundraisers and activities throughout the year.
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