Dogtown United is managed by an all volunteer board of neighborhood residents and business owners.
Nick Funke
PRESIDENT
Nick is a local Dogtown resident and the owner of Stone Turtle Restaurant and Bar. As an advocate for whiskey, Irish or otherwise, Nick was drawn to Dogtown United and the opportunity to support and help organize the annual Dogtown Irish Festival.
Board Member since August 2019
Jaci Wilson
SECRETARY
Jaci has been a resident of Dogtown since 2019, and always dreamed of finding opportunities to immerse herself in the historic neighborhood. As the Founder of Dogtown Running Club, Jaci has a passion for building the Dogtown neighborhood through weekly group runs, events, volunteering, and races, with the ultimate goal of bringing like-minded people together to aid in their running pursuits. Through her growing focus on the neighborhood, Jaci was drawn to Dogtown United to expand her involvement in our flourishing community.
Board Member since March 2022
RYAN PEARSON
TREASURER
Ryan was born and raised in Saint Louis. Since 2006, he has enjoyed living in Dogtown as a perfect location to experience the best of Saint Louis. He is a software engineer and enjoys employing technology in any task, including his role as Dogtown United Treasurer. His love of St. Patrick's Day in Dogtown and its importance to the community led to him joining Dogtown United.
Board Member since October 2022
JOJO PRAPAISILAPA
Raised in St. Louis, JoJo helps operate his family’s flagship store, Jay’s International Foods and was one of the original founders of Arch Apparel. Retiring from clothing and textiles to concentrate on the family business and non-profits, he found a passion in working for the community and has served on the the Festival of Nations committee, the St. Louis City SC FX Council, and the South Grand Community Improvement District and business board. JoJo has been a Dogtown resident since 2015!
Board Member since March 2022
JENNA JARVIS
Jenna moved to Dogtown in 2020 and feels lucky to raise her two beautiful and smart daughters here. She graduated from Missouri S&T with a degree in environmental engineering, so both St. Patrick's Day and walkable neighborhoods are important to her. She's excited to keep the neighborhood traditions alive and continue building this great community!
Board Member since September 2023
DAVID GULLER
My family is thrilled to be a member of Dogtown United and its rich history. Pat Connolly's is an anchor in the community, and we look forward to keeping the Irish memories intact for years to come. Exciting plans already underway for the future of Pat Connolly's!
Our 5 children are excited to the future of bussing tables and the serving table experience.
Board Member since February 2023
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