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Missouri Athletic Club Announces Key Hires for the MAC Clayton Location
 

ST. LOUIS, MO—July 23, 2025—The Missouri Athletic Club (MAC) is pleased to announce the first two leadership hires for the new MAC location in Clayton. Greg Gerber will serve as Director of Operations, and Morgan Smith will assume the role of Membership Manager. These appointments represent a major milestone as the MAC expands into Clayton, further establishing the Pierre Laclede Center as a premier destination in the St. Louis business community. 

“As we prepare to open our doors in Clayton next year, we’re thrilled to welcome two exceptional leaders to our team,” said Donald “Chip” Misch, CCM, General Manager and Chief Operating Officer of the MAC. “Greg and Morgan bring a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to hospitality. Their leadership will be instrumental in shaping the member experience and establishing the culture of our newest clubhouse.” 

Gerber joined the MAC in June and brings more than 25 years of hospitality and restaurant management experience. A St. Louis native and graduate of Washington University, Gerber launched his career in Santa Monica, Calif., where he held leadership roles at several acclaimed restaurants. He returned to St. Louis in 2011 to become Dining and Events Manager at Racquet Club Ladue, later serving as Assistant General Manager at the Saint Louis Club, and most recently as General Manager of Casa Don Alfonso at The Ritz-Carlton. He and his wife of 25 years, Hani, live in Ellisville with their children, Ayaan (10) and Ayla (8). 

“Clayton has always felt like the heart of St. Louis to me,” Gerber said. “I’ve had the opportunity to work with three incredible organizations, all within a few blocks of each other. I’m honored to help shape what the MAC Clayton location will become.” 

Smith joined the MAC team in May and is already playing a key role in membership operations. She will continue supporting the MAC Clayton location’s membership efforts, serving as the primary contact as preparations for the new location progress. Smith earned her MBA from Lindenwood University in 2019 and has built a strong background in relationship management through roles with East St. Louis School District 189, Western Governors University, and Caritas Family Solutions. She lives in Belleville, Ill., with her four-year-old daughter, Nova. 

“Getting to know our members over the past two months has been a highlight of my professional career,” Smith said. “I’m excited to continue growing the MAC community at the new location in Clayton.” 

To learn more about membership at the new MAC Clayton location, contact Morgan Smith at 314-539-4461 or [email protected]. 

Get to know Gerber and Smith, and explore the vision for MAC Clayton, in the latest episode of the Missouri Athletic Club Connections podcast. 

In addition to these key hires, Kopplin Kuebler & Wallace, the private club industry’s leading executive search firm, is conducting a national search for an Executive Chef at the new MAC Clayton location.

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Hoffmann Commercial Real Estate acquired Pierre Laclede Center in 2024. The property attracts leading corporations, dynamic startups, and professional service firms seeking top-tier office rentals. With the addition of MAC, Pierre Laclede Center further elevates its status as a premier destination, continuing its tradition of excellence while strengthening the synergy between business and lifestyle in Clayton’s thriving commercial district. 

The new MAC Clayton location will occupy the 14th and 15th floors, with an enhanced fitness offering planned for the 13th floor of the Pierre Laclede Center’s east tower. The space will feature upscale dining, a bar, coworking and business meeting accommodations, event space, and lounge areas. Dining service will be available Monday through Friday for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with Saturday evening service also offered. 

For more information about the Missouri Athletic Club, visit www.mac-stl.org. 

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Missouri Athletic Club
Jim Wilson
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