Meet the SLC3 Staff
Kelly Reid Jackson
Executive Director
“Chief Executive”
314.266.1956 direct or 314.278.8241 c
kjackson@slc3.org
Kelly Jackson is the Chief Executive of the SLC3. She oversees 13 committees and 35+ events each year. Kelly leads strategic planning of the Council and is responsible for preparing and managing the Council budget. Kelly began her journey on 9/4/2018 taking over the reigns of the Council after the leave of long-time leader, Dennis Lavallee. She has 25 years of AEC experience primarily in marketing and business development. She has worked for both large to medium-sized AE and AEC firms, including Surgical Synergies, URS (AECOM), KAI Design and Build, and Farnsworth Group. Prior to leading the Council, Kelly ran her own Marketing, Design and Web Agency for about 8 years. At least half her clients were in the industry keeping her looped into our industry. She is a Jane of All Trades with expertise in writing, design, advertising, marketing communications, business management, business development, non-profits, and public relations. Her marketing career was started in 1995 after a short career as a Legal Assistant. Kelly has also been involved in the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) both locally and nationally. She was President in 2004-2005 and served on the Board from 2000-2008. She also has served on the PR Committee for CREW and is a current member. Kelly has had many leadership roles outside the industry as well including being elected to serve on the Downtown Kirkwood Business District Council and serving on charity boards. She says her additional training and self-development outside the SLC3 has been with SMPS, BNI, and through her leadership at the Kirkwood Des Peres Chamber of Commerce co-leading the women’s entrepreneurial group. Kelly has a B.A. in Advertising and Marketing Communications, and Media Communications from Webster University. She has an AAS Degree in Legal Studies from St. Louis Community College at Meramec. She is married to a mechanical engineer, has one adult daughter and two beloved cavaliers who reside with her in O’Fallon, MO.
Rebecca Hale
Event and Office Manager
“Operations Go To”
314.266.1957 direct or 314.996.9840 c
rhale@slc3.org
Rebecca Hale is our Office Manager and Event Manager. Yes, dual roles are necessary, but Rebecca tackles it well! As the Event Manager you will find her overseeing all the event logistics. She is the manager of our Golf Tournament and Clay Shoot. Of course she is supported by our volunteers along the way, but she takes care of all the details no one really thinks about! She is our bookkeeper and also oversees the office needs including supplies and vendors. She does support Kelly, especially keeping her on track with her schedule and tasks. She is often referred to as Kelly’s right-arm. Rebecca joined the sLC3 in December 2019, however officially hired in April 2020. While raising four sons, Rebecca worked in various customer facing roles as well as supported a family printing business where she honed writing and designing skills. She also oversaw their bookkeeping. Rebecca attended Webster University and St. Louis Community College. You have to know that she is amazing at crochet! She can create just about anything and everyone loves them. You should ask her about it! She resides in South County with her husband, Matt, who often attends our social events. Her youngest son also resides with them. She has a family dog named Penny.
Maria DeBellis
Marketing & Membership Coordinator
“Programs, News & Member Relations”
314.266.1959 direct
mdebellis@slc3.org
Maria is our newbie! She joined the SLC3 in June 2025. Maria earned her BS in Journalism:Strategic Communications from Mizzou. Go Tigers! Maria most recently was honing her post-college skills at Copeland serving as a marketing coordinator. Previously she spent time as a Digital Specialist as well. Although considered “young” in her career she brings a lot of ideas, a passion for reading and writing, organization skills and of course digital media knowledge to the Council. You can’t help but to love her smile and professionalism! Maria is from the Creve Coeur area and attended Cor Jesu Academy for high school (for those eager to know!). She is also Italian so knows a thing or two about Italian cuisine! Ask about her pal, Ollie and her favorite reads!