Chris Krehmeyer, CEO & President

Chris Krehmeyer is the President and CEO of Beyond Housing, a nationally recognized organization in St. Louis, Missouri, that works to strengthen families and transform communities to create a stronger, more equitable and prosperous St. Louis, once and for all.

Chris has served Beyond Housing as it’s leader since 1993. The organization currently has 100 full time employees, a budget of almost $22 million and controls assets worth nearly $100 million.

Under Chris’ leadership, the organization created and engages in a comprehensive community development initiative called 24:1. The initiative represents the 24 municipalities in the Normandy school district who share one vision for successful children, engaged families and a strong community. Together they help strengthen local communities through education efforts, housing, employment readiness and access, personal finance, economic development opportunities and public sector infrastructure support. To date, Chris and his team has raised and invested more than $200 million dollars in the 24:1 community he is honored to serve.

Chris has or currently sits on a variety of boards including Midwest Bank Centre, Community Builders Network of St. Louis, Community Housing Capital and University of Missouri’s Not-For-Profit programs. He was board chair of the national Home Matters movement and is the former chair of the National NeighborWorks Association Board.

Chris has been an adjunct faculty member at Washington University, taught at Webster University and has been recognized by the Ethical Society of St. Louis, the NAACP, and the St. Louis Business Journal. He is graduate of Washington University with a degree in Urban Studies in Arts and Sciences and has received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from his alma mater and the University of Missouri – St. Louis.