GAWDA members and guests meeting in Missouri for the Spring Management Conference experienced three days of great settings, super speakers and lots of St. Louis style.

From the gorgeous, historic St. Louis Union Station hotel site, to a setting with a view near the Gateway Arch, to the fried ravioli, butter cake, custard and ribs on the menus, the SMC was “tastefully” done. It also provided many useful operational takeaways, by specific design.

Scroll down for a photo recap of the main events and a “hat’s off” to a memorable SMC set in President Ned Lane’s company hometown.