Our Leadership
Kyle McClellan
President/Chairman
Kyle spent 12 years playing Professional Baseball. During his time with his hometown team, he recognized the significance of leveraging his platform to positively impact others and his community. While he was a pitcher in Major League Baseball, he served as a representative in the MLB Players Union and supported various causes off the field. After retiring from the MLB, Kyle was inspired to establish a public non-profit organization aimed at assisting youth both locally and globally. Thus, Brace for IMPACT 46 was founded.
Playfully referred to as our “Chief Volunteer,” he is deeply engaged in the organization. His commitment and enthusiasm are invaluable, proving that passion often outweighs financial compensation.
He is actively engaged with the St. Louis Cardinals as an alumnus, participating in various appearances and speaking events. Additionally, he hosts a baseball chat podcast named The Chattersbox for the Cardinals.
When he’s not volunteering for BFI46 or working with the Cardinals, you can still catch him on the field coaching baseball and softball for his children’s teams.
Bridget McClellan
Executive Director
After obtaining her Business degree, Bridget launched into a career in the advertising industry. In 2017, she embraced the opportunity by stepping into the role of Executive Director at Brace for Impact 46. In this leadership position, she has helped shape the organization’s growth and development while managing its daily operations. She wears many hats behind the scenes to ensure smooth functionality of the organization.
Bridget’s passion for service has driven her to lead numerous fundraising events throughout her career to making a positive impact in her community and beyond. She hopes to inspire others to contribute to meaningful causes.
Outside of her professional endeavors, Bridget enjoys a fulfilling family life with her husband, Kyle, and their two children, Olivia and Rhett. When she’s not busy with her responsibilities at the organization or engaging in community service, you can often find Bridget in her car, expertly juggling her children’s busy schedules as she drives them to various sports and activities.
Estevenson Coleman
Program Manager
Estevenson, who hails from Haiti, endured the heartbreak of losing his parents at a young age. He and his sister, Widelande, spent their childhood in an orphanage until their adoption in 2009, which brought them to St. Louis. In this new and challenging setting, Estevenson distinguished himself academically and earned a spot on the first team all-state in soccer during his senior year. He obtained an Associate’s degree in International Business from St. Charles Community College and later completed his Bachelor’s degree in Non-Profit Administration at Lindenwood University.
Volunteering has been a pivotal part of Estevenson’s journey. He interned and coached with Ambassadors Football and educated children about internet safety and the dangers of bullying through his work with the Megan Meier Foundation. Additionally, he served as a translator for a Haitian family at Ronald McDonald House Charities.
For several years, Estevenson has been involved with Brace for Impact 46, becoming a full-time Program Manager in January 2018. His vision for the organization is to promote continuous growth in the communities they serve. He takes pride in assisting over 40 children with access to shelter, food, clothing, education, and more, while recognizing the positive influence the organization has had on tens of thousands of lives.
In his role as Program Manager, Estevenson’s experience is crucial for monitoring each program in Haiti and St. Louis. His communication with the team in Haiti is indispensable. He leads the Circle of Impact Ambassadors, expanding awareness of the organization and executing fundraising efforts.
Recently, he published a book titled “Three Sixty: A Journey of Resilience and Gratitude,” which narrates his life growing up in Haiti and his adoption journey to the United States.
Estevenson and his wife Preslee have two children, Romee & Porter.
Nick Burkhart
Director
Nick, as Board Member and General Counsel of Brace for IMPACT 46, is responsible for managing all of the foundation’s legal needs and providing strategic guidance to support the foundation’s initiatives. Nick is an attorney at Polsinelli, a St. Louis-based law firm that that offers a variety of legal services in many industries, including health care, finance, real estate, and technology. Outside the office, Nick enjoys spending time with his wife and growing family exploring the great outdoors and traveling internationally. Nick is also an avid golfer and skier.
Tim Spihlman
Director
Tim Spihlman brings 20+ years of senior leadership experience across a variety of industries to our Board. Choosing to spend his professional career in St. Louis, Tim has worked for companies in the service, technology, manufacturing and chemical sectors ranging from startup mode to a global business with over $6B in revenue. He is currently the Managing Director of Lewis and Clark Capital and Lewis and Clark Ventures, managing over $300 million in assets. Tim serves as an independent Board director for a private equity backed contract manufacturer as well as a family owned business in the green industry. He is also on the Board of an alumni association at Bradley University.
Tim holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Bradley University and is a CPA. He and his wife Jenny enjoy spending time with their four children and traveling.
Michael Brown
Treasurer
Michael has been helping clients plan for retirement and understand their finances for more than 20 years. Licensed to sell a variety of financial services products, Michael enjoys working with clients who might not understand the value of continuously reviewing their existing plans to find better opportunities and ensure that they are on the right path. Michael is currently the director of the St. Charles office and also serves on the Krilogy Athletic Advisory Group where he guides athletes through their entire professional and post-professional life cycle. Michael is dedicated to ensuring his community is just as strong as his clients’ finances. He gives back as a member of Morning Star Church and is a founding board member of Brace for IMPACT 46. Michael continues to be involved in the St. Charles community.
Tim Rodden
Director
Tim is a recent addition to the Brace for Impact Board, joining in 2024. Tim is the President & CEO of CNB St. Louis Bank (formerly Citizens National Bank), a 108-year community bank headquartered in Maplewood, MO. He has been at CNB for 21 years and in the banking industry for 42 years.
In addition to his position on the CNB Board of Directors, Tim currently serves as the Treasurer of the Affton Education Foundation and as President of the Affton Historical Society Endowment Trust Board of Trustees. He has sat on numerous Boards in the past, all emphasizing local communities.
Tim holds a B.S.B.A Finance Degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia and M.B.A. from Fontbonne University. He is a graduate of the American Bankers Association- Stonier School of Banking and has served as an instructor at Stonier and the American Institute of Banking.
Joe Alonzo
Director
Joseph is retired from a 40 year career in the Construction Sales and Rental industry. Joseph brings with him a small business Entrepreneurship experience that led to two companies being sold to two different National Players. Joseph finished his career with Sunbelt Rentals as a Regional Vice President.
Joseph currently spends his time volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, SCORE and St. Matthews House in Ft Myers Florida. Along with managing a small portfolio of commercial/residential rental properties. Favorite pastimes are playing tennis and riding motorcycles.
Joseph and his wife Anna are proud to be a part of Brace for Impact 46 and the life changing events it provides.
Joseph and Anna enjoy spending time with their 4 children and 5 grandchildren whenever possible.
Jason Roeslein
Director
Jason is currently Vice President of Manufacturing for Roeslein & Associates. His responsibilities include coordinating with the company’s six manufacturing facilities across the globe, along with overseeing Roeslein’s procurement and supply chain teams.
Jason was born and raised in St. Louis, MO. He obtained a Sports Management degree from Lindenwood University where he played collegiate soccer and is completing an Executive MBA through Wash U’s Olin Business School. Prior to working for Roeslein and Associates, he worked for several semi and professional sports teams in St. Louis.
He currently lives in Webster Groves, MO with his wife, Lisa and their three children, Nolan, Quinn, and Dylan.
Our Process
From Haiti to North St. Louis, we aim to positively IMPACT the lives of those around us and build a strong foundation for an even stronger future. Together, we can make an IMPACT.