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The JA Business Hall of Fame was established to recognize icons of commerce and industry. The criteria for laureate and business selection include a demonstration of business excellence, courageous thinking and acting, inspired leadership and community mindedness.
At our 2026 event, we will celebrate our laureate and business honorees in a distinguished recognition program. This event is dedicated to celebrating inspirational leaders and supporting the important mission of JA - to create leaders of tomorrow.
2026 Hall of Fame Laureates
- Bryan Cook - Executive Chairman, Central Bancompany
- Sam Cook - former Chairman, Central Bancompany (honored posthumously)
2026 Business Honoree
- Mastercard
Event Schedule
6:00 pm - Reception
7:00 pm - Dinner & Program
9:00 pm - Program Concludes & Dessert Reception
For more information, contact Kaelen Carrier at kcarrier@jastl.org or 636-235-7535.
At our 2026 event, we will celebrate our laureate and business honorees in a distinguished recognition program. This event is dedicated to celebrating inspirational leaders and supporting the important mission of JA - to create leaders of tomorrow.
2026 Hall of Fame Laureates
- Bryan Cook - Executive Chairman, Central Bancompany
- Sam Cook - former Chairman, Central Bancompany (honored posthumously)
2026 Business Honoree
- Mastercard
Event Schedule
6:00 pm - Reception
7:00 pm - Dinner & Program
9:00 pm - Program Concludes & Dessert Reception
For more information, contact Kaelen Carrier at kcarrier@jastl.org or 636-235-7535.
2026 JA Business Hall of Fame Laureates
Sam Cook - former Chairman, Central Bancompany (honored posthumously)
Bryan Cook – President and CEO, Central Bancompany
Bryan and Sam Cook
2026 Business Honoree
Mastercard
Additional Hall of Fame Resources
- 2012 JA Business Hall of Fame Videos Playlist (YouTube)
- 2014 JA Business Hall of Fame Videos Playlist (YouTube)
- 2016 JA Business Hall of Fame Videos Playlist (YouTube)
- 2018 JA Business Hall of Fame Videos Playlist (YouTube)
- 2019 JA Business Hall of Fame Videos Playlist (YouTube)
- 2021 JA Business Hall of Fame Videos Playlist (YouTube)
- 2022 JA Business Hall of Fame Videos Playlist (YouTube)
- 2023 JA Business Hall of Fame Videos Playlist (YouTube)
- 2024 JA Business Hall of Fame Videos Playlist (YouTube)
- 2025 JA Business Hall of Fame Videos Playlist (YouTube)
- JA Business Hall of Fame Program Book 2021
- Past St. Louis Business Hall of Fame Laureates
Hall of Fame Resources 2025
- 2025 Hall of Fame Pictures (Flickr)
- 2025 JA Business Hall of Fame Videos Playlist (YouTube)
- Ron Kruszewski, Event Chair Welcome - JASTL Hall of Fame 2025
- Student Invocation - JASTL Hall of Fame 2025
- Student Entrance and Welcome - JASTL Hall of Fame 2025
- Lori Jacob - JASTL Hall of Fame 2025
- Event Sponsors Recognized by Students - JASTL Hall of Fame 2025
- JA Trades Student Presentation - JASTL Hall of Fame 2025
- Brock Freeman, JA Alumni - JASTL Hall of Fame 2025
- Kindergarten through High School Student Line-Up - JASTL Hall of Fame 2025
- Jerry Kent - Hall of Fame Biography Video - JASTL Hall of Fame 2025
- Jerry Kent Hall of Fame Acceptance Speech - JASTL Hall of Fame 2025
- Brinkmann Constructors - Hall of Fame Company History Video - 2025
- Brinkmann Constructors Hall of Fame Acceptance Speech - JASTL Hall of Fame 2025
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