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by Christine Jackson, George Mahe, Anne McCarthy, Jarrett Medlin, Mike Miller, Nicholas Phillips, Amanda Woytus of St. Louis Magazine
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Rhythm & Racing: World Wide Technology's founder and chairman, Steward, has invested in a variety of local projects and causes over time, including for The Muny's renovation, Jazz St. Louis' Harold & Dorothy Steward Center for Jazz, and the University of Missouri–St. Louis' jazz program, as well as the company's work with the revived World Wide Technology Raceway.
In the Game: Next year is sure to be a memorable one for Kavanaugh, the company's co-founder and CEO. A former professional soccer player, Kavanaugh is a member of the St. Louis CITY SC ownership group, fulfilling a dream to bring big league soccer to his hometown.