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Tommy Brown

Tommy Brown

Retail Manager / Visual Manager, Saint Louis Zoo

Tommy Brown has been in retail management for over 30 years. He has worked for Dillard’s, Sears, Six Flags Inc. and is currently with the Saint louis Zoo. He has 2 BA degrees from Maryville University, a Certificate from Toyo University in Japan, and some Master’s work from Miami University. Tommy has served as ZAG’s VP, serves as the chair of the LGBTQIA2+ Affinity Group, received the Clarion Spot Light Award, Saint Louis City’s Hospitality Hero award, University City’s Education Partnership award, and he received the honor of Eagle Scout. 

Over 30 years of experience in retail, with a focus on store design, product development, visual merchandising, retail operations, conservation-retail education & general buying. 

¨ Joined Saint Louis Zoo in 2003 and serves their Retail/Visual Manager. 

¨ Served 9 years on the ZAG board (Zoo, Aquarium and Garden’s Buyer’s Group) 

¨ Served 5 years as Vice President of ZAG Inc. 

¨ Studied at Maryville University in Missouri, completing two BAs, Toyo University in Japan, receiving two certificates, and some Masters work in Biology from Miami University. 

¨ Served on Museums and More Magazine advisory board. 

¨ Professional speaker and past radio personality. 

¨ Has many published works to his name as well as a current column in Souvenirs, gifts & Novelties Magazine. 

¨ Sustainability in Retail instructor. 

¨ Spotlight award recipient. 

¨ His retail career is comprised of the following retail companies: 

o Saint Louis Zoo, MO 

o Standing O Gift Baskets, MO 

o Dillard’s Department Stores, MO 

o Famous Barr, MO 

o Six Flags St. Louis, MO 

o Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom, KY 

o Six Flags Over Texas, TX 

o SEARS, MO 

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