David Hughes, Jr. | Founder and Director Emeritus
Founder/Director Emeritus

Prior to devoting himself to Charlotte Street Foundation, David Hughes worked in various marketing and sales positions for American Century Investments for 12 years; he previously had worked in marketing, government affairs and public relation capacities for Hallmark Cards in Kansas City and for Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. (a small private bank) in New York. His interest in the nonprofit sector has been long-standing through board service for numerous visual art, theatre and dance organizations, including Kansas City Art Institute. He also has worked for the Hall Family Foundation and as part of the philanthropic decision-making team while at American Century. Hughes is an avid devotee of many local artists and has given most of his walls to their efforts. He grew up in Kansas City; he graduated from Stanford with a BA and Yale with a Masters in Public and Private Management. You can contact David at [email protected].