Ricky Vigil (left) attends an event with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Some of the St. Louis region’s most creative minds are part of the RBC’s Young Professionals Network Leadership 100. But who are they and how are they helping to shape a stronger St. Louis?
That’s what we’re addressing in our blog series, “Meet the YPN Leadership 100.” Over time, we’ll introduce you to members of our YPN community who are providing exceptional leadership, service, culture and innovation to our area.
Today’s featured YPN Leadership 100 member is Ricky Vigil, CFO at Life Systems, Inc. Ricky earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting from Truman State University and is involved with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Nurses for Newborns and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, among others.
Learn more about Ricky in our Q&A below!
You wear many hats. How would you introduce yourself to a new YPN member?
A YPN steering committee member who is active within the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as well as Nurses for Newborns.
What do you enjoy about belonging to organizations like YPN?
Building contacts and finding opportunities to work with other organizations through the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Nurses for Newborns.
Describe a favorite project that you’re currently working on.
Helping organize a trivia night for Nurses for Newborns. We raised more than $10,000 for the organization.
Why should someone base their business in St. Louis?
It’s a wonderful place to raise a family.
What are your first three stops when an out-of-town friend visits?
- Cardinals game
- Washington Avenue
- AB-InBev brewery tour
What’s one St. Louis tradition that everyone must experience?
Sitting in the bleachers at a Cardinals game.