We’d like to announce that longtime Executive Director Andrew Weil will be stepping down from his role at the end of 2025. After nearly two decades of dedicated leadership, Andrew will be embarking on an exciting new chapter where his deep knowledge of architecture, preservation, and community history will continue to preserve the legacy of St. Louis’ built environment.
During his tenure, Andrew made lasting contributions to Landmarks Association and the preservation movement in St. Louis. Most notably, he authored 28 National Register nominations on behalf of the organization, including both historic districts and individual landmarks. He also spearheaded and secured funding for numerous major initiatives including engineering assessments of the two North St. Louis water towers, reinstated Landmarks’ revolving loan program (which has helped save many important buildings), organized the purchase and deconstruction of the historic log cabin discovered on Vermont Avenue in Carondelet, and rehabilitated the Hesch House in Soulard —— now home to Landmarks’ office, library, and teaching facility.
Earlier in his Landmarks career, Andrew led the successful effort to protect Sugarloaf Mound, serving as the initial point of contact with the Osage Nation, which ultimately became the owner and guardian of this irreplaceable site. For this work, he was recognized by Osage Chief Jim Gray with the gift of an honorary blanket during a ceremony atop the mound. In addition to his accomplishments at Landmarks, Andrew has served as a lecturer in the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at Washington University, and is widely recognized as an authority on the history and architecture of the St. Louis region.
“I am proud that my efforts have strengthened the organization, and like to think that I have served both Landmarks and the St. Louis community with curiosity, creativity, integrity, good humor and effective leadership,” says Andrew.
Board President Jean Larson Webb shared, “We are grateful to Andrew for his many years of service, dedication, and expertise. His commitment to St. Louis’ architectural legacy has left an indelible mark on our community, and we wish him every success in his new endeavor.”
