St. Louis - Daniel J. Ludeman
2017 Director’s Community Leadership Award Recipient
The St. Louis Division honors Daniel J. Ludeman for being the driving force behind the Concordance Academy of Leadership, which aims to reduce the rate of people going back to prison after release. Mr. Ludeman helped raise $13 million in pledges to establish the academy, which currently works with individuals at three state prisons in Missouri. Ultimately, the goal is to replicate the program nationwide.
FBI Director Recognizes Distinguished Community Leaders
In a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018, Director Christopher Wray recognized the recipients of the 2017 Director’s Community Leadership Award. These leaders, selected by their area FBI field office, have demonstrated outstanding contributions to their local communities through service. The FBI is grateful for the work of each of these individuals and organizations on behalf of their communities.