Search Underway for New Pedal the Cause Executive Director

Jay Indovino, executive director at Pedal the Cause has announced his plan to step down, but has agreed to stay on in his role for several months to ensure a smooth transition and to maintain the positive momentum of the organization.

There’s no word on why he decided to step down. A search for his replacement is underway.

“It has been a fulfilling experience launching Pedal the Cause and helping it grow into an organization that is an important contributor to advancing cancer research at Siteman Cancer Center and Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children’s Hospital,” Indovino said. “It has also been very rewarding to see the St. Louis community – including our thousands of riders and volunteers – embrace Pedal the Cause as their event, as we create critical impact in our collective fight against cancer. I look forward to continuing my involvement as a rider, team captain and fund raiser.”

Indovino has served as executive director since December 2010, and has overseen the growth of Pedal the Cause from a grassroots bike ride to the region’s most successful peer-to-peer fundraising event. Originally hired by Pedal the Cause founder and cancer survivor Bill Koman, he is the only person to have held the position since the organization’s inception. Prior to joining Pedal the Cause, Indovino served as president of Sungard Institutional Brokerage, as well as managing director at Bridge Information Systems. He will eventually be pursuing other opportunities after ensuring a smooth transition of organizational leadership.

Since 2010, Pedal the Cause has donated over $24.3 million to Siteman Cancer Center and Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children’s Hospital to fund 130 innovative research projects, which are leading to new treatments, prevention and cures. Participants have already raised an additional $4+ million in 2019, which will be added to the total. Fundraising just concluded on Oct. 31, and the 2019 grand total raised will be revealed at the Pedal the Cause check presentation on Nov. 21 at Ballpark Village. This event is open to everyone.