The president and CEO of Ameren Illinois was named one of the Top 100 Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America by Savoy Magazine.

Richard Mark, president and CEO of Ameren Illinois

Richard Mark, a third-generation Collinsville resident and 1973 Collinsville High School graduate is featured in the magazine’s Spring 2014 issue, along with a distinguished list of African-American’s in corporate America.

Mark is leading Ameren Illinois’ five-year, $3.5 billion initiative to build a next generation energy delivery system in central and southern Illinois. Thomas R. Voss, chairman and CEO of Ameren Corporation, of which Ameren Illinois is a subsidiary, said Mark’s communication and innovation skills help make him a great leader.

“His innovative approach to management and problem solving has resulted in dramatic improvements in customer engagement and execution of initiatives to help Ameren Illinois customers utilize energy more efficiently,” Voss said in a statement.

Mark’s community involvement was also applauded by Voss. “Richard’s compassion for helping others in the community and valuing the voice of customers truly embodies our mission to power the quality of life,” Voss said.

Mark is a past Chair of the United Way of Greater St. Louis Charmaine Chapman Society and serves on a variety of boards and organizations, including Enterprise Bank and Trust, Madison Mutual Insurance, the Major Case quad of Greater St. Louis and the St. Louis Police Foundation.

“I am humbled and grateful to be recognized by Savoy Magazine,” Mark said in a statement. “I am fortunate to work for a company, and with fellow employees, who value giving back to the community as much as I do.”

Savoy Magazine is a national publication covering the power, substance and style of African-American lifestyle. “The 2014 Top 100 issue features the highest caliber of executive leadership in America’s corporations,” L.P. Green, II, Publisher of Savoy Magazine said in a statement. “Savoy is honored to feature such a powerful collection of inspirational leaders reaching new heights of achievement in business.”