Olivette native and Ladue grad Gerry Rich made a career as a marketing executive in Hollywood, working for several big studios after developing a love of movies as a kid. 'I knew I wanted to be a part of it in some way,' says Rich, relating stories about working with producers like Steven Spielberg and on several 007 movies. Rich jokes about growing up with KMOX radio & Jim White on in his parents' bedroom while he was trying to sleep in the next bedroom.
His stories are featured in a new memoir, 'Chasing Hollywood: A Marketing Chief’s Lessons on Breaking Through'
Nov 05, 2026
