Christmas SPIRIT Foundation.

The newly incorporated Christmas SPIRIT Foundation, the charitable branch of the National Christmas Tree Association, has selected Drake & Company of Chesterfield, MO, to be its staff and headquarters.

The Foundation advances the Christmas spirit for children, families and the environment.

In other news, Drake & Company has been selected by the Professional Dairy Heifer Growers Association (PDHGA) as its new association management company and will move its headquarters to the company's Chesterfield, MO, office.

Dave Drennan will serve as the new PDHGA executive director and remain as the executive director of the Missouri Dairy Association. Steve Drake is the PDHGA's CEO. Joan Schepis will be the PDHGA financial manager and Sherry Erker will serve as its member services manager.