DON MCPHERSON

Don started gymnastics in 1964 and knew he wanted to be a club owner since he was 15 years old. After his college career at Southwest Missouri State University, Don opened Aerial in 1977. Don has been on the USA Gymnastics Illinois State Committee since 1978. In 1988 he was appointed Safety Chair by Kathy Kelly, and continues to hold that position today. Additionally, Don sat on the USA Gymnastics Advisory Board from 2012-2016, and in 2018 was inducted into the Region 5 USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame.