Gateway Global Group

Gateway Global Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is Martin 'Bob' Metzger. He is a graduate of Alton High School in Alton, Illinois. He has an Associates Degree in Hardware Retailing and Public Relations from Southern Illinois University. He was owner and operator of one of the largest landmark restaurant and niteclub in Alton, Illinois for over 4... 0 years. Mr. Metzger was instrumental in making his business establishment, Midtown Restaurant and Lounge, one of the most popular attractions in the greater St. Louis metro area, on the Illinois side, from the 1960's thru the 1990's. He was a member and board member with the Alton Convention & Visitors Bureau for many years. He was involved for many years as a board member and consultant with the Alton, Illinois Weed and Feed program. This organization was in charge of a government funded program, with Law Enforcement assistance, to clean up crime ridden neighborhoods in the area. He is a member of the Lewis & Clark Society as a former guide and actor playing Lewis. He holds a Certification with the US Corp of Engineers Training and also holds US Forest Certification. Mr. Metzger was a board member with the Jonathon Aurora Action Committee (JAAC), a business owners association, in Marshall County Kentucky. He is a co-founding partner of the Kentucky Lake Economic Development Council, now known as Economic Development Concepts. He was instrumental in the organization and implementation of hosting local monthly meetings, as well as promoting and marketing the Kentucky Lake Economic Development Council. Mr. Metzger was also a co-founder of the Pirates Cove Resort Community Watch Association. His responsibilities included, organization and implementation of a neighborhood watch association, including property protection issues, loss prevention, working with national companies and organizations, planning monthly meetings, attaining guest speakers as well as promoting and marketing the organization. He was also responsible for all aspects of daily operations for the ...Read More