Presidential History

Richard Williams

2024-present

President

Dr. Richard "Biff" Williams
Missouri State University

Named the 12th president of Missouri State University in 2024.

Clif Smart

2011-24

Clifton M. "Clif" Smart III
President
Missouri State University

James E. Cofer, Sr

2010-11

James E. Cofer, Sr
President
Missouri State University

Michael T. Nietzel

2005-10

Michael T. Nietzel
President
Missouri State University

John H. Keiser

1993-05

John H. Keiser
President
Southwest Missouri State University

Russell Keeling

1992-93

Russell Keeling
Acting President
Southwest Missouri State University

Marshall Gordon

1983-92

Marshall Gordon
President
Southwest Missouri State University 

Duane G. Meyer

1971-83

Duane G. Meyer
President
Southwest Missouri State College, Southwest Missouri State University

Arthur Lee Mallory

1964-71

Arthur Lee Mallory
President
Southwest Missouri State College

Leland Eldridge Traywick

1961-64

Leland Eldridge Traywick
President
Southwest Missouri State College

Roy Ellis

1926-61

Roy Ellis
President
Southwest Missouri State Teachers College, Southwest Missouri State College

Clyde Milton Hill

1918-26

Clyde Milton Hill
President
Normal School #4, Southwest Missouri State Teachers College

William Thomas Carrington

1906-18

William Thomas Carrington
President
Normal School #4