1993-2005
John H. Keiser, President
Southwest Missouri State University

1992-93
Russell Keeling, Acting President
Southwest Missouri State University

1983-92
Marshall Gordon, President
Southwest Missouri State University

1971-1983
Duane G. Meyer, President
Southwest Missouri State College
Southwest Missouri State University

1964-71
Arthur Lee Mallory, President
Southwest Missouri State College

1961-64
Leland Eldridge Traywick, President
Southwest Missouri State College

1926-61
Roy Ellis, President
Southwest Missouri State Teachers College
Southwest Missouri State College

1918-26
Clyde Milton Hill, President
Normal School #4
Southwest Missouri State Teachers College

1906-18
William Thomas Carrington, President
Normal School #4