Assistant to the President for University Relations
Education
BS in Mass Communications, 1975, Phillips University
Professional experience
Chief of staff/assistant to the president, Missouri State University, 2005-present
Associate vice president for University advancement, director of university relations and coordinator of governmental relations, Missouri State University, 1995-2005
Director of university relations and coordinator of government relations, Missouri State University, 1993-1995
Director of university relations, Missouri State University, 1986-1993
Director of university relations, Emporia State University, 1984-1986
Director of information services, Emporia State University, 1977-1984
News bureau director, Emporia State University, 1976-1977
Assistant director of the news bureau, Phillips University, 1975-1976
Research and professional interests
Public Relations Society of America
Member 1988-Present
Earned accreditation – APR (Accredited in Public Relations) – first Springfield professional to earn accreditation February 1990
Educational and Cultural Organization – Member 1991-98
Member of the Educational and Cultural Organization Executive Committee 1991-94
Member of Counselors for Higher Education 1999-Present
Elected into PRSA College of Fellows November 2009
American Association of State Colleges and Universities
Member of the Public Relations Advisory Council 1999-Present
Provided public relations assistance for two AASCU task force reports
Council for Advancement and Support of Education
CASE District VI – Conference Program Chair 1993, District Chair 1996-97
CASE International – CASE Alumni Relations Commission 1996-99, Board of Trustees 1999-2004, Served as Chair of the District Chairs Council 2001-03
Awards and honors
Leadership Springfield – 1986-87 (Class II) – Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce sponsored leadership development program
CASE District VI Distinguished Service Award – 2001
Marvin D. "Swede" Johnson Achievement Award – 2006