The Council of the Robert W. Plaster School of Business comprises a distinguished group of professionals from diverse leadership roles across various industries. These dedicated individuals meet at least twice a year to assist in the planning, evaluation, and enhancement of our business programs.
The guidance and support of the council are integral to the success of the Robert W. Plaster School of Business, helping us cultivate the next generation of business leaders who are well-equipped to meet the challenges of a dynamic and ever-evolving global marketplace.
Russ Alcorn, Retired
Jenny Brust, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing, HE Williams
Deron Burr, President/CEO, Peoples Bank of Seneca
Jeremy Drinkwitz, President, Mercy
Shaun Fanning, Senior Manager, Human Resources, Liberty Utilities
Katie Fields, Small Business Development Center, Director
Jared Graham, Senior Director, Sales, J.B. Hunt
Mike Gray, Partner, Forvis
John Hunter, CEO, American Ramp Company
Angela James, Senior HRBP Manager, La-Z-Boy Residential
Steve Koelkebeck, Chief Operating Officer/President, Southwest Missouri Bank
Steve Kurtz, Plant Manager, General Mills
Cary Marion, Senior Vice President, Insurance Center
David McCune, Director of Operations, Land Development Group
Bryce McDermott, CFO, Branco Enterprises Inc
Vicky Mieseler, Chief Administrative Officer, Ozark Center
Jeff Pankow, Director of Operations - Natural Cheese, Schreiber Foods
Will Roderique, Partner, Baker Davis Roderique
Travis Stevens, President and CEO, Joplin Chamber of Commerce
Tyler Swaffar, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones
Tammy Trent, Senior Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer, Leggett & Platt
Clive Veri, Executive Vice-President, Commerce Bank
Bryan Vowels, Partner & CEO, Vowels Stovern Wealth, LLC
Glenn Webster, Sr Director, WM Supply Chain Operations, Walmart
Jack Williams, President, WinTech
Richard Winesburg, President, Arvest Bank
Ramin Zarrabi, Plant Manager, Air Distribution Technology Inc.
