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Board of Directors

2025-2026 Board members


The Foundation is governed by an external Board of Directors comprised of Missouri Southern graduates, donors, and community leaders. The full Board meets four times per year and has grown from 14 members in 2015 to 40 members today. Board members serve up to three, three-year terms.

Leadership

Board Members

Partners

  • Dr. Dean Van Galen, MSSU President
  • Mr. Carlos Haley, MSSU Board of Governors President
  • Mrs. Lisa O'Hanahan,  MSSU Senior Director of University Development
  • Mr. Cliff Erwin, MSSU Alumni Board President
  • Mr. Cedric Florence, MSSU Lionbackers
  • Ms. Liz Ebert, Missouri Southern Foundation Business Manager
  • Ms. Brittany Castell, Foundation Administrative Assistant and Campaign Coordinator