Alumni Staff

Scott Gallagher

Scott T. Gallagher

University Vice-President

Scott.Gallagher@WilliamWoods.edu

573.592.4337

A member of the WWU Executive Cabinet and alumnus of the University of Missouri, Scott has worked extensively with the WWU President and Board of Trustees since his arrival at WWU in 2002 and serves as the primary major gifts officer while providing leadership among the Executive Cabinet. He has served as a U.S. Senate staffer, a bank examiner, a cabinet secretary and director of programs for the governor of Rhode Island. Scott has also lead two travel agencies. Scott serves as vice-president of William Woods University.

Scott Miniea

D. Scott Miniea

Associate Vice-President, University Advancement

Scott.Miniea@WilliamWoods.edu

573.592.1633

A member of the WWU Executive Cabinet, Scott is responsible for overall management of the UA team's efforts in the areas of development/alumni relations as well as marketing and university relations. He is also the university's specialist in grantsmanship, and holds two degrees from the University of Missouri. He also serves on the Missouri Service-Learning Advisory Council and is a member of the American Association of Grant Professionals (AAGP) and the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). He serves on the board of Trail to a Cure, Inc., a non-profit.

Brenda Foster

Brenda Foster

Community Development Officer

Brenda.Foster@WilliamWoods.edu

573.592.4219

An alumna of WWU ('75), Brenda coordinates community-oriented development activities including the Board of Associates, Fulton Colleges Fund, and various other programs. Brenda serves as the university's representative to several local organizations. Brenda is the chair of the President's Concert and Lecture Series Committee, and coordinator of WWU conferences. Brenda is a special assistant to the university's vice-president.

Pamela Kelly

Pamela Kelly

Development Officer

Pamela.Kelly@WilliamWoods.edu

573.592.4220

Pamela is a WWU alumna ('06) with a Masters of Business Administration. She also holds a Business Administration degree from Columbia College and a Master's in Jurisprudence from Loyola University. She joined UA in 2011 as a development officer, working with prospects who will ultimately become donors. She participates in alumni events and works collaboratively with colleagues to advance university goals. Pamela is strong advocate of children growing up in foster homes. She volunteers her time as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for the 13th Circuit in Boone County, and has a background in the finance and higher education fields.

Sharon Mather

Sharon Mather

Annual Fund Coordinator

Sharon.Mather@WilliamWoods.edu

573.592.4393

An alumna of WWU ('10), Sharon joined the advancement team in 2008. Her primary areas of responsibility include coordination of the WWU Loyalty Fund, an ongoing fundraising campaign which includes the President's Club Giving Society and the Phonathon whereby current students contact alumni and parents to provide them with an opportunity to support The Woods. She has served as an assistant to the president of MacMurray College, as well as alumni director of that institution.  In addition, she has served as assistant director at Lincoln Land Community College. She holds a degree from MacMurray College and an MBA from WWU.

Peggy McGrew

Peggy McGrew

Director of Advancement Information & Donor Relations

Peggy.McGrew@WilliamWoods.edu

573.592.1128

Peggy holds two degrees from WWU ('99 and '01). She is responsible for managing the area of advancement services, including prospect research, database management, gift processing, and tasks related to donor relations. She has a background in administrative services and quality process analysis and management. She joined UA in 1995. Peggy is a member of the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (APRA),AASP, is certified in the management of the development software module, and is a member of the American Council on Gift Annuities.

Becky Stinson

Becky Stinson

Director of Alumni Activities

Becky.Stinson@williamwoods.edu

573.592.4237

Becky (Bean) Stinson, a WWU alumna ('72), coordinates activities related to the WWU Alumni Association, planning and facilitating alumni gatherings, the annual Alumni Weekend, develops alumni chapters, and manages the Fairchild Alumni House. She joined the WWU staff in 1994, working in student life. She came to UA in 2001. Becky holds a BS degree in education, and serves as advisor to the Chi Omega sorority and coordinates the Student Alumni Council.

Clayton Thompson

Clayton Thompson

Development Officer

Clayton.Thompson@WilliamWoods.edu

573.592.4394

An alumnus of William Woods ('08, '10), Clayton joined UA in 2008. He holds a degree in Business Administration and an MBA. He is also a graduate of the Golf Academy of America with an Associate?s degree. He joined UA in 2010 as a development officer. As a student, Clayton was involved with the Greek community as President of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. He was a founding member of the Delta Epsilon Chi (DEX) Business Club, a Community Advisor, and played golf for the Owls.

Elaine Winters

Elaine Winters

Data Coordinator

Elaine.Winters@WilliamWoods.edu

573.592.1179

Elaine works primarily in the area of advancement services. She is responsible for the accurate and timely entry of data into the software tracking system and assists in maintaining the integrity of University Advancement's extensive database of alumni and friends. With a background in accounts receivables entry, Elaine joined UA in 2006.

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