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Alumni You Should Know – Aurora Lucie Henriksen ’20, Cybersecurity Consultant, Atea Norge AS, Oslo, Norway
On a sunny Spring day in May of this year, Aurora Lucie Henriksen donned her cap and gown and happily walked across the William Woods campus. But despite the time of year and her choice of attire, there was no commencement taking place. No throngs of proud parents and family members snapping photos of their […]
Alumni You Should Know – Michele (Gallipeau) Markey ’82, CEO of SkillPath, Mission, Kansas
When Michele Markey ascended to the pinnacle position of her sterling professional career, as Chief Executive Officer of SkillPath in 2020, there was virtually no time for celebration. Instead, she inherited the mother of all “all hands on deck” situations. A leader in learning and development that provides professionals with strategic and innovative training solutions […]
Alumni You Should Know: Kerri Roberts ’11, CEO of Salt and Light Advisors, Columbia, Missouri
After 20 years of building a career working in the business of others, Kerri Roberts decided to invest in someone else this Spring – herself! The Center, Missouri native who earned her Master of Business Administration from The Woods in 2011 had used her expertise in operations and human resources to bolster organizations for two […]
5 Questions with Steve Wilson – Athletic Director
A new era in William Woods Athletics dawned last December, when the University welcomed a new Athletic Director for the first time in 11 years. Steve Wilson came to The Woods with more than 20 years of experience in college athletics, including serving as an athletic director, assistant athletic director, sports information/media relations director, broadcaster […]
Alumni You Should Know – Nathan Reid ’05, ’07, Agency Owner of American Family Insurance – Reid Associates LLC, Osage Beach, Missouri
“There are stars in every city, in every house and on every street.” So went the lyrics in a long-ago rock song. But in Nathan Reid’s case, why settle for being merely a star? The two-time William Woods graduate (B.S. in Sports Management/Business Administration in 2005, Master of Education in Athletics/Activities Administration 2007) is actually […]
Five Questions with Stephanie Washington – Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
William Woods welcomed a new director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to campus in October, when Stephanie Washington joined The Woods after a long, successful career with the State of Missouri. She recently sat down to answer Five Questions for The Woods Today, as told to John Fougere: 1.) Where are you from, and what […]
Alumni You Should Know: Pam Miner ’86 – Vice President of Collections, Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage, Nashville Tennessee
Like many a professional historian, Pam Miner has more than one theory as to why something important occurred in the somewhat distant past. In this case, why the 1986 graduate of William Woods developed a love of history, which has led to a remarkable career. It could have been an exceptional English teacher she had […]
Alumni You Should Know – Bill Bott MBA ’08, Consulting Partner, Change and Innovation Agency, Jefferson City, Missouri
One of former President Ronald Reagan’s favorite quips was “’I’m from the government, I’m here to help’ – I can’t think of eight scarier words in the English language!” Good for a laugh on the stump back in the day perhaps, but also expressing a deeper meaning; the not insignificant number of citizens who always […]
Five Questions with Steve Mansdoerfer – Chief Financial Officer/Vice President of Administration
William Woods welcomed a new Chief Financial Officer/Vice President of Administration in May of this year, when Steve Mansdoerfer joined the University with more than 30 years of experience in finance and budget analysis, forecasting, strategic planning, multi-site operational leadership, client and vendor relations, facilities management, and project coordination. He recently sat down to answer […]
Alumni You Should Know: Darryln Johnson II ’17, CEO and Founder of Steeze Marketing Wichita, Kansas
DarryIn Johnson II is happy to tell you that, since 2019, he hasn’t really “worked” at all. “They say if you work a job that you love you will never work a day in your life,” said the 2017 graduate of William Woods. “Well I am infatuated with what I do and look forward to […]