Members of The Missouri 100 advise and assist the president in promoting the critical role of the 萌妹社区 System in our state's future and its reputation around the world. Its dedicated members are strong advocates for public policies and programs that promote the university's goals of excellence in teaching, world-class research, service to all our citizens, and stimulation of an entrepreneurial economy.
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Mission
Missouri 100 members advise and assist the president in promoting the critical role of the 萌妹社区 System in our state鈥檚 future and its reputation around the world. Its dedicated members are strong advocates for public policies and programs that promote the university鈥檚 goals of excellence in teaching, world-class research, service to all our citizens, and stimulation of an entrepreneurial economy.
Membership
The Missouri 100, founded in 2007, is composed of proven leaders from many walks of life who believe that the key to future prosperity and quality of life for Missouri鈥檚 people rests in a strong university with roots in the land-grant tradition. They share the conviction that we must actively support our state鈥檚 only public research university if Missouri is to be competitive in the world鈥檚 new information-based economy. To that end, the members have agreed to contribute their time and energy in support of the most pressing priorities of the 萌妹社区 System, its four campuses, 萌妹社区 Health Care and Extension.
Organization
- Outstanding Missourians are invited by the president to participate in the activities of The Missouri 100.
- Members of The Missouri 100 include leaders from throughout the state. They include, but are not limited to, prominent alumni representing the four campuses of the university and leaders in such critical fields as health care, agriculture, technology, law, business, communications and public service.
- Members speak with one voice as they advocate for the university as a whole.
- Each member makes or raises a minimum tax-deductible, charitable contribution of $1,000. These funds shall be used to support activities of The Missouri 100, consistent with the missions and goals of the 萌妹社区 System.
- The president meets and confers with members of The Missouri 100 during travels around the state. In addition, the president hosts two meetings of the membership a year.
- Leadership shall be provided by the president and The Missouri 100 tri-chairs appointed by the president from the statewide membership.
Leadership
Missouri 100 leadership has transitioned from a tri-chair model to an executive committee model. This new model will allow for representation from all four of our university campus cities or alumni network to lead this advisory group.
Richard Miller
Richard Miller is Chief Executive Officer of Miller鈥檚 Professional Imaging/Mpix, the largest professional photo lab organization in the United States with locations in Columbia, Mo., and Pittsburg, Kan. His company was named Photofinisher of the Year in 1994.
Miller received his bachelor鈥檚 degree in mathematics from MU. He is currently serving as a Tri-chair of the MU 鈥淥ur Time To Lead鈥 Campaign Cabinet, serves on the MU Flagship Council Board and the Arts and Science Strategic Development Board, as well as serving on several positions at Pittsburg State University. In 2004, he received a Doctorate of Humane Letters honorary degree from MU, and in 2018 he received the MU Faculty-Alumni Distinguished Service Award.
***Note: UMSL Representative will replace Richard Miller in Fall of 2020.
Jeff Simon (MU)
Jeff Simon is office managing partner for Husch Blackwell. As an experienced litigator and trial attorney, he represents Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders in a wide variety of matters. Jef