Alumni Association Board of Directors
This special group of alumni visit campus twice a year for a board meeting to discuss ideas and offer advice for alumni programming, events, and more. The board consists of members representing different geographical areas – mostly in the Midwest with some members living in more distant states. We are thankful for their time spent volunteering on the board and the excellent ideas they bring back to their alma mater! Once a Gorilla, Always a Gorilla!
Interested in Joining?
A potential board member must be nominated by a Pittsburg State University staff, faculty, or current board member. Your name is then added to a list. The selection committee meets annually to select new, qualified board members based on location and involvement levels. A great way to get your foot in the door is to attend alumni events!
Officers
President
Thom Watts (BBA '94), Pittsburg, Kansas
Operations Manager, Zimmer Radio Group
President-Elect
Angela Meyer (BS '06), Arma, Kansas
Attorney, Meyer Law Firm, LLC
Vice President
Chris Hanna (BS '95), Springfield, Missouri
Recreational Therapist, Cox North Hospital
Secretary
Peg King (BGS '80), Tulsa, Oklahoma,
Lender, Bank of Oklahoma
Ex-Officio
Dr. Dan Shipp, President of Pittsburg State University
Kathleen Flannery, Vice President of University Advancement
Becky McDaniel, Associate Vice President of University Advancement
Danielle Driskill, Executive Director of Alumni Association
Members
Ryan Bartlett (BA '03), Los Angeles, California
Senior Producer of Digital Talent Production & Storytelling, FOX Sports
Brad Biles (BS '92), Prairie Village, Kansas,
Director of Communications and Public Relations, Park University
Sydney Brandecker (BBA '16), Bentonville, Arkansas
Retail & E-commerce Execution Manager, Campbell Soup Company
Matthew Brown (BSEd '95), Littleton, Colorado
Chief Operating Officer, WT North America
Martin Burke (BSEd '11, MS '15), Elk Falls, Kansas
Superintendent, West Elk Schools
Scott Casebolt (BST '99), Wichita, Kansas
President of Wichita & National Accounts Division, Key Construction
Mattie Crossland-Haverkamp (BST '13), Columbus, Kansas
Director of Real Estate, Crossland Realty Group
Zac Dickey (BA '12, MSEd '19), Overland Park, Kansas
Senior Sales Executive, NavMD
Katie Ervin (BS '98), Kansas City, MO
Fouder & CEO, Catalyst Development
Kim Froman (BS '05), Pittsburg, Kansas
Community Development & Housing Director, City of Pittsburg
Misi Holmberg (BS '94, MS '95), Ballwin, Missouri
Director of Benefits, Panera Bread
Andy Kesinger (BBA '94, MBA '96), Lenexa, Kansas
Territory Sales Manager, Pentair, Inc.
John Lair (BS '96), Shawnee, Kansas,
President & CEO, Special Olympics Kansas
Samantha Pinkal-Jefferson (BST '08), Prairie Village, Kansas
Vice President of Corporate Attraction - Emerging Sectors, Kansas City Area Development Council
DePrice Taylor (BS '10, MS '12), Kansas City, Missouri
Executive Director of Community Relations, KC Current
Dustin Wiley (BSEd '11, MS '13), Shawnee, Kansas
Elementary School Principal, Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools