Board of Directors & Officers 2026-2027
Officers:
Tara Cosgrove – President
Gayla Baker – McDonald County VP
John Hunter – Newton County VP
Laurie Delano – Treasurer
McDonald County:
Gayla Baker – Retired Business Owner
Tara Cosgrove – Arvest Bank
Cheri Cowin – Cowin Construction
Steve Douglas – Access Family Care
Michael Griffith – Cornerstone Bank
Jane Lant – Retired Business Owner
John Newby – McDonald County Chamber of Commerce
Newton County:
Laurie Delano – Retired CFO
John Hunter – CEO American Ramp Company
Paige Larson – Play Power
Ashley Morrison – Retired Educator
Nic Olivares – Nestle Purina
Pris Reed – Retired Educator
Barry County:
Rachael Freeman – Cassville Community Foundation
Jasper County:
Jason Gaskill – Business Owner
At-Large Member:
Michelle Hurst – Forvis Mazars
Staff
Dr. Chett Daniel
President, Crowder College
417.455.5750
Wade Williams
Director of Institutional Advancement
417.455.5506
Jennifer Gilliam
Assistant Director of Finance & Scholarships
417.455.5522
Annie Rogers
Assistant Director of Development & Alumni Relations
417.455.5646