Alumni Association Board of Directors

The Alumni Association is led by the Board of Directors, a passionate group of alumni that is committed to Central's Alumni in every corner of the world, and that works closely with the Advancement & Alumni Relations Office to advance and support the vision and mission of Central Methodist University. Alumni interested in serving on the Alumni Board of Directors should submit an Alumni Board member application and review the board member position description and the Alumni Association Board Bylaws.

What is the role of an Alumni Board Member?

A member of the Board of Directors of the Alumni Association of Central Methodist University is selected to hold the position for a three-year term, and may be reappointed by the Board for another three-year term. Selection is based on demonstrated interest and commitment to the activities of the University. In accepting the three-year appointment, the person agrees to fulfill the requirements and meet the responsibilities associated with board membership.

These include but are not limited to:

• Attend and participate in all scheduled board meetings and functions. Regular meetings are generally held in January/February (Zoom) and March/April (Zoom), with retreat/meeting in the summer (in-person) and October (Zoom).
• Attend and represent the alumni board at alumni socials and other events, such as homecoming, athletic auction, and other special events.
• Serve actively on alumni board committees as appointed by the president of the association.
• Support the University through giving. All board members are expected to be current donors to the Central Annual Scholarship Fund.
• Become a representative for the University and the association by talking with other alumni, prospective students, members of churches, business leaders, and various school officials.
• Assist the University in recruitment of prospective students and prospective Alumni Association board members.
• Serve in an advisory role to and make recommendations to the director of alumni relations.

Alumni Board of Directors

Julie Parrish '05, President
Fayette, Mo.

Alexandria Buckman '12, Vice President
Fayette, Mo.

Ashley Angle ’01, Secretary
Jefferson City, MO

Laura Blair '86, Past President
Overland Park, KS      

Jeremy Barclay ’91              
Stafford, VA

Rick Cowart '75
Lee's Summit, MO          

Kathy Dempsey ’86              
Columbia, MO

Suzanne Drummond ’67
New Franklin, MO           

Bethany Freel ’17              
Independence, MO

Doug Hansen ’06
Wentworth, MO      

Christina Stanard Maass ’91           
Chesterfield, MO

Susan Hardy-Mills ’83
Ashland, MO       

Breanna Kivett ’12            
New Franklin, MO

Dustin Imgarten ’19
St. Louis, MO        

Brian Peterson ’20             
O'Fallon, MO

Caryn Jeffries ’13
Columbia, MO         

Karstan Luchini ’17             
Joplin, MO

Lyndsey Phillips ’17
Bloomsdale, MO         

Kylie Tillman ’19            
Fayette, MO

E.C. Walker ’66
Jefferson City, MO        

Rena Yocum '65             
Edgerton, KS

Larry Yocum '66
Edgerton, KS     

Julie Ziegler '91             
Caseyville, IL

Advisors                                                             

John Cheary '70
Berkeley, Mo

Carolyn Perry '66
Fort Pierre, SD

Judy Rethwisch '65
Fenton, MO     

Jim Steele '64
Fayette, MO

Dee Woodward '55
Fayette, MO