The Advisory Board is made up of distinguished professionals chosen for their industry knowledge and interest in workforce development. The Board meets quarterly to provide feedback and offer ideas and advice to maximize the reach and impact of the MU Career Accelerator for mid-Missouri employers and adult learners.

  • Stacy Birge - American Outdoor Brands
  • Tyler Kemp - Additive Manufacturing Missouri
  • Tricia Brizendine - Veteran's United
  • Beth Alpers - MU Health Care
  • Chad Massman - Columbia Chamber of Commerce
  • Bernie Andrews – Columbia Regional Economic Development Inc (REDI)
  • Mark Bauer - Missouri Office of Workforce Development
  • Shelby Albin - Missouri Farmer's Association
  • Andrew Grabau – Heart of Missouri United Way
  • Joe Modica - Nabholz
advisory group
Pictured at the inaugural April 2023 meeting, from left, are: Arturo Del Rio, Bernie Andrews, Tyler Kemp, Mark Bauer, Scott Morfeld, Sarah Traub, Tricia Brizendine, Sarah Rielley, Beth Alpers, Jonathan Mack, Chad Higgins.