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.

  • American Outdoor Brands
  • Additive Manufacturing Missouri
  • Veteran's United
  • MU Health Care
  • Columbia Chamber of Commerce
  • Columbia Regional Economic Development Inc (REDI)
  • Missouri Office of Workforce Development
  • Missouri Farmer's Association
  • Heart of Missouri United Way
  • 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.