Office of Alumni & Development 

Cheryl Bradshaw, Research Assistant of Alumni and Development.
Cheryl graduated from Ozarks Technical Community College in 2004 with an associate degree in Computer Information Technology and then again in 2005 with her degree in Business & Marketing. She is currently a student at Drury working on her Bachelor’s degree. Since starting at Drury in 2005, Cheryl has not only had the privilege of working with Drury alumni but has also been able to support the development office. She is the receptionist but also supports the department with mailings and various research projects.
cbradshaw@drury.edu
(417) 873-7217

Hannah Catlett, Director of Alumni and Development.
Hannah has been a part of the Drury community since 2006, building relationships with future Drury students and their families as a part of Drury’s Admission Office. For years she has observed what sets Drury apart from other universities - the basic, unadulterated concern for others; whether it is a need on the Springfield campus or a global issue, Drury students, faculty, staff and alumni are eager to assist. Drury equips each member of its community for success, and for this reason Hannah is thrilled to work with alumni and friends in the Midwest, as she witness firsthand the impact they make in their communities and across the globe. In her current position, she will work with alumni and friends of the university to develop relationships and secure resources that will positively influence the culture of Drury University. She will also act as the Alumni and Development liaison for the Hammons School of Architecture and the English department. Hannah is also currently enrolled in Drury’s graduate school to complete a Master of Arts degree in Communication.
hcatlett@drury.edu
(417) 873-3690

Dr. Krystal Compas '82, Vice President for Alumni & Development.
Krystal is a double graduate of Drury, completing her undergraduate work in ’82 and her Master’s in ’90. She returned to Drury in ’92 as a Special Instructor in the Literature Department, and joined the Student Affairs staff after completing her Ph. D. from Mizzou. Working in Enrollment Management, and now with Alumni/Development, she is completely committed to fostering connections and providing opportunities for alums to offer their time, treasure, and talent to Drury. She adds, “Our alums and friends are the pillars of our university—with their support, we are able to provide an incredible academic experience at Drury.”
kcompas@drury.edu
(417) 873-7303

Debra Course, Manager - Gift Stewardship.
Debra is a Springfield native who began working for Susan Kirby in May 2002 beginning as an assistant and then moving into the position of events manager. Debra brings a wealth of business experiences from the Springfield community, having worked for local companies and organizations such as Regional Girls’ Shelter and the Springfield Symphony. In 2004 Debra moved to the gifts area where she is responsible for identification, recording, acknowledging, and reporting on all incoming donations.
dcourse@drury.edu
(417) 873-7320

Darla Harmon '08, Director of Alumni and Development.
Darla is a Drury alumna of the class of 1992 and earned her Master of Arts in Communication from Drury in 2008. Since becoming a member of the Alumni and Development team in 2004, Darla has helped secure resources through corporate and foundation grants. She is expanding her role to include planned giving. Darla is also the liaison for the art and art history, interdisciplinary studies, philosophy and religion, and theater departments.
dharmon@drury.edu
(417) 873-7478

Susan Kirby '70, Director of Stewardship and Donor Relations
She graduated from Drury in 1970 with a double major in History and Political Science. While at Drury, she was a member of the Delta Delta Delta sorority. Susan started working at Drury in 1984.  Susan serves as liaison to the Drury Women’s Auxiliary, the department of Music, the School of Education, and the International Studies program.  She will also be working with donors and stewardship programs for the University.  She is the proud mother of three Drury graduates:  Laura Elayer Killingsworth ’97, Sarah Elayer Limb ’00 and Liz Elayer Womack ’02. 
skirby@drury.edu
(417) 873-7354

Brigitte Marrs '82, Director of Alumni and Development.
Brigitte is a Drury alumna from the class of 1982 and previously served as the university’s director of academic planning from 2004-2008. Through these experiences, she has witnessed first hand the extraordinary educational opportunities available at Drury. In her current position, Brigitte focuses on securing the resources needed to advance Drury’s commitment to delivering a quality liberal arts education. Her areas of emphasis are working with alumni and friends in the Eastern part of the country, emeritus and past Trustees and faculty, and current and past parents. She also is the liaison for the communication, library and math departments.

bmarrs@drury.edu
(417) 873-6857

Daphne Massa, Director of CGCS Alumni and Development.
Daphne Massa joined the development staff in October 2007 with more than 25 years experience in communications, with the last six years specifically in fund raising. She’ll be working with alumni to match their philanthropic goals with Drury priorities while creating a culture of philanthropy across the Drury community. Daphne will also be working closely with CGCS to help enhance their giving opportunities and build even greater support for their growing programs.
dmassa@drury.edu
(417) 873-7534

Tammy Nilsen, Associate Events Planner.
Tammy joined the team in December 2004, and is responsible for all event planning for the Alumni and Development Office, and helps with other events on and off campus. She is currently pursuing completion of her degree from Drury University.


tnilsen@drury.edu
(417) 873-6914

Dawn Schipper, Annual Giving Coordinator.
Dawn previously attended Sweet Briar College in Sweet Briar, VA and is excited to be completing her undergraduate degree at Drury. She has been with the university since 2006. Through working with Drury students and now being a Drury student herself, Dawn has had the opportunity to fully experience the impact that gifts to the university have. In her current position, Dawn focuses on securing resources for The Drury Fund to ensure that unrestricted gifts sustain each facet of the Drury experience for generations to come. Her areas of emphasis are overseeing the fall and spring phonathon campaigns, senior class giving program, and direct mail as it relates to The Drury Fund.
dschipper@drury.edu
(417) 873-7353

Teresa Skidmore, Director of Donor Research and Information Systems.
Teresa has served Drury University since September, 2004, managing the alumni and donor database and other information systems used by the department. She brings the experience of 10 years at Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) World Headquarters, working with colleges and universities as well as with the fundraising arm of the organization. In her current position, Teresa provides training and technical support to departmental information systems users, performs prospect research and supplies alumni and donor information as needed by the Drury community.
tskidmore@drury.edu
(417) 873-7826

Meagan Smith '04, Director of Alumni & Development: Alumni Relations
Meagan Smith graduated from Drury University in 2004 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in international business and French. Since leaving Drury, Meagan worked abroad in France and then in the international department at the SIFE World Headquarters. Meagan began working at Drury in December of 2006 as the assistant director of alumni relations, focusing on communications and alumni programming. She currently works closely with the Breech School of Business, the language department, alumni travel programs, and the Drury to Drury business networks, as well as the Alumni Council and all alumni programming.
mhsmith@drury.edu
(417) 873-7352

Meleah Spencer '97, Director of Alumni and Development
Meleah is a 1997 Drury graduate and returned to her alma mater in July 2007 after a 10 year career in business development in Las Vegas and southern California. She works closely with Drury alumni and friends in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and the Western states. She also manages The Drury Fund and serves as the Alumni and Development liaison for biology, chemistry, physics, and exercise and sports science departments. Meleah enjoys working with Drury’s Greek community where she serves on the Panhellenic Alumnae Board. She is the chapter advisor for Pi Beta Phi and is a member of their Alumnae Advisory Council.
mspencer02@drury.edu
(417) 873-7444

Doris Weber, Executive Officer Assistant of Alumni and Development.
Doris Weber started her employment at Drury University in 1981 for the Alumni & Development Office while both of her daughters were attending school here. She was the Gifts Coordinator, recording donations that came to Drury and making sure that the donor received a thank you letter and recognition for their gift. Then in June of 2005 she was promoted to Executive Officer Assistant for the Vice President of the department. Doris is in charge of the department budget, purchases for the office, keeps the department calendar, and assists the Assistant to the President and the six Directors when and where she is needed.
dweber2@drury.edu
(417) 873-7258

To contact past staff persons:
alumni@drury.edu

For general questions:
alumni@drury.edu
(417) 873-7217 or
1-888-353-7879
Fax: (417) 873-7842

Address:

Development and Alumni Relations
Drury University
900 N. Benton Avenue
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 873-7217 or
1-888-353-7879

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