Scott T. Gallagher, Vice President, University Advancement

573.592.4337 (office location: W. S. Woods Academic Building room 106)

A member of the WWU Executive Cabinet and alumnus of the University of Missouri, Scott has worked extensively with the WWU President and Board of Trustees since his arrival at WWU in 2002 and serves as the primary major gifts officer for the UA team. He has served as a U.S. Senate staffer, a bank examiner, a cabinet secretary and director of programs for the governor of Rhode Island. Scott has also lead two travel agencies.

D. Scott Miniea, Associate Vice President, University Advancement

573.592.1633

A member of the WWU Executive Cabinet, Scott is responsible for overall management of the UA team's efforts in the areas of development/alumni relations as well as marketing and university relations. He is also the University's specialist in grantsmanship, and holds two degrees from the University of Missouri. He also serves on the Missouri Service-Learning Advisory Council and is a member of the American Association of Grant Professionals (AAGP) and the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). He serves on the board of Trail to a Cure, Inc., a non-profiti.

Matthew Alsager, Development Officer

573.592.4394

Matt serves as a development officer. He joined UA in 2009. He served in management of Central Bank. He is an alum of Missouri Western State University and was active in his fraternity. He works with alumni and friends of the University, offering opportunities to support its mission. Matt is active in civic organizations in the Jefferson City area.

Amy LaRue Dittmer, Development Officer

573.592.4220

An alumna of WWU (’97), Amy (LaRue) Dittmer works with alumni and friends of the University as a development officer. She joined UA in 2008. As a student, she was a President’s Twenty member and involved in the Greek Community as president of the Delta Gamma chapter at WWU. Amy has worked as a trader on an equity trading desk in St. Louis and New York. She works with alumni and friends of the University, offering opportunities to support its mission. and manages the President’s Club Giving Society and is pursuing an MBA at WWU.

Brenda Foster, Community Development Officer

573.592.4219

An alumna of WWU ('75), Brenda (Sullivan) Foster coordinates community-oriented development activities including the Board of Associates, Fulton Colleges Fund, and various other programs. Brenda serves as the University's representative to several local organizations, including the Callaway County United Way. Brenda is the chair of the President's Concert and Lecture Series Committee, and coordinator of WWU conferences.

Sharon Mather, Annual Fund Coordinator

573.592.4393

Sharon joined the advancement team in 2008. Her primary area of responsibility is coordination of the Annual Fund, an ongoing fundraising campaign whereby current students contact alumni, parents, and others to provide them with an opportunity to support The Woods. She has served as an assistant to the President of MacMurray College, among other roles. In addition, She has served as assistant director at Lincoln Land Community College. She holds a degree from MacMurray College and is pursuing an MBA at WWU.

Peggy McGrew, Director of Advancement Information & Donor Relations 573.592.1128

Peggy is an alumna and holds two degrees from WWU ('99 and '01). She is responsible for managing the area of advancement services, including prospect research, database management, gift processing, and tasks related to donor relations. She a background in administrative services and quality process analysis, and UA in 1995. Peggy is a member of the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (APRA), is certified in the management of the development software module, and is a member of the American Council on Gift Annuities.

Bradley Prasuhn, Graduate Assistant - University Advancement 573.592.4278

An alumnus of William Woods ('09), Bradley joined UA team in 2009. He holds a degree in Business Administration. He assists UA in various capacities related to alumni relations/development. As a student, Bradley was involved with the Greek community as a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, was a founding member of the Delta Epsilon Chi (DEX) business club, Omicron Delta Kappa leadership organization (ODK), and President's Twenty (PXX) chair. Bradley is pursuing an MBA at WWU.

Becky Stinson, Director of Alumni Activities

573.592.4237

Becky (Bean) Stinson, a WWU alumna ('72), coordinates activities related to the WWU Alumni Association, planning and facilitating alumni gatherings, the annual Alumni Weekend, develops alumni chapters, and manages the Fairchild Alumni House. She joined the WWU staff in 1994, working in student life. She came to UA in 2001. Becky holds a BS degree in education, and serves as advisor to the Chi Omega sorority and coordinates the Student Alumni Council.

Janice Tate, Administrative Assistant for Advancement Services

573.592.4300

Janice (Pruitt) Tate ('85) works with advancement services. She is responsible for multiple tasks related to UA files and records of alumni and friends. With a background in legal administrative support and a BS degree WWU, Janice joined the UA in 2008.

Clayton Thompson, Graduate Assistant - University Advancement

573.592.4797

An alumnus of William Woods ('08), Clayton joined UA in 2008. He holds a degree in Business Administration. He is also a graduate of the Golf Academy of America with an Associate’s degree. He assists UA in various capacities. As a student, Clayton was involved with the Greek community as President of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. He was a founding member of the Delta Epsilon Chi (DEX) Business Club, a Community Advisor, and played golf for the Owls.He is pursuing an MBA at WWU.

Elaine Winters, Data Entry Coordinator

573.592.1179

Elaine Winters works primarily in the area of advancement services. She is responsible for the accurate and timely entry of data into the software tracking system and assists in ensuring the integrity of University Advancement's extensive database of alumni and friends. With a background in accounts receivables entry, Elaine joined UA in 2006.