Southern fares well in '40 under 40s'
Tatum, Darnell join 5 SOBA alumni in receiving JBJ honor
Colby Williams & Amye Buckley
Issue date: 9/28/07 Section: News
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When Joplin Business Journal announced the recipients of its 2007 "40 Under 40" Award Missouri Southern was well represented.
Coaches Bart Tatum and Bryce Darnell were recognized at the awards ceremony last Tuesday at the Butcher's Block Banquet Center. Five Missouri Southern graduates from the Robert W. Plaster School of Business also received awards.
"It was just a nice event and just a nice opportunity to meet other, younger professionals at the area," Tatum said. "It was a real privilege to be here."
Tatum, Lions' head football coach, was honored for his enthusiasm and his achievements, leading Southern to its 3-1 record so far this year.
Darnell, Lions' head baseball coach, played at Southern and was honored for his commitment to the sport and leadership while coaching at Webb City High School. Darnell said he was honored by the award and to by his association with Southern
Five Southern alumni from the Robert W. Plaster School of Business Administration were also among the honorees.
"Our alumni are recognized not only for work in the community, but for standing out in the community," said Dr. Brad Kleindl, the dean of the School of Business. "These young people have taken to heart that they need to get involved and not just pick up a paycheck. I think it demonstrates the quality of students we're putting out right now."
Southern graduates Deron Burr and Shane Cowger were recognized for their roles in the banking community. Burr, president of the People's Bank of Seneca was nominated for his focus on customer service. Cowger, president of Arvest Bank in Miami, Okla. is one of the youngest bank presidents in the Arvest system at 33-years-old.
Another Southern recipient of the award, Randy Brownlow, has worked with Joplin Supply Company since 1990, beginning while still a student at Missouri Southern. Brownlow works on community service projects for the company and was nominated as a loyal, hard-working employee.
Coaches Bart Tatum and Bryce Darnell were recognized at the awards ceremony last Tuesday at the Butcher's Block Banquet Center. Five Missouri Southern graduates from the Robert W. Plaster School of Business also received awards.
"It was just a nice event and just a nice opportunity to meet other, younger professionals at the area," Tatum said. "It was a real privilege to be here."
Tatum, Lions' head football coach, was honored for his enthusiasm and his achievements, leading Southern to its 3-1 record so far this year.
Darnell, Lions' head baseball coach, played at Southern and was honored for his commitment to the sport and leadership while coaching at Webb City High School. Darnell said he was honored by the award and to by his association with Southern
Five Southern alumni from the Robert W. Plaster School of Business Administration were also among the honorees.
"Our alumni are recognized not only for work in the community, but for standing out in the community," said Dr. Brad Kleindl, the dean of the School of Business. "These young people have taken to heart that they need to get involved and not just pick up a paycheck. I think it demonstrates the quality of students we're putting out right now."
Southern graduates Deron Burr and Shane Cowger were recognized for their roles in the banking community. Burr, president of the People's Bank of Seneca was nominated for his focus on customer service. Cowger, president of Arvest Bank in Miami, Okla. is one of the youngest bank presidents in the Arvest system at 33-years-old.
Another Southern recipient of the award, Randy Brownlow, has worked with Joplin Supply Company since 1990, beginning while still a student at Missouri Southern. Brownlow works on community service projects for the company and was nominated as a loyal, hard-working employee.
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