Four Springfield residents are among new members of the Missouri State University Foundation Board of Trustees. The foundation welcomed the group at its meeting Oct. 26.

New executive committee

• Gordon Kinne, chair – Springfield, Missouri
• Joseph Carmichael, vice chair – Springfield, Missouri

New executive committee members

• Mark L. McQueary – Springfield, Missouri
• James H. Wilson – Springfield, Missouri

New trustees

• James K. Bass – Tulsa, Oklahoma
• Margaret A. Burd – Denver, Colorado
• Kevin E. Elliott – Frisco, Texas
• Marla J. Elliott – Frisco, Texas
• Ryan Gamble – Lenexa, Kansas
• Paula Hartsfield – Jefferson City, Missouri
• Kyle L. Moles – Chicago, Illinois
• Michael L. Oldham – Golden, Colorado
• Toni L. Riccardi – Chicago, Illinois

Michael H. Ingram is the group’s outgoing chair.

The volunteer-based board governs the foundation. Alumni and friends of Missouri State who have demonstrated dedication or contributed to the university’s development are eligible to become trustees.

The board advises the foundation in gift planning, seeking private gifts and investing private funds toward the benefit of Missouri State.