1997 Tiger Pride Award

S. Wayne Yokely

S. Wayne Yokley's career supporting Mizzou began as he received his BS in Animal Science from the University and it has never wavered, only intensified.

Currently Wayne is Director of Market Development for the Missouri Department of Agriculture. In that capacity he also promotes MU, making sure that young people have a chance to spend some time on campus. It's just one of the ways he takes the alumni recruitment mission seriously.

Wayne is president of the Ag Alumni Organization and was instrumental in the creation of the Ag Unlimited Auction to raise scholarship monies. But he didn't stop there! He is also a member of the Cole County Chapter Board of Directors and has put his leadership skills to work at the annual Chapter Bar-B-Cue as well.

Wayne's nominator wrote that his "exemplary promotion and vision of the University" set him apart as an outstanding volunteer. His willingness to work hard to showcase alumni activities and his tireless efforts in recruiting good students, caused one writer to say, " When I think of MU, I think of Wayne Yokley. When I think of Wayne Yokley, I think of MU!"

There is no better testament to outstanding leadership than a role model who always brings to mind the University he honors with his volunteerism.

This Tiger Pride award is presented with our deepest gratitude for your support of our alma mater. Congratulations, Tiger!