About
Membership
The Missouri 100, founded in 2007, is composed of proven leaders from many walks of life who believe that the key to future prosperity and quality of life for Missouri's people rests in a strong University with roots in the land-grant tradition. They share the conviction that we must actively support our state's only public research university if Missouri is to be competitive in the world's new informationbased economy. To that end, the members have agreed to contribute their time and energy in support of the most pressing priorities of the University of Missouri System, its four campuses, UM Health Care, and Extension.
Organization
- Outstanding Missourians are invited by the President to participate in the activities of The Missouri 100.
- Members of The Missouri 100 include leaders from throughout the state. They include, but are not limited to, prominent alumni representing the four campuses of the University and leaders in such critical fields as health care, agriculture, technology, law, business, communications and public service.
- Members speak with one voice as they advocate for the University as a whole.
- Each member makes or raises a minimum tax-deductible, charitable contribution of $1,000. These funds shall be used to support activities of The Missouri 100, consistent with the missions and goals of the University of Missouri.
- The President meets and confers with members of The Missouri 100 during travels around the state. In addition, the President hosts an annual meeting of the membership.
- Leadership shall be provided by the President and Missouri 100 co-chairs appointed by the President from the statewide membership.
Leadership
Cynthia Brinkley is president of AT&T Missouri where she is responsible for regulatory, legislative, governmental and external affairs activities in the state.
Prior to her appointment in 2002, Brinkley served as president of SBC Southwestern Bell--Arkansas. She joined the company in 1986 and has held a variety of positions in public affairs, public policy and legislative activities.
Brinkley received a bachelor's degree in journalism from MU and a bachelor's degree in political science from Truman State University. She currently serves on the boards of Backstoppers, Civic Progress, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, St. Louis Variety Club, St. Louis Zoo, the United Way of Greater St. Louis and is chairman of the Board of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. She has received the St. Louis Variety's Woman of the Year award in 2007, as well as the CORO's John H. Poelker Leadership
Gary Forsee is immediate past president and chief executive with more than 35 years in the telecom industry in various companies and capacities.
Forsee received a bachelor's degree and honorary doctorate degree in engineering from UMR. He was appointed to the National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee by President George W. Bush. He also serves on the National Executive Board of the Boy Scouts of America and has previously served as chairman of the National Board of Trustees of the March of Dimes. BusinessWeek magazine recognized him as one of the 19 best managers of 2004.
Richard Miller is president and chief executive officer of Miller's Professional Imaging, the largest professional photo lab in the United States with locations in Columbia, Mo., and Pittsburg, Kan.
Miller received his bachelor's degree in mathematics from MU. He is currently serving on the MU Capital Campaign Steering Committee and the MU Flagship Council, as well as several committees at Pittsburgh State University. In 2004 he received the MU Distinguished Alumni Award and was named Photofinisher of the Year by Photo Processing magazine.
