Judith W. Scott, Chair
Judith W. Scott of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, is the Executive Director of the Three Rivers Community College Foundation. She is a graduate of Stephens College and The University of Missouri and has more than 35 years of experience as a college educator and administrator. Under her leadership The Three Rivers Community College Foundation facilitated the construction of the $3.5 million E.K. Porter Distance Learning Center opened in the spring of 2004. Mrs. Scott received the Governor's Award for Excellence in Teaching, was awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award from the College of Arts and Sciences at The University of Missouri and received the Faculty-Alumni Award from the MU Alumni Association. She is a charter member of the Griffiths Leadership Society for Women at The University of Missouri, and in 2006 received the National Institute for Staff and Organization Development (NISOD) Excellence Award. She has been appointed to serve on several statewide boards, including an appointment by Governor John Ashcroft to the Missouri Lottery Commission, a position she held from 1991-96. Governor Christopher Bond appointed Mrs. Scott to the Missouri Health and Educational Facilities Authority (MoHEFA) where she served from 1984-1991. In 2007 Governor Matt Blunt appointed her to her current MoHEFA term. Mrs. Scott and her family are members of Poplar Bluff's First United Methodist Church where she participates in educational activities.
Term as a Member expires July 30, 2011.
Nadia T. Cavner, Vice Chair
Nadia Cavner of Springfield, Missouri is the Executive Vice President and Financial Consultant for the Nadia Cavner Group at BancorpSouth Investment Services. Mrs. Cavner received her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth, Texas. Mrs. Cavner has ranked consistently, for the last five years, as one of the top Investment Advisors in America by both Barron’s and R. J Shook’s Research Magazine. In a special edition of US BANKER in 2004, Mrs. Cavner was honored as one of the 25 most powerful women in banking. She serves on both the Franklin Templeton and Putnam Advisory Councils.
Mrs. Cavner’s other professional accomplishments include being ranked #1 in the Banking Division worldwide with Franklin Templeton Investments. This is also Mrs. Cavner’s 16th consecutive year to be recognized by Putnam Investments as a member of their Golden Scale Council. Golden Scale members are recognized for their high professional standards in serving investors. Mrs. Cavner is active in a number of local charities and professional associations including the Springfield Community Foundation and Missouri State University as an Advisory Board Member. Mrs. Cavner is also a board member of the American Bible Society in New York City and serves on the Finance Committee as well as the Board of Trustee. Mrs. Cavner is on the Advisory Board of BancorpSouth, one of Springfield’s largest banks. Mrs. Cavner is also on the board of Lost & Found, a non-profit organization in Springfield that helps children who have lost parents or loved ones. Mrs. Cavner was the recipient of the Missourian of the Year award in 2006, and was recognized as the Outstanding Philanthropist of the Year in Springfield, Missouri in November 2007. Mrs. Cavner is a sought after speaker at many investment industry forums and conferences throughout the United States.
Nadia and her husband, Howard, have been blessed with their lovely daughter, Maral.
Term as a member expires July 30, 2007.
Kevin L. Thompson, CPA, Treasurer
Mr. Thompson, a resident of Kirkwood, Missouri is the Chief Financial Officer for U.S. Reel Corporation and the Kemp Auto Museum in St. Louis. U.S. Reel produces high quality fishing reels and distributes nationally through major retail outlets. The Kemp Auto Museum preserves and exhibits antique automobiles. The focus of the museum is to celebrate and educate the general public, students and enthusiasts on the engineering and design accomplishments represented by these classics automobiles. From 1989 to 2007, Mr. Thompson was employed by Coin Acceptors, Inc, a global manufacturer of cash management and vending components and equipment based in St. Louis, Missouri, most recently serving as its Vice President/Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer. With over 1,300 employees, Coin Acceptors has operations in 25 different locations worldwide. Mr. Thompson holds a Masters of Science in Taxation from Fontbonne University and is a certified public accountant in Missouri and Arkansas. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants, and is active with many civic and community organizations, having held various leadership positions with the Clayton Chamber of Commerce, the St. Louis Art Fair, Mid-County Family YMCA, the YMCA of Metropolitan St. Louis, Financial Executives Institute, Circus Flora, Camp Ne-O-Tez and the Harding University President’s Development Council.
Term as a member expired July 30, 2009.
Thomas J. Carlson, Member
Mr. Carlson, a resident of Springfield, Missouri, is an affordable housing developer of single-family, multi-family and senior properties for all segments of the population in Missouri. These developments are located in cities throughout Missouri and Kansas.
Mr. Carlson formerly practiced law in the areas of bankruptcy and financial reorganization. He was a United States Bankruptcy Trustee from 1982-1997 involved in numerous corporate bankruptcies. Mr. Carlson serves on the boards of International Tourist Entertainment Corporation in Branson and Great Southern Bank in Springfield. Mr. Carlson is a former member of the Springfield City Council and was re-elected Mayor of Springfield in 2005, a position he held from 1987-1993 and 2001 – 2009. Mr. Carlson is a former member of the Springfield-Branson Regional Airport Board. He has served on various other local, state and national boards, commissions and committees in the Springfield and southwest Missouri area including the Missouri State University Board of Governors, National League of Cities, Missouri Municipal League, Fannie Mae Advisory Board, Boy Scouts Ozarks Trails Council, Selective Service Area Office, Community Foundation of the Ozarks, Missouri Association of Community Development, Missouri Commission on Intergovernmental Cooperation, Housing Collaborative for Community Partnership, First and Calvary Presbyterian Church and the Ozarks Counseling Center.
Term as a member expires July 30, 2010.
Donald E. Thompson, Member
Mr. Thompson, a resident of Troy, Missouri, is Chairman of Peoples Bank and Trust Company of Lincoln County; Chairman of Lincoln County Bancorp, Inc.; Director of Warren County Bancorp, Inc.; Chairman and Director of Bank of Louisiana; Director of Midwest Independent Bank; Director of Bankers Bancorp, Inc.; Chairman and Director of Exchange Bank of Missouri and Chairman and Director of Exchange Bank of N.E. Missouri. Mr. Thompson is active in many business and civic organizations.
Term as a member expires July 30, 2008.