Matthew D. Morris
Department
Vice President Administration and Finance
Role:
Staff
Campus:
Springfield
Postal mail
Missouri State University
Vice President Administration and Finance
901 S. National Ave.
Springfield,
MO
65897
Details
Education
Degrees
- MBA, 2001, Missouri State University
- BBA, 1998, Pittsburg State University
Certifications
- Certified Public Manager, Management Development Institute, 2011
Professional experience
- Vice President for Administration and Finance, Missouri State University, 2023-present
- Vice President for Administrative Services, Missouri State University, 2015-2023
- Associate Vice President for Administrative and Information Services, 2012-2015
- Director of Business and Support Services, Missouri State University-West Plains, 2006-2012
- Assistant Director for Facilities and Operations, Missouri State University, 2001-2006
- Residence Hall Director, Missouri State University, 1999-2002
Research and professional interests
University experience
- Executive Budget Committee, 2015-present
- Bear Connection Mentoring Program, Mentor, 2014-present
- International Friends of Missouri State, Host Family, 2013-present
- Legislative Team, Missouri State University, 2013-present
- Bear Crew, Missouri State University, 2012-present
- House Calls Program, Missouri State University, 2012-present
- Sustainability Advisory Committee, 2012-present; Co-Chairperson, 2015-present
- Administrative Budget Committee, 2012-present; Chairperson, 2016-present
- University Space Allocation Advisory Committee, 2012-present
- Health Care Plans and Benefits Review Committee, 2012-present
- Environmental Management Policy Panel, 2006-present
- University Staff Ambassadors, 2003-present
Community service
- Ozark Greenways, Board of Directors, 2019-present; President 2023-2024
- City Utilities Citizens' Advisory Council, 2015-present; Chair, 2023-2024
- Leadership Springfield, Class 30 Graduate/Member, 2014-present
- Public Entities’ Diversity Initiative, 2013-present
- Governmental Relations Committee, Springfield Chamber of Commerce, 2013-present
- North Point Church, First Impressions Team and Give Back Participant, 2012-present
- Springfield Contractors Association, 2012-present
- Leadership Missouri, 2022-present
Awards and honors
- The Network, Springfield Chamber of Commerce, 2015 Young Professional of the Year
- Springfield Business Journal, 2024 Men of the Year