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From Trulaske to Texas triumph: Entrepreneurial mindset leads Mizzou alum to Hall of Fame success

As chairman and founder of Provident, a Dallas-based team of real estate and financial service professionals that’s developed more than $6 billion in real estate projects, Leon Backes (pronounced Back-Us), BSBA ’79, has earned the respect of his p

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Wanderlust leads Walsworth to every corner of the world

One could argue that Audrey Walsworth’s tiny hometown of Marceline in north central Missouri was a physical emblem of small-town America — it was, after all, the inspiration for Missouri native Walt Disney’s iconic Main Street USA.

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Mizzou R.A.H.! Young Trulaske alumni honored for professional achievements

The Mizzou R.A.H. (Recent Alumni Honorees) Award sheds light on the incredible things young alumni are doing across the globe.

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Small steps pay big dividends

If it’s one thing Macy Bean knows, it’s how to sow the seeds of a successful business relationship: start early, plan ahead, and continue to nurture that relationship over time. When Bean arrived at the University of Missouri’s Robert J.

Elizabeth Broadhurst

Former ITC intern takes Trulaske training to Amazon

Former International Trade Center Intern Elizabeth (Libby) Broadhurst has accepted a position as a central flow lead at Amazon in its corporate office in Nashville, Tennessee.  Broadhurst interned with ITC in the University of Missouri’s Robe

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Mizzou alumna, Petite Keep founder to appear on ABC’s 'Shark Tank'

Story courtesy of Show Me Mizzou

Allyson Witherspoon

Driven to lead: Allyson Witherspoon is building a legacy for herself in the automotive industry

This article originally appeared in the Fall 2024 issue of Trulaske Magazine

Allyson Witherspoon, B.S.B.A. ’99, has always loved cars – their design and the sense of independence they give.

Pavel Bosovik's expedition vehicle

Building success on every terrain: How Pavel Bosovik, B.S.B.A. ’18, built a multi-million-dollar expedition vehicle empire

This article originally appeared in the Fall 2024 issue of Trulaske Magazine.

Pavel Bosovik, B.S.B.A. ’18, recognized early on that every unmet need is an opportunity waiting to be seized.

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Building a legacy: How Kansas City’s entrepreneurial giant, Greg Maday, built success on relationships and trust

For Greg Maday. B.S.B.A. ’86, business has always been about the relationships.

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Game on: Dave Johnson uses entrepreneurial acumen to turn Chicken N Pickle into the next big thing

This article originally appeared in the Fall 2024 issue of Trulaske Magazine.

KPMG students

Leslie Flegel's entrepreneurial journey: A story of risk, reward and philanthropy

This article originally appeared in the Fall 2024 issue of Trulaske Magazine.

Leslie Flegel, A.B. ’59, once promised himself that if he ever made it big, he would give back to his alma mater – the University of Missouri.

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My journey of discovery: from Mizzou to Microsoft

This article originally appeared in the Fall 2024 issue of Trulaske Magazine.

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From classroom to career

This article originally appeared in the Fall 2024 issue of Trulaske Magazine.

Students were the driving force behind the creation of the Digital Marketing Immersion course at the Trulaske College of Business in Spring 2024.

Jay Dawdy

Small town roots, big city dreams: Jay Dawdy, B.S. Acc. ’89, blazes his own trail in forensic accounting

This article originally appeared in the Fall 2024 issue of Trulaske Magazine.

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Trulaske alumni leading the way

Alumni from the Robert J. Trulaske, Sr.

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Announcing the 2024 Mizzou Hall of Fame Inductees

Information courtesy of Mizzou Alumni Association