b'FIRST GENERATION LEGACYWe asked Melody and her sons Carter and Daytonmembers. I knew there would be opportunities forinfluenced my decision of obtaining a Management to reflect on their experiences as students atgaining a great education here.degree, with the emphasis in Human Resources, Mizzou. Here are their responses.Carter: I grew up in Columbia going to football andbecause of the great experiences I had in their SUMMARIZE YOUR CAREER PATH INCLUDINGbasketball games. I always enjoyed the excitementclasses. Through those classes, and other course-ONE OR TWO PIVOT JUNCTURES YOU FACED.and energy at Mizzou. I bought into the rivalries andwork, I learned that in business, the people truly history of the school at a very early age. I loved themake the greatest difference in the success or failure Melody: I took entry level classes in the Businessof an organization. Through learning theory, but School knowing that no matter what I did, a busi- prestige of the Trulaske College of Business and Imore importantly through case studies and appli-ness perspective would be critical for my success.wanted to make that my alma mater.cation, I felt Human Resources was the place I could As I interacted with other students in the businessDayton: I was interested in Mizzou because I tooadd value and find success. school, I found I wanted an education in business.had attended the football and basketball games asCarter: I was required to take classes in various fields I worked as a Bank Teller during my college expe- a kid. I had spent time on campus and had heard myand realized accounting was a strength for me. The rience. After graduation, I worked for 22 years atfamily talk about their great experiences at MU. I hadOrin Ethics Symposium and other panel discussions Shelter Insurance, as an Underwriter, Rate Analyst,a Bright Flight scholarship as well as other incentivesopened our eyes to different speakers and leaders and then in HR rising to the Director of Employeeto stay within the state of Missouri and with thosein business. I was intrigued by the stories and the Services, for the company. In 2006 I was approachedopportunities, Mizzou was definitely my first choice.career paths of those within the profession. with an executive opportunity at Central Bank ofWHAT SPECIAL MIZZOU MEMORIES COME TO Boone County, circling back to the banking profes- MIND NOW? Dayton: During the first two years, I was exposed to sion. For 34 of the 38 years in my career, mucha variety of classes. I found out I exceled and enjoyed of my work and focus has been within the humanMelody: The friendships that I established in collegethe classes which were mechanical and mathemat-resources and business management areas.and maintain today are very special. Serving on theical in nature within the Engineering department. Carter: Once I was close to college age, I knew IAdvisory Board for the Department of ManagementIts still a little early to talk about career paths, so wanted to do something in business. Marketing wasfor many years has taken my Mizzou experience fullthats a yet-to-be-written story. an interest after high school, but I knew I wantedcircle, seeing it from the academics and fun of theWHAT DO YOU KNOW NOW THAT YOU WISHYOU to be in Columbia MO and felt other areas mightstudent perspective, into the application for a busi- HAD KNOWN BACK DURING UNDERGRADUATE provide more opportunity. When I heard about theness career, then into the perspective of serving onYEARS? Left to right:the Advisory Board. The board provides the oppor-Carter Marcks, MA 17, career success the Accounting program providedtunity to help the College understand the profes- Melody: Today, I know that the college experi-Melody Marcks, BSBA 83,for graduates, I knew that was the route I wantedsional needs in preparing and providing studentsence serves you well in so many different ways and Dayton Marcks, BME 19to take. I had known the accounting firm, Williams GENERATIONALKeepers, through a close friends family and afterwho are ready for the challenges of becoming futurethroughout your life and the challenges you willFuture Mizzou scholars interning there, I knew I wanted a career with WK.leaders in business.likely face. I didnt realize that then. What I wish I Carter : Tailgates, growing friendships with fraternityhad known then, is that its all going to be okay. IDayton (left) and Carter TIGERS Dayton: I knew college was important and I wantedmembers and Accounting classmates are my specialwish I had known that if you work hard, if you getMarcks, circa 2000.to stay close to Columbia, so the University ofmemories. I especially enjoyed the comraderyinvolved, and if you apply yourself, the road might Missouri was my choice. To be honest, I didnt knowamong the fourth and final year students, whennot always be straight and easy, but you will find what I wanted to do, but I knew my strengths werewe came together as a graduating class and sincewhere you need to go and there will be brilliant in mathematics and in engineering focused courses.then have maintained lifelong friendships.people and lasting relationships helping you along After a few engineering courses, I decided to go intothe way. Mechanical Engineering as I liked the opportunitiesDayton: The memory of Mizzou that immediatelyCarter: I wish I had known that I shouldnt stress that I saw in that career path. I am working todaycomes to mind is the Mizzou vs Oklahoma foot- so much over the grades. Its important to commit I am a first generation college graduate. at Veterans United, which is a great organization,ball game played at Faurot in 2010. Oklahoma was ranked number 1 at the time, but Mizzou managedyourself to learn, but its important to take time to My parents saved all through their lives for mybut the job is not directly in my educational path,get the most out of the entire college experience. so maybe I am currently at one of those pivotalto pull off an upset. I was seated on bleachers set up brother, sister and me to have the opportunityjunctures? I have also coached high school football,behind the hill, so I had a perfect view to watch as theAnother thing I know now is the importance of the connections that are made with classmates and and the support to continue our education byso that is another pivot. I guess time will tell whereseats emptied and fans stormed the field to toppleprofessors, because down the road they are even I land, as its still early.the field goal post. I remember Carter and I asking attending college. It was important to them our dad if we could get in on the action and, in themore important in your life. that we pursue our educations and our dreams. WHAT INTERESTED YOU IN MIZZOU ANDprocess of being denied, learning about the tradi- Dayton: Now that Im a few years out from gradu-I will forever be grateful for the path andTRULASKE?tion of taking the goal post to Harpos downtown.ation, I wish I had known how important it is to be Melody: I was born and raised in Missouri. I grad- We had a great time with the fellow Mizzou fanspatient and persistent in the job-search process. I encouragement they provided.uated from a small high school in Russellville, MO.seated around us throughout the game despite thewish I had known how challenging the job search Columbia was always a town that provided oppor- fact they were complete strangers before the game.could be based upon the desire to stay in the local Melody Marcks tunity for activities and events that were excitingmarket, pandemics and any other unexpected HOW DID MIZZOU AND/OR TRULASKE HELPand fun. Mizzou was the flagship University of theYOU DISCOVER A CAREER PATH? WHAT CAREERthings that happen in life. How you react to these state and offered a top business school experience.PATH DID YOU CHOOSE? obstacles in life is what makes you the person you I was interested in Trulaske because I come fromare. a long line of successful business oriented familyMelody: Professors in the Trulaske College of Busi-ness such as Dr. Tom Dougherty and Dr. James Wall 4 MANAGEMENT MATTERSMANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 5'