Executive Director
Email: Carlo-J@mssu.edu
Phone: 417-625-9670
Fax: 417-625-4456
Academic Success Coach/Academic Support Coordinator
Email: Anastosopolos-Z@mssu.edu
Phone: 417-625-3165
Fax: 417-625-4456
Academic Success Coach/Student Employment Coordinator
Jonathan started his career at MSSU in 2019 in the Admissions Office as the Admissions Processor. He has since worked in the Financial Aid office as the Withdrawal Compliance Counselor, and now in the Student Success Center as an Academic Success Coach and Student Employment Coordinator. He earned his Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from MSSU in 2022. He also has a Bachelors Degree in General Studies from the University of Central Missouri. In his spare time, Jonathan enjoys spending time with his wife, daughter, and two dogs. He is also a writer, actor, and amateur outdoorsman. Jonathan takes great pride in assisting his advisees and the student employees across campus. In addition to his duties within the Student Success Center, Jonathan also serves on Staff Senate as the Executive at Large, as well as serving on multiple committees, such as the Communications Committee, Governance Committee, and as co-chair of the Elections Committee.
Room: Hearnes Hall Room 308A
Email: Case-J@mssu.edu
Phone: 417-625-9398
Fax: 417-625-4456
Director of Career Services
Room: Spiva Library 219
Email: Gandy-A@mssu.edu
Phone: 417-625-3137
Fax: 417-625-4456
Academic Success Coach & Special Population Programming Coordinator
Preston began his career at Missouri Southern State University in the Spring of 2024. He is also an alumnus of MSSU and graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing in 2021. Before coming back to MSSU as staff member, he worked in Social Media Marketing with Paradox Media Group, and Disaster Relief/ Emergency Rental Assistance with Viriya Consulting. In his free time, Preston enjoys spending time with his dogs, thrifting, and watching or performing in theatrical productions.
Room: Spiva Library 413
Email: Hamilton-p@mssu.edu
Phone: 417-625-3516
Fax: 417-625-4456
Academic Success Coach and Orientation Coordinator
Mackenzie began her career at MSSU in 2024. She comes to us from Texas and attended The University of Texas at San Antonio, where she earned both her Master of Science in Health and Kinesiology and Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. She was also a cheerleader for the 2018-2019 season at UTSA! Before beginning her position as an Academic Success Coach and Orientation Coordinator, she held multiple positions within UTSA and coached competitive cheerleading. Mackenzie originally aspired to be a Physical Therapist but turned her passion for helping people towards higher education. She is thrilled to share her knowledge with incoming students and help make the first-year experience memorable. In her free time, she enjoys working out, reading, and taking her dog for walks.
Room: Spiva Library 413
Email: Keough-M@mssu.edu
Phone: 417-625-3176
Fax: 417-625-4456
Academic Success Coach/Coordinator of Disability Services
Lori began her career at MSSU in 2012. She serves as the Coordinator for Student Disability Services and as an Academic Success Coach. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (B.S.Ed.) from Missouri Southern and a Master of Science in Guidance and Counseling from Missouri State University. She also holds a Master of Science and a Specialist degree in Educational Leadership. Lori spent 25 years as a public-school educator prior to joining the MSSU Staff. In her free time, she enjoys her grandchildren, the outdoors, and baking.
Room: Spiva Library 413
Email: Musser-L@mssu.edu
Phone: 417-625-9516
Fax: 417-625-4456
Academic Success Coach/Academic Recovery Coordinator
Lisa began her career as an Academic Advisor at MSSU in 2019. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (B.S.Ed.) from Missouri Southern and an M.S.Ed. in Elementary Education from Pittsburg State University. As a proud graduate of MSSU, Lisa is active in and has served as president of the Alumni Association. Before joining the Student Success Center, Lisa spent 17 years as a public-school educator for the Carthage R-9 school district. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, creating memories with her three granddaughters, reading, and craft activities.
Room: Spiva Library 413
Email: Sweet-L@mssu.edu
Phone: 417-625-9542
Fax: 417-625-4456
Director of Advising
Craig has been the director of advising since 2022. Before that, he started his career at MSSU as an adjunct instructor in the International English Program, later serving as international admissions counselor in the International Admissions office and as academic skills specialist in the Student Success Center. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in English (Creative Writing) and a Master of Education (Curriculum and Instruction), both from the University of Missouri – Columbia. When not at work, Craig enjoys writing and working on renovation projects at his home.
Room: Spiva Library 413
Email: Thompson-Craig@mssu.edu
Phone: 417-625-9558
Fax: 417-625-4456
Administrative Assistant
Room: Spiva Library 413
Email: Reisinger-M@mssu.edu
Phone: 417-625-3550
Fax: 417-625-4456
