(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College’s Board of Trustees voted to name Scott Wade, Board of Trustee member for Newton County Monday, August 17. Wade is filling the remaining term of Diane Andris, who served on the Board for 30 years.
Wade is owner and chief executive officer of Certified Express Inc., Huntington Woods Logistics, Freedom Truck and Trailer Sales, Patriot Fleet Maintenance, Double Star Holdings and Federal Investments. He is a longtime member of the Neosho community and previously served on the Crowder College Foundation Board from 2013 to 2021, serving as president the last five years.
“I care deeply about Crowder College and its continued success,” stated Wade. “It’s a privilege to follow in the footsteps of Diane Andris. I look forward to continuing her legacy of service to the college, its students, and our community.”
“We had four great candidates for Diane’s seat on the Board,” stated Andy Wood, Board Chair. “Every one of them embodied servant-leadership and would be great board members. Scott’s history of involvement with Crowder is what stood out. I have known Scott my entire life. Scott has demonstrated servant-leadership in what he and Chris have given back to the community. Scott will be a fantastic addition to our Board.”
Wade will serve until the next election, which will be April 2027.
Scott and his wife, Chris, live in Neosho, Missouri. They have three boys and nine grandchildren.
About Crowder College:
Crowder College was established in April 1963, as the voters of Newton and McDonald counties passed the issue to create a community college (formerly junior college) on the land formerly known as Camp Crowder. Today, the college provides services to a nine-county service region in southwest Missouri with locations in Neosho, Cassville, Joplin, McDonald County, Nevada, and Webb City. The student population exists from within the four-state region, and around the globe. With over 80 degree and program options, the college is a great place to train for a career or transfer to a university.
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