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Northwest Missouri State University

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Orrie Covert

Orrie Covert

Vice President for University Advancement
B.S. in 1994 from Graceland University
Major in Business Administration
Masters in Public Administration in 2006 from Syracuse University

After being a student at Northwest in the late 1980s, I returned to Northwest in 2005 as the vice president for university advancement. In this capacity, I am ultimately responsible for the development, alumni relations and advancement services areas and I give leadership to the Northwest Foundation, Inc.

Before joining the Office of University Advancement, I was the director of development for the College of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University. Prior to that I was president and CEO of GT Manufacturing, Inc., a company I co-founded.

In my free time, I enjoy golfing and spending time with my wife, Sara, our three sons, Thomas, Seth and Matthew, and daughter, Avery.

Contact Information:

Northwest Missouri State University
Office of University Advancement

800 University Drive
Maryville, MO 64468
Phone: (660) 562-1248 / (660) 562-0816
Fax: (660) 562-1990
E-mail: covert@nwmissouri.edu

(Office is temporarily located in the Advancement House, 720 College Ave.)

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