Connie Brock has been named Missouri Western State University’s executive associate to the president. Brock began her duties Jan. 5.
“Connie has the combination of skills and experience that will make her a valuable asset to the Missouri Western campus and I’m looking forward to working with her,” said Dr. Robert Vartabedian, Missouri Western’s president.
Brock has been an administrative assistant at Mosaic Life Care since 2012, providing administrative support to two associate administrators. Previously, she served as office manager for Trimus Financial Services in Smithville, Mo., executive assistant to the president/CEO and legal counsel of Systems & Service Technologies of St. Joseph and executive assistant to the president/CEO of Fermenta Animal Health Company in Kansas City, Mo.
“As an alumna of Missouri Western, I welcome the opportunity to give back to the organization in this role,” Brock said. “I consider it a privilege to work with the staff, faculty and students at Missouri Western.”
Brock earned a business certificate from Missouri Western State University. She currently serves on the St. Joseph Symphony Board of Directors.
As executive associate to the president, Brock will oversee the daily operations of Dr. Vartabedian’s office. She will also serve as secretary to Missouri Western’s Board of Governors.
Brock replaces Kim Weddle, who has been named Missouri Western’s director of development.
Missouri Western State University is a comprehensive regional university providing a blend of traditional liberal arts and professional degree programs. The university offers student-centered, high quality instruction that focuses on experience-based learning, community service, and state-of-the-art technology. Missouri Western is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit www.missouriwestern.edu.