Alumni, Page 4

Luke Rubin earned his parks, recreation and sport degree in May and now gets to see the inner workings on a sports business through his job with The Basketball Tournament. Rubin serves as a team relations specialist where he offers support to the players and teams that compete in the $1 million, winner-take-all tournament. A self-proclaimed “sports geek,” Rubin served as a student assistant with the MU football team for four years. Photo courtesy of Luke Rubin.

July 24, 2022

Pursuing his passions
Larna Schnitker (pictured left) graduated with an agribusiness management degree from the University of Missouri in May and created Amp'd Up Ag in 2020, alongside her boyfriend, Michael Fidler (senior agriculture major, pictured right), and her sister, Lucy (senior agribusiness management major). They offer consulting services for a variety of farming challenges, with a focus on helping farmers achieve higher yields while lowering their input costs. To go along with consulting, Amp’d Up Ag also offers custom spraying and tissue testing services. They also play an active role on the Schnitker family farm. Photo courtesy of Larna Schnitker.

July 20, 2022

Amplifying Agriculture
Sherry Flint-Garcia

May 23, 2022

Sherry Flint-Garcia Named Alumnus of the Year by CAFNR Alumni Association
Photo of Doug Kueker. White man with dark brown hair, wearing a navy suit jacket and light button up underneath

May 23, 2022

Doug Kueker Receives Citation of Merit from CAFNR Alumni Association
Derek Coats

May 23, 2022

Derek Coats Receives Honorary Membership from CAFNR Alumni Association
Mark-Linit-Retirement

May 23, 2022

Marc Linit Named Honorary Member of the CAFNR Alumni Association
Jenna Fusinatto

May 23, 2022

Jenna Fusinatto Receives Distinguished Service Award from CAFNR Alumni Association
Greg Rotert

May 23, 2022

Greg Rotert Honored with True Tiger Volunteer Award from CAFNR Alumni Association
Dustin Johansen

May 23, 2022

Dustin Johansen Honored as Past President of CAFNR Alumni Association
Greg Chase has returned to his alma mater a handful of times to share his expertise with University of Missouri students on proper dining etiquette in a business setting. Chase graduated with a degree in hospitality management from Mizzou in 2007, and is certified by the Protocol School of Washington as a corporate etiquette and international protocol consultant. Chase’s most recent trip to MU happened in March, with him offering advice on how students should conduct themselves during a meal in a professional setting – especially in light of the pandemic.

April 6, 2022

Making a Great First Impression