By MATT PIKE
St. Joseph Post
Missouri Governor Mike Parson has announced that Bill Grimwood, has been appointed to the Missouri Western State University Board of Governors.
Grimwood is the Chief Information Officer for Hillyard Companies of St. Joseph. His term will expire on October 29th, 2024.
“I’m a strong believer in public service,” Grimwood says in a news release. “I believe that my volunteer work in the community matters. I like to see our community, the Northwest Missouri region and the state of Missouri grow healthier, stronger, and more sustainable. I believe that a university is an anchor for each community where they are based."
"I want to be part of the decisions that help MWSU succeed and by extension, help St Joseph, Buchanan County, and the Northwest Missouri region thrive.”
Grimwood has been with Hilyard for 24 years. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Kansas and is in his ninth year on the MWSU Foundation Board, serving as chairman for the last two. He also served 10 years on the Mosaic Life Care Foundation Board, three as board chairman, and is currently on the Mosaic Life Care Quality Committee.
Parson’s appointment is subject to confirmation by the Missouri Senate. Grimwood’s appointment will bring the Board of Governors to a full seven voting members plus the non-voting student member.