About Todd Parnell
Todd Parnell canoeing on the Buffalo River.
Photo credit: Bob Linder.
Todd Parnell
Todd Parnell is the retired President of Drury University, co-founder and retired CEO of THE BANK in Springfield, MO, civic leader, award-winning author inducted into the Missouri Writers Hall of Fame in 2012, environmental advocate as co-founder of the Upper White River Basin Foundation and retired Chair of the Missouri Clean Water Commission, and an eighth generation native of the Ozarks.
Parnell resides in Springfield with his wife of 45 years, Betty. They are blessed with four children and five grandchildren, for whom he has great plans on the river.
His passion for engaging all in wild and natural places speaks to individual personal benefit and growth as well as new generations of environmental advocates to protect our unique resources. His commitment to clean water in the Ozarks speaks to a precious and unique natural resource that underlays a vibrant regional water based economy.
“Few people are more passionate about the Ozarks — both the physical region and the Ozarks on the page — than Todd Parnell.”
-Dr. Brooks Blevins, Professor of Ozarks Studies, Missouri State University
Leadership | Springfield, MO | 1997-Current
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Drury University (2007-2013)
President
Adjunct Professor
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The Bank | Springfield, MO (1997-2004)
Founding CEO
Board
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Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce (2004)
Board Chairman
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Community Foundation of the Ozarks (2006)
Board Chairman
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Springfield Regional Airport (2006-2007)
Board Vice-Chairman
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United Way of the Ozarks (2012)
Annual Campaign Chairman
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Springfield Innovation, Inc (2013-14)
Board Chairman
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Every Child Civic Initiative (2013-14)
Board Co-Chairman
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Missouri Clean Water Commission (2013-15)
Chair
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Schoolcraft Chapter | Ozarks Chapter 2022-23
Chair