What does it mean to make an impact? For these four members of the Drury family, community impact is more than a buzz word — it’s a daily practice rooted in responsibility, compassion, and leadership. In this issue, we highlight the perspectives of alumni who are building stronger communities through their work and presence. Whether in city government, nonprofit service, or business, their stories remind us that meaningful change often begins close to home — and that a Drury education continues to echo far beyond graduation.

Diana Bugg ’69

Retired Executive Sales Manager for IBM, KPMG Consulting and HP

Drury Board of Trustees Member since 2000

Studying business and psychology at Drury helped me navigate the world of corporate IT, where I learned the art of creative thinking, strategic planning, and managing people. This later served me well in the world of nonprofits here in Sonoma. Besides counseling Executive Directors pro bono, I have served on the Boards of the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art, Sonoma International Film Festival, and Jack London State Park. In essence, I embraced what Drury taught me about fellowship and giving back.

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Mark Walker ’79

Chairman & CEO for TransLand

Drury Board of Trustees Member since 2015

As an owner of a family-owned business, I am creating jobs that help other families in the Ozarks thrive. Continuing the tradition my parents started 43 years ago is a great joy. I enjoy serving on nonprofit boards of directors like Care To Learn, volunteering for projects like United Way’s Campaign Cabinet, and giving back to my alma mater through service on Drury’s Board of Trustees. During my senior year, I was invited to join Dr. Robert Wilhoit and Dr. Richard Killough for weekly meetings at Springfield Rotary Club during November, and both professors would share stories, most all of which were tied to the value of community service. Now I’ve been a Rotarian for 40 years in three different communities. I give Drury credit for exposing me to the value of community involvement.

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Abby Glenn ’11 M. Comm. ’13

Assistant Vice President (AVP), Business Development Officer
for Central Bank

A pivotal moment of my Drury experience was volunteering with Habitat for Humanity during my orientation week. Later, my Alpha class volunteered with Habitat for Humanity again and we saw the progression of the home we were helping build. Eventually, I worked for the nonprofit and was planning the organization’s largest fundraising gala, and the featured homeowner owned the house I had helped build. I’ve now switched careers. Currently, I am in banking and serve as the treasurer of the Board of Trustees for The Kitchen, Inc., read monthly to a first grade classroom with Ozarks Literacy Council, and am the President Elect of the Rotary Club of Springfield. I’ve continued serving the university through my passion of nonprofit organizations and volunteerism by co-coordinating the annual Nonprofit Leadership Conference hosted by Drury for the past five years. I’ve enjoyed seeing the conference continue to grow and provide valuable resources for nonprofit professionals in our community.

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Malorie Cashel Marrs ’09

City Clerk of Bentonville, Ark.

Serving as the newly elected Bentonville City Clerk has deepened my commitment to public service and strengthened my passion for supporting my community through leadership, organization, and accountability. This role has given me firsthand experience in how effective local government can improve lives and taught me the value of listening, learning, and leading with integrity. My education at Drury University — not only as an International Political Science major, but as someone who was involved with multiple student activities such as Greek Life and SGA — played a crucial role in shaping this perspective, providing me with a strong foundation in critical thinking, communication, and civic responsibility. The lessons I learned at Drury continue to guide my work, inspiring me to serve purposefully and make a positive, lasting impact on Bentonville.