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Introduction Materials for David Burton

Thanks to the Greene County Commission, executive body of government in Greene County, for its annual support of extension.

Relevant past employment: Fives years as managing editor of the weekly newspaper in Willard, Mo. (1989 - 1993); three years in alumni and development work at Southwest Missouri State University, Sringfield, Mo.; and six years as public relations specialist in the communication and marketing department at Associated Electric Cooperative Inc., Springfield, Mo. (1995 - 2001).

Responsibilities: Assists the media, individuals and communities in gaining a better understanding of local issues and approaches available to citizens for public decision making and manages the Southwest Region News Service, which serves media outlets throughout the area.

Memberships: Southwest Missouri Society of Professional Journalists, Ozarks Press Association and the International Society of Weekly Newspaper Editors.

Publications: Numerous newspaper and magazines articles plus two books: "A History of the Rural Schools of Greene County, Mo." and "Official Guide to the Registered Historic Sites of Greene County, Mo."

What is your top goal for the coming year? Continue to expand the use of our Southwest Region News Service in order to reach an even larger audience with extension's unbiased, research-based information.

What do you enjoy most about working with University of Missouri Extension? My co-workers are very knowledgeable and professional but most importantly, I feel like our work, efforts and programs are helping to improve the lives of Missourians.

What is one thing about MU Extension you wish Missourians in your area knew about? There is a wealth of information, including most extension guide sheets, available online at http://extension.missouri.edu.

Honors: 2004 "Team of the Year" from University of Missouri Extension Association; 2004 "Innovator Award," from UMEA; 2004 "AgriMissouri Media Award," (bronze) from Missouri Department of Agriculture; eight different journalism awards from the Missouri Press Association (1989—1993).

Contact information: Burton can be reached at (417) 862-9284, ext. 16 or via e-mail at burtond@missouri.edu.

The Southwest Region News Service is a weekly educational news service for University of Missouri Extension in southwest Missouri. This news service uses the resources of Missouri University and local extension faculty to inform the public of extension programs, information and key civic issues that impact our communities, families and businesses. Weekly articles making up Southwest Region News Service are delivered electronically to hundreds of subscribers, extension council members and media outlets throughout southwest Missouri.

Consult David's list of available programs here.