We are thrilled to announce the newest addition to our team, Sara Brown, who joins us as a Marketing Instructor in the Missouri State University Marketing Department! Please extend a warm welcome to Sara as she becomes a valued member of the MSU Marketing family. We are confident that her extensive expertise, fresh energy, and strong passion for developing future marketing leaders will greatly benefit our students, department, college, and the wider community. We eagerly anticipate the creativity, inspiration, and impact she will bring.

Returning to Her Roots: A Bear Through and Through

For Sara Brown, joining the Missouri State University Marketing Department truly feels like coming home. An accomplished alumna, Sara earned both her Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management (Summa Cum Laude, 2001) and her Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing (2022) from Missouri State University. This deep connection to our institution is something she cherishes, expressing,

“I am proud to be joining the Marketing Department; it really feels like coming full circle and coming home.”

Adding to her MSU lineage, Sara also served as a Per Course Instructor at Missouri State University from 2004-2006, where she previously taught Principles of Marketing and Sales Management, developing lesson plans, tests, and class projects. This past experience means she’s already familiar with our campus and deeply committed to our students’ success.

Bringing Over 20 Years of Real-World Marketing Expertise

Sara brings over 20 years of invaluable experience in the marketing field directly into the classroom. Throughout her career, she has held significant roles where she developed and executed comprehensive marketing strategies. For example, she’s had experience working at Penmac Staffing Services, where she was instrumental in creating vital marketing materials for sales and recruitment support, organizing company events, and conducting market research. Additionally, her experience at Sperry Van Ness/Rankin Company involved developing commercial property marketing plans, designing client presentations, managing contracts, and conducting sales activities and market research.

Her experience in these diverse roles ensures that our students will gain real-world insights and learn directly from current industry practices.

Impact in the Classroom and Beyond

This semester, Sara will be teaching Principles of Marketing and Advertising, courses where her extensive background will undoubtedly enrich the learning experience. Her passion for marketing, combined with her dedication to student development, promises to bring a dynamic and inspiring atmosphere to her classes.

Please join us in extending the warmest welcome to Sara Brown. We are thrilled to have her leadership and experience contributing to the success of our students and the growth of the Marketing Department at Missouri State University.

As always, Go Bears!