Deb Snellen, SPHR oversees the talent management program serving the University of Missouri advancement team. For twenty-five years prior to this role, Deb owned a nationally known consulting firm, Business Class, a company dedicated to training and development options for improving organizational performance. A specialist in leadership, talent management, organizational development, communication skills, and strategic planning, Deb has provided workshops and seminars nationwide and in Canada. She has presented at numerous CASE conferences and co-chaired the Newcomers' session at the 2020 CASE VI conference. Her work in talent management has resulted in national and regional Gold CASE awards.