Local veteran got "fighting spirit' in Vietnam War

Roger Stottlemyre stands near the framed Purple Heart awarded him as a Marine.
Roger Stottlemyre stands near the framed Purple Heart awarded him as a Marine.

As the executive director of the Missouri Gaming Commission and past superintendent of the Missouri Highway Patrol, Roger Stottlemyre has built a history of accomplishments.

But as the former Marine notes, training and experiences received in the military have helped him overcome any challenge he has encountered during his professional endeavors.

"I guess I bought into the idea of being the best that I could be," he said.

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