Diedriech takes post at William Woods

FULTON - Dan Diedriech has spent almost his entire career in Mid-Missouri, and he has returned to the area to be vice president for advancement at William Woods University. He will be responsible for the departments of development, alumni relations, marketing and university relations.

"We are pleased to have someone with so much development experience join our team," WWU President Jahnae H. Barnett said. "We look forward to the many things we know the areas of his responsibility can accomplish with his guidance. There is no question that his knowledge of the community is a significant asset."

Diedriech spent eight years as executive director of university relations at Lincoln University after nine years as news director, anchor and reporter at KRCG-TV.

He also served as president of the Jefferson City West Rotary Club and on the fundraising and marketing committees of Columbia South Rotary.

Most recently, Diedriech was senior director of development for colleges and units at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Before that he served three years as assistant vice president for college relations and 10 years as vice president for institutional advancement at Westminster College.