1. NEWS: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 23, 2017
Media Contact: Valorie Coleman
Public Relations Director
College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout, MO 65726
Office: (417) 690-2212
Cell: (417) 365-2727
Email: vcoleman@cofo.edu
College of the Ozarks hosts Patrick Carpenter, vice president for The Great Game of Business, Inc.
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — On Monday, Jan. 16, 2017, College of the Ozarks hosted Patrick Carpenter,a vice
president for The Great Game of Business, Inc., in the Jones Auditorium. He spoke to students on the fundamentals of
handling finances and being good stewards with their own finances.
His 30-year career has included senior management positions with two global Fortune 100 companies and international
business assignments in Brazil, Canada, Mexico, and the U.K. Carpenter also owned his own business, which he grew
from a million in revenue to more than $12 million in revenue.
Carpenter works for The Great Game of Business, a division of SRC Holdings Corporation, an employee-owned company
started in 1983 in Springfield, Missouri. The company employs more than 1,400 people, operates 14 business units, and
has won various awards such as Top 100 Companiesto Work for in America and the National Business Ethics Award.
The company embraces the concept of “Open Book Management,” as pioneered by its founder and CEO Jack Stack,
author of the book, The Great Game of Business.
“It is important to recognize and share financial truths, especially in business,” Carpenter said. “As Christians, it is vital to
not treat money as a secret or be fearful of it. Sharing financial truths with employees allows them to feel more engaged,
creating a culture of truth and understanding.”
After a short and successfulmilitary commitment with the U.S. Air Force, Carpenter worked his way through college.
After deciding against pursing a medical degree, Carpenter embarked on a successful20-year medical business
management career that included senior management positions with two global Fortune 100 medical companies. Recently,
he has held severalsenior leadership roles within SRC and now leads the business development and coaching efforts of
their flagship consulting practice.
“I think that Mr. Carpenter’s business concept is thought-provoking and encourages all employees to become invested in
the company,” said Lauren Presley,junior public relations major.
For additional information, contact the Public Relations Office at (417) 690-2212.
About College of the Ozarks
College of the Ozarks is a Christian, liberal arts college located on a 1,000-acre campusin Point Lookout,Missouri.
Christian values,hard work,and financial responsibility comprise the fundamental building blocksof the “Hard Work
U.” experience.The college earnsnumerous accolades yearly,including being named the #1 Best Value College in the
Midwest for 2015 by “U.S. News & World Report.”
The Keeter Center — the College’s upscale lodge, restaurant, and conference facility — was ranked the No.1 Top Small
Hotel in the U.S. by TripAdvisorfor 2016. It featuresfine dining, historic lodging, and meeting rooms. With more than
350 student workers, it is the largest work station on the College of the Ozarks campus.
To achieve its vision, College of the Ozarks pursuesacademic, vocational,Christian, patriotic and cultural goals.These
goals are mirrored in School of the Ozarks, begun in fall 2012 for high school students, and the S. Truett Cathy Lower
School, opened in fall 2014 to K-sixth grade students. Seventh and eighth gradeswere added in fall 2015, completing the

2. K-college model. For information, call the public relations office at (417) 690-2212 orvisit www.cofo.edu. Follow
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01.23.17 – Paige Arnett
PHOTO CAPTION: College of the Ozarks hosted Patrick Carpenter, a vice president at The Great Game of Business,
Inc., in the Jones Auditorium on Jan. 16, 2017. Carpenter spoke to students on the fundamentals of handling finances and
translating that knowledge into the realm of business.