Man from Diamond appointed to Missouri Commission on Human Rights

Jefferson City —  A man from Diamond was among those appointed by Missouri Governor Mike Parson to boards and commissions in the state.

Christopher “Chris” Slinkard, CPA of Diamond, was appointed to the Missouri Commission on Human Rights.

Slinkard currently serves as assistant professor of accounting for the University of Central Oklahoma.

He previously served as a professional in residence at Missouri Southern State University’s College of Business; as director of the Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations’ Division of Employment Security; president of USA Tank Storage Systems and Affiliates; and other leadership positions in industry and state government.

Slinkard holds a Bachelor of Science in accounting and a Master of Science in project management from Missouri State University and a Doctor of Philosophy in business administration with emphasis in accounting from Kennesaw State University.