McBee Elected to CASE District IV Cabinet

Lori McBee, vice president for advancement and alumni engagement at University of the Ozarks, has been elected as a state director on the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) District IV cabinet.

McBee will represent Arkansas on the CASE District IV cabinet, which supports and enhances the personal growth of university advancement professionals across the region, which includes Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. McBee is the first U of O employee to serve on the cabinet.

The two-year appointment began on July 1, 2025.

"I'm honored to serve on the CASE District IV cabinet as one of the state directors," McBee said. "This opportunity allows me to collaborate with colleagues across the region and bring new ideas and resources back to University of the Ozarks while supporting the mission of CASE and advancing the impact of educational advancement in our state."

McBee has been a professional fundraiser for 28 years, including 24 years with Ozarks.

She has served as vice president of advancement and alumni engagement at Ozarks since 2013. Before that she held several positions at the University, including director of alumni relations and director of development.