David Young, center, associate vice-chancellor for information technology at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP), retired from his position on Jan. 9 after over eight years of service to the university. He was hired in Nov. 2017 as the director of information technology services. Young received a certificate noting his years of service and a pocket watch from the chancellor. Young is pictured with team members from the IT department pictured from left to right: Biff Bird, Mike Scheidt, Brett Becker, Kelly Elkins, Kris Brinkerhoff, David Young, Grayson Gordon, Rachel Peterson, CJ Collins, Krista Lair and Heath Lair (MSU-WP photo).

Young is pictured with team members from the IT department pictured from left to right: Biff Bird, Mike Scheidt, Brett Becker, Kelly Elkins, Kris Brinkerhoff, David Young, Grayson Gordon, Rachel Peterson, CJ Collins, Krista Lair and Heath Lair (MSU-WP photo).