Mulligan helps select CFO’s top humanitarian

Published 3:35 pm Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Missouri State University-West Plains Chancellor Zora Mulligan recently helped select the Community Foundation of the Ozarks’ 2026 Humanitarian of the Year.

Mulligan, who also serves on the Greater West Plains Area Chamber of Commerce board, was part of a regional selection committee organized by the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce to review nominations for the annual award.

The panel selected Hank Molinengo of Springfield for the honor. Molinengo, who relocated to the Ozarks following a career with the U.S. Navy and George Washington University Law School, was recognized for his extensive volunteer work with Springfield Public Schools, Crosslines Community Outreach and CoxHealth. He will receive a $5,000 cash award to donate to charities of his choice.

The CFO will present the award to Molinengo during the National Philanthropy Day celebration at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Springfield. Tickets are available at cfozarks.org/npd.