Alumni

Deb Myers is a distinguished educator and artist. Deb taught for 25 years at Highland High School in Lewistown, MO, 12 full-time years at Culver-Stockton College, and an additional 15+ years at C-SC as an adjunct professor. Even after retiring from C-SC, Deb continues to teach in the tri-states at the Quincy Art Center, is a realtor for Fretwell Real Estate LLC, and works a couple days a month at Alliance Art Gallery in historic downtown Hannibal.
Deb is a member of the Chicago, St. Louis, and Arkansas Pastel Associations, St. Louis Watercolor Society, Quincy and Hannibal Arts Centers, and the Missouri Real Estate Association. Professionally, Deb has been recognized with the Helsabeck Prize for Excellence in Teaching at Culver-Stockton and the Terry Ford Award at the Juried Exhibition in Chicago. Among her accolades, she is most proud of the incredible art students she has had through the years and the amazing things they have gone on to do. Besides teaching, Deb enjoys spending time with family, garden, and of course, creating art.

Tony and Linda Kozelichki are dedicated parents and recipients of the Honorary Wildcat award for their unwavering commitment to Culver-Stockton College. Both built careers in education—Tony spent 30 years as an educator and broadcaster, and Linda served for 12 years.
Their deep connection to the College began when their son, Anton ’14, enrolled as a freshman. Anton played on the football team before an epileptic seizure redirected his focus to broadcasting, where he became the voice of Wildcat athletics. Following Anton’s passing just weeks before his graduation, 13 campus organizations honored his impact at a packed memorial service. To carry forward his passion, Tony and Linda established the Anton Kozelichki ’14 Spirit Leadership Award, celebrating the love and passion that Anton had for C-SC.
Today, Tony and Linda remain an integral part of campus life, regularly volunteering at events like Everyone Doing More (EDM) and assisting with the college career closet. In their home community, Tony serves as a Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge 387 President and is involved in the Gerlaw Christian Church, while Linda is active with P.E.O. (Philanthropic Education Organization) and Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority. In their free time, they enjoy traveling, Tony is an avid sports memorabilia collector, and Linda enjoys reading and antiquing.

A 1987 graduate of Highland High School, Logsdon set scoring records that stood for more than three decades before continuing his basketball career at Culver-Stockton on scholarship. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration and later completed a master’s degree in education, a master’s degree in business administration and a degree in exercise physiology from the University of Missouri. Logsdon has dedicated much of his life to athletics, coaching approximately 1,200 games across multiple levels of competition. He served as a Nike EYBL coach for the Missouri Phenom—one of only 32 Nike-sponsored clubs in the nation—and founded the Missouri Stealth national fastpitch program, which grew to 22 teams and helped secure numerous collegiate scholarships for young women. His contributions to youth and amateur athletics culminated in his induction into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. In addition to coaching, Logsdon has built a dual career in real estate and medical sales. He has spent more than 20 years in the medical device industry and currently serves as a distributor for Globus Medical. Logsdon has remained closely connected to his community, supporting local student-athletes and programs, including funding state championship rings for Highland girls’ golf and softball teams. In 2025, he published “It Ain’t About the Money: A Coach’s Quest for Purpose, Impact, and Cultivating a Life That Matters,” a book that reflects his philosophy on leadership, relationships and service.

Rick grew up on a farm near Grain Valley, MO and graduated from Grain Valley High School in 1968. He attended Culver-Stockton College graduating with a BA in Public Speaking. Rick’s 40+ year career spanned across banking, real estate, and government with time spent in the community of Manhattan, KS and on both sides of the state line in the Kansas City metro area. In August of 2023, Rick was asked to revitalize the Kansas City Alumni Association of Culver-Stockton College after inactivity due to the pandemic. He accepted the challenge by first recruiting alumni for the KCAA leadership team and hosted the first event in November 2023. In just three years, under Rick's leadership and guidance, the KCAA has flourished. Numerous events have been held expanding alumni engagement, bringing alumni to support the Wildcats athletics when competing in the KC area, and creating a welcoming community of alumni for new graduates or those new to the KC area. Rick has also led the effort to partner with Admissions in student recruitment in the KC area and Career Services bringing KC businesses to the annual spring career fair on campus. In addition to Rick’s leadership of the Kansas City Alumni Association, he has served on the Culver-Stockton College Alumni Board, as Director of the Homecoming Golf Classic tournament, and continues to be involved with the Zeta Pi Chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity.

Mrs. Chesney (Smola) Peuster ‘06 is a distinguished Human Resources professional and national SHRM member. Chesney earned her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Culver-Stockton College. Chesney is a current member of national SHRM (Society of Human Resources Management), as well as served as the President of the Northeast Missouri Area Chapter of SHRM in 2025. Chesney is also involved in the North Workforce Development Board through the Missouri Office of Workforce Development, member of the American Institute of Healthcare Compliance, and a part of the leadership team of Hester Community Church in Maywood, MO. Professionally, Chesney has been recognized locally by the Quincy Herald-Whig as part of the 2021 Class of 20 Under 40, was a 2023 Missouri LEAD Award in HR nominee, and earned her SHRM-CP certification in 2024. Beyond professional achievement, Chesney is a proud mother and enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and supporting her son in all of his various activities, as well as, reading, cooking, and is a STL Cardinals fan.