Greg Burris
Executive Director, Give 5 Program

Greg founded the Give 5 program, a civic matchmaking program for retirees. In 2024, he officially stepped down as President and CEO of United Way of the Ozarks to serve as Executive Director of the Give 5 Program.
Greg earned his master’s in business administration from Missouri State University. Prior to joining the United Way team, he served as the Vice President of Administration & Information at Missouri State, and worked as Springfield’s City Manager for ten years.
When Greg isn’t dreaming up new ways to enhance lives in the Ozarks, he enjoys playing guitar in a local band, Static in the Attic or spending time with his wife and daughter.
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