1. Dr. Joe Cardwell A Servant Leader prepared for Oktibbeha County Leadership Development FORUM 2006-07 Class by: Ann Sansing

2. What is Servant Leadership  An art, condition of the heart, more than a set of things to…Max DePree  Modern concept began with Robert Greenleaf’s article..”The Servant Leader”, meaning we must seek to serve each other in order to be true leaders.  It is not a hierarchical style –Emphasizes collaboration –Trust –Empathy

3. Bio Sketch  Born near Vernon, Texas  Earned a bachelor’s and master’s degrees in dairy manufacturing from Texas Tech University  Doctorate in dairy foods and dairy chemistry was completed at North Carolina State University  Taught at MSU from 1952-1990  Served for 34 years as a U.S. Department of Agriculture dairy products grader  Former Interim Department Head of Dairy Science at Mississippi State University

4. Bio Sketch Cont’d  Over 100 publications in official journals  Served as a major professor or as committee member of 150 master’s or doctoral students  Selected by Foss Food Technology to participate in International Tours as representative of United States Scientist  Held office of president for numerous regional organizations, published numerous bulletins and a student manual that focused on food analysis and evaluation…used widely by many universities

5. Teaching Awards  Included in Leaders in American Science  Received the National Kraft Dairy Science Teaching Award  Southern Division/American Dairy Science Association Honors Award  MSU Alumni Association Teaching Award  Gamma Sigma Delta Teaching Award  Alpha Zeta Outstanding Teaching Award

6. Cardwell Family Mrs. Leota and Dr. Joe Rebecca, Durenda & David

7. Extended Family

8. Community Service  United Way Budget and Allocations Committee  Supporters and Benefactors of Starkville Community Theatre  Golden Triangle Planning and Development District Advisory Committee  Chamber of Commerce Members  Oktibbeha County Hospital Auxiliary Patient Representative  Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum Advisory Committee  Cancer Society Relay for Life Committee

9. Community Service Cont’d  Scout Master of Troop 45  Grand Master of the Masonic Lodge  Local President & State VP of Civitan Club  Life Member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion  Grand Marshals of the Starkville Christmas Parade—Dr. Joe and Mrs. Leota  Recipients of T.E. Veitch Award—Dr. Joe and Mrs. Leota  Named Blue Cross/Blue Shield Ageless Heroes

10. Servant Leader in Church  Sunday School teacher  Served on administrative board  Lay Leader  Chairman of television ministry—ran camera for 27 years  Chairman of the Board of Directors at the Wesley Foundation of MSU

11.  MAFES Sales Store dairy products section became the Cardwell Cheese Shoppe on April 28, 2006.  Dr. Cardwell was instrumental in teaching generations of Mississippi State University students how to produce the popular Edam, Cheddar, and cottage cheese.

12. Impacts Young Visitors

13. Hobby  Collecting antique watches and clocks –Outgrowth of being an Air Corp Aircraft Instrument Specialist during World War II.

14. Another Hobby  Buck Dancing—known as one of the best dancers around

15. How Would You Define Your Dad? Message from Rebecca Message from Durenda Message from David

16. Summary Career Service SERVANT LEADERSHIP “Leading is doing with a servant heart” Community Service Religious Service

17. Questions ?

18. References  MSU to dedicate cheese store in memory of former professor, Retrieved: September 28, 2006 from www.msstate.edu/web/media/detail.php?id=3421 www.msstate.edu/web/media/detail.php?id=3421  Greater Starkville Development Partnership,Toursim Awards, Retrieved: September 28, 2006 from www.starkville.org/tourism/awards.html www.starkville.org/tourism/awards.html  Stage Write, SCT loses dear friend, supporter, Fall, 2003.  MAFES Cheese Sales Store, FAQ, http://msucheese.com/faq.cfm http://msucheese.com/faq.cfm  Personal interview with Leota Cardwell, December 1, 2006.  Personal testimonials from Rebecca, Duranda, and David Cardwell via email.  Servant Leadership, Retrieved: December 10, 2006 from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Servant_leadership#Further_reading http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Servant_leadership#Further_reading