Barrios named IAAP Executive of the Year

Dr. Frank Barrios, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts at Southeast Missouri State University, was recently selected as the 2011 Executive of the Year for the Girardot Chapter of International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) at its annual Executive Recognition Banquet on Oct. 18. Barrios is a Clinical Psychologist holding a doctoral degree from the University of Cincinnati. Currently he manages ten departments, five centers, and over 150 faculty, professional staff and administrative personnel.

"Dr. Barrios is the executive every boss should strive to be and the boss every administrative professional wants to work for. Together we have weathered every crisis and vented every emotion imaginable while caring for over 150 employees and 2,100 students," said Carol Kitchen, CPS/CAP, Senior Administrative Assistant, Office of the Dean for the College of Liberal Arts at Southeast Missouri State University.

IAAP is made up of administrative assistants, office coordinators, executive secretaries, office managers and other professionals. IAAP seeks to enhance individual and collective value and influence, and sets standards of excellence within the business community. For more information about the Girardot Chapter of IAAP, visit iaap-girardot.org or contact Frances Wissmiller, CPS/CAP, Membership Chair, at (573) 651-2004.