THE ZETA PHI PAGE 2
From Small Town
Chillicothe to
Big-City Businessman
The Beta Experiences
Contributing to the Success of
Mike Wood '77
F
irst introduced to Beta Theta Pi through Mike
Turner '74, Mike Wood '77 found a piece of his
hometown of Chillicothe in Zeta Phi. "Four of us came
from a small town and learned to interact with others
from Kansas City, St. Louis, and all parts of Missouri."
he shared. "The diversity was great and we all shared
similar values."
After earning his bachelor's in accountancy, Mike
went on to work for a trade group in an accounting and
management position under their insurance division. He
began his career developing an insurance program for
commercial feedlots, but it wasn't long before he had
larger dreams for his future. Along with some of his
colleagues, Mike decided to break away and together
they started their own insurance brokerage firm, Cline
Wood Agency Inc., specializing in risk management
for commercial transportation and agriculture. Mike
currently serves as president.
Mike recalls his years as an undergraduate with pride,
remembering intramurals, attending MU sporting
events, and the camaraderie that Zeta Phi offered.
Being around other young men with goals and focus
helped Mike accomplish his own goals and pursue
opportunities. "Many of my Beta brothers were and are
great achievers," he said. "They inspired me to work hard
and achieve." Mike encourages current undergraduate
members to take advantage of their network of brothers,
work hard, and look for ways to be entrepreneurial.
There's something truly unique about going through
the college experience together, and sharing that bond
for a lifetime. Mike has kept in touch with many of his
brothers over the years, and urges those who haven't to
reconnect. "Reach out to your Beta brothers and cherish
those friendships and memories," he shared. It's a bond
that never truly dies, but rather picks up right where it
left off.
Mike and his wife, Julie, have a daughter, Courtney,
and two sons, Clayton Wood '08 and Connor Wood
'12—all of whom graduated from MU. Mike is proud to
share his Zeta Phi experience with his sons. They enjoy
traveling and socializing as a family, and Mike enjoys
taking time to cook and play golf.
You can connect with Mike at mikew@clinewood.com.
CHAPTER OFFICERS
Chapter President
Spencer Stapf '19
St. Louis, Mo.
(314) 406-7215
spencer.stapf@missouribeta.com
Head Recruitment Chairman
Will Rowe '19
St. Louis, Mo.
(314) 440-3770
rush@missouribeta.com
Alumni Relations Chairman
Brooks Davis '20
Champaign, Ill.
(217) 722-7094
brooks.davis@missouribeta.com
HELP US RECRUIT
NEW ZETA PHIS!
Alumni Recommendations Needed for
Fall 2018 Recruitment
D
o you know a future or current young man at the
University of Missouri who fits the ideals of Beta
Theta Pi? Planning for fall 2018 recruitment is already
underway, and we need your help to find the best candidates!
Please send in your recommendations to Recruitment
Chairman Will Rowe '19 at rush@missouribeta.com
or visit our website at www.missouribeta.com for more
information. We look forward to hearing from you!
New members of the Alumni Association Student Board,
Jack Fink '21 and Brooks Davis '20, at the Mizzou
football stadium—a treasured territory.
