Southwest Baptist University

Mark Grabowski
Director of Safety and Security
Office: Hammons Center
Phone: (417) 328-1556
Email
Serving SBU since 1991.

Formal Education: Mark earned a Bachelor of Science in Recreation and Parks Management from Pennsylvania State University, a Master of Arts in Religious Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from Drury University. 

Professional Certifications: Mark is a graduate of the Springfield Police Academy (120), and has earned professional certifications of Certified Protection Officer from the International Foundation for Protection Officers, Certified Safety and Health Specialist and Defensive Driving Instructor from the National Safety Council,  Community Emergency Response Team from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and is a DSX Access Systems Administrator.

Committee Involvement: Mark has recently served on the North Central Accreditation and Benefits Committees as well as Chair of the Staff Task Force Committee. Mark is also chair of the Safety Committee and serves on various committees each year.

Church Activities: Mark is an active member of the First Baptist Church of Bolivar Missouri where he serves as a deacon and Sunday School teacher. Mark also participates in missions with the church.

Hobbies: Mark enjoys fitness, martial arts, travel, and reading in his free time.

Zeke Clawson
Assistant Director of Safety and Security
Office: Hammons Center
Phone: (417) 328-1556
Email
Serving SBU since 1996.

Formal Education: Zeke earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Southwest Baptist University. 

Professional Certifications:  Zeke has earned professional certifications of Basic Protection Officer from the International Foundation for Protection Officers, and Certified Safety and Health Specialist and Defensive Driving Instructor from the National Safety Council, Community Emergency Response Team from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, DSX Access Systems Administrator, and many other field oriented certifications.

Committee Involvement:  Zeke has recently served on the Strategic Planning Committee, and Staff Council. He also serves on the Safety Committee and various other committees each year.

Church Activities:  Zeke is an active member of the First Baptist Church of Bolivar Missouri where he serves as a Sunday School teacher and sponsor for youth.

Hobbies: Zeke enjoys playing golf, puzzles, cooking, and reading in his free time.

Darren Farris
Access Control Coordinator
Office: Hammons Center
Phone: (417) 328-1556
Email
Serving SBU since 2006.

Formal Education: Darren earned a Bachelor of Science in Youth Ministry and Psychology from Southwest Baptist University.  He is currently pursuing Masters in Business and Organizational Security Management from Webster University.

Professional Certifications:  Darren is a certified Taser instructor, and received certification in Professional Locksmithing from Lockmasters Security Institute.

Church Activities:  Darren is an active member of the First Baptist Church of Bolivar Missouri.

Hobbies: Darren enjoys playing golf, disk golf, wood working, and reading in his free time.