Join Connor Tollison, Mizzou Tigers’ Starting Center (#55), as he steps off the football field and into the heart of Missouri’s $10 billion logging and lumber industry. In this exclusive tour of East Perry Lumber, located in rural Missouri, Connor shares his passion for the outdoors, his studies in Parks, Recreation, Sport, and Tourism and his newfound appreciation for the zero-waste practices of the wood industry.
Growing up in Jackson, Missouri, Connor always had a deep connection to the outdoors. Now, he’s diving into how Missouri’s forest products industry creates jobs for more than 42,000 hard-working Missourians, powers rural communities and turns every piece of wood into valuable by-products that improve lives and make homes better.
📍 What You’ll Discover in This Video:
✅ How Missouri lumber contributes to communities and the economy
✅ The innovative, sustainable practices at East Perry Lumber
✅ Connor’s personal journey from small-town hunter to Mizzou star
Whether you’re a fan of college football, a supporter of sustainable forestry or just curious about the Missouri lumber industry, this video is for you!
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