The conclusion of Miss Missouri USA 2018 saw the crowning of Tori Kruse from Osage Beach and she will now go on to represent her state, Missouri, in Miss USA 2018 pageant to be held next year. She was crowned by the outing Miss Missouri USA 2017 Bayleigh Dayton. The competition was held at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Louis – Chesterfield, St. Charles, Missouri.
Tori is currently a freelance sports reporter and a full-time model. In 2013, Tori graduated from the University of Iowa with her Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Entrepreneurial Management. After graduating college, she began her Miss Missouri USA journey in St. Louis while establishing a career in outside sales. As a result of the accomplishments in pageantry and experience in modelling, Tori has signed with talent agencies nationwide. She has been featured on E! News as a Tresemme model, along with appearing in multiple fashion shows as a runway model for Disneyland, Grayse, and Neiman Marcus.
Tori’s constant focus on her career can be overshadowed by her passion to volunteer her time and give back to the community. Her adoration for helping children and adults with special needs has always been near to her heart. Tori thoroughly enjoy her active lifestyle while consistently making it a priority to spend time with family and friends. She believes that “Your level of greatness will be determined by your level of sacrifice.”
At the same event, Chloe Bartlett was crowned Miss Missouri Teen USA 2018 and she will now go on to represent her state in Miss Teen USA 2018.
Chloe graduated early from Nevada High School in December 2016 with honors and almost a sophomore in college with 25 college credit hours! She chose to use her extra time to start on one of her desires of becoming a hair and makeup artist by enrolling in cosmetology school. She is also a young lady of many talents and has been involved in show choir and athletics since a small child. Chloe wants to share her personal experiences and motivate young adults to be who they truly are which is unique and special regardless of their differences.