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CEO Roundtable by SBJ PodcastsBusiness Year in Review | Tara Bielinski, Drake Hughes and Gregg ScholtensSend us a textSpringfield Business Journal Executive Editor Christine Temple discusses the business year in review with leaders from the top three companies in SBJ’s Dynamic Dozen, a feature honoring the fastest-growing companies in the Springfield region based on a calculation of revenue and employee growth over the past three years. Guests included Gregg Scholtens, KCI Construction Co. vice president of operations – Springfield; Drake Hughes, Keep Supply president and partner; and Tara Bielinski, senior vice president of strategic initiatives and population health, Phoenix Home Care & Hospice. Each month, we gather around the table with...
2025-12-1948 minCEO Roundtable by SBJ PodcastsCommercial Construction | Matt Bailey, Andy Ross and Gregg ScholtensSend us a textFor this CEO Roundtable podcast, executives from local commercial general contractor firms sit down with Springfield Business Journal Executive Editor Christine Temple. This month’s guests are Matt Bailey, chief operations officer and co-owner of BP Builders; Gregg Scholtens, vice president of operations in Springfield for KCI Construction; and Andy Ross, chief operations officer and co-owner of Ross Construction Group.
2025-04-2952 minCEO Roundtable by SBJ PodcastsArchitecture | George Mandrik, John McNabb and Larry ParkeSend us a textFor this CEO Roundtable podcast, partners from local architecture firms sit down with Springfield Business Journal Executive Editor Christine Temple. This month’s guests are George Mandrik, BRP Architects; John McNabb, Sapp Design Associates Architects Inc.; and Larry Parke, Hood-Rich Inc.Each month, we gather around the table with a different group of Springfield business leaders to discuss industry trends, workforce and company operations. Join us as we get a behind-the-scenes look into our business community from the C-suite.
2025-03-2544 minCEO Roundtable by SBJ PodcastsThe Economy | Jason Flores and David MitchellSend us a textFor this CEO Roundtable podcast, local economists sat down with Springfield Business Journal Executive Editor Christine Temple on March 3 to discuss the impact of tariffs, consumer and business confidence, workforce trends, and inflation predictions for 2025. This month’s guests are Jason Flores, executive vice president and chief investment officer at Central Trust; and David Mitchell, Missouri State University professor of economics and director of the Bureau of Economic Research and Center for Economic Education.
2025-03-051h 08CEO Roundtable by SBJ PodcastsHealth Systems | Max Buetow, Michael Calhoun, John Myers and Dr. Matthew StinsonSend us a textFor this CEO Roundtable podcast, leaders from local health systems sit down with Springfield Business Journal Executive Editor Christine Temple. This month’s guests are Max Buetow, president and CEO of CoxHealth; Michael Calhoun, CEO of Citizens Memorial Hospital; John Myers, president of Mercy Springfield Communities; and Dr. Matt Stinson, Jordan Valley Community Health center president and CEO.
2025-01-2558 minCEO Roundtable by SBJ PodcastsBusiness Year in Review | Drake Hughes, Phil Melugin and Rick WaggonerSend us a textFor this special CEO Roundtable podcast, leaders from the top three companies of the 2024 Dynamic Dozen sit down with Springfield Business Journal Executive Editor Christine Temple to talk about their recent years of fast growth and projections for the year ahead. This month’s guests are Drake Hughes, partner and president of Keep Supply – the fastest-growing company on this year’s Dynamic Dozen list; Phil Melugin, founder and CEO of Phoenix Home Care & Hospice; and Rick Waggoner, senior vice president and chief development officer for Convoy of Hope.
2024-12-2053 minCEO Roundtable by SBJ PodcastsBanking | Jason England, Tony Lewis and Monte McNewSend us a textSpringfield Business Journal Executive Editor Christine Temple sits down with bank leaders Jason England of Arvest Bank, Tony Lewis of The Bank of Missouri and Monte McNew with Guaranty Bank to discuss a wide range of topics impacting banks and their customers.
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90 Ideas by SBJ PodcastsAlyea Alldredge, Rachel Anderson, Ron Bogart, Art Hains, Sean Kouplen and Dami OdunewuA panel speaks live at SBJ's 60 Ideas in 60 Minutes giving advice based on their own experiences in the business world. Alyea Alldredge is the Executive Director of the Mercy Health Foundation and has worked with hospital leaders to align with and support the strategic and philanthropic plans of Mercy Springfield Communities.Rachel Anderson is the Executive Director of efactory, Missouri State University’s Center for Business and Economic Development. Ron Bogart is a seasoned business leader and CEO of Gold Mechanical, a thriving company based in Springfield, Missouri, with a branch in Springdale, Arka...
2024-12-051h 05CEO Roundtable by SBJ PodcastsInsurance | Trevor Crist, Trevor Croley and Richard OllisSend us a textSpringfield Business Journal Executive Editor Christine Temple sits down with Trevor Crist, CEO of Nixon & Lindstrom Insurance Inc.; Trevor Croley, president of Croley Insurance and Financial Inc.; and Richard Ollis, CEO of Ollis/Akers/Arney; to discuss a broad range of topics in the insurance industry: the rising cost of employer-sponsored plans, ongoing negotiations between Mercy and Anthem, cost mitigation strategies, potential impacts of a full or partial repeal of the Affordable Care Act and increasing extreme weather events.
2024-11-2252 minCEO Roundtable by SBJ PodcastsCommunity Focus Report | Leslie Forrester, Jonathan Groves and Carrie RichardsonSend us a textSpringfield Business Journal Executive Editor Christine Temple sits down with Leslie Forrester, executive director of the Springfield Regional Arts Council; Jonathan Groves, professor and chair of communication at Drury University and the facilitator of the Community Focus Report; and Carrie Richardson, executive director of Leadership Springfield.
2024-10-2458 minCEO Roundtable by SBJ PodcastsRegionalism | Jonas Arjes, Erin Danastasio, Kristen Haseltine, Macy MitchellSend us a textSpringfield Business Journal Executive Editor Christine Temple sits down with Jonas Arjes, economic development lead at the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce & CVB and incoming senior vice president of economic development, for the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce; Erin Danastasio, executive director of the Hatch Foundation and co-founder of Leaders for Ozarks Region Evolvement, or LORE; Kristen Haseltine, executive director of Show Me Christian County; and Macy Mitchell, executive director of the Republic Area Chamber of Commerce and small-business owner. Each month, we gather around the table with a different g...
2024-09-2757 minCEO Roundtable by SBJ PodcastsHome Health Care | Phil Melugin, John Ray and Kim SiskSend us a textSpringfield Business Journal Executive Editor Christine Temple sits down with home health care leaders Phil Melugin, founder and CEO of Phoenix Home Care & Hospice; John Ray, CEO of Haven Home Health and Hospice; and Kim Sisk, administrative director for CoxHealth at Home.
2024-08-241h 07CEO Roundtable by SBJ PodcastsRestaurants | Shawn Kraft & James MartinSend us a textSpringfield Business Journal Executive Editor Christine Temple sits down with veteran restauranteurs Shawn Kraft, owner of Nonna’s Italian Cafe, Casper’s and Meals by Monica; and James Martin, owner of Gilardi’s Ristorante. The conversation covers rising food costs, innovations to improve efficiencies, the impact of credit card fees, worker recruitment and retention shifts, and what drives Shawn and James' passion for the industry and the meal that keeps them motivated.
2024-08-021h 07CEO Roundtable by SBJ PodcastsWorkforce Development | Marybeth Kleinsasser, Diane Rozier and Ryan SivillSend us a textSpringfield Business Journal Executive Editor Christine Temple sits down with Marybeth Kleinsasser, vice president of human resources and staff development for the Arc of the Ozarks; Diane Rozier, director of human resources for CNH Reman LLC; and Ryan Sivill, audit partner and lead recruiting partner at Forvis Mazars.
2024-07-181h 01CEO Roundtable by SBJ PodcastsManufacturing | Pavel Bosovik, Jenny Carr, Chad MyersSend us a textSpringfield Business Journal Executive Editor Christine Temple sits down with Pavel Bosovik, founder and CEO of 27North Inc., a manufacturer of expedition vehicles; Jenny Carr, CEO and president of L&W Industries LLC, which manufactures products for the railroad industry; and Chad Myers, executive vice president of SRC Holdings Corp., a remanufacturer of products for nearly all industries.
2024-05-3154 minCEO Roundtable by SBJ PodcastsHomebuilders | Tyler Bussell, Travis Little and Alexis WoodwardSend us a textSpringfield Business Journal Executive Editor Christine Temple discusses homebuilding with Tyler Bussell, vice president of Bussell Building Inc.; Travis Little, owner of Flintrock Home Builders; and Alexis Woodward, preconstruction manager with Trendsetter Homes.Each month, we gather around the table with a different group of Springfield business leaders to discuss industry trends, workforce and company operations. Join us as we get a behind-the-scenes look into our business community from the C-suite.
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No Ceiling by SBJ PodcastsChristina FordChristina Ford is the founder of The Rebound Foundation, which provides housing and support to survivors of domestic violence, and the owner of Kids Inn Child Care Center, which provides drop-in care. Christina and her family moved to Springfield in 2018 when her husband, Dana, was hired to coach the Missouri State University men’s basketball team. She quickly planted roots in the community, opening transitional housing for women and children fleeing abuse. Her nonprofit is inspired by her own story and her family’s story of domestic violence. In this conversation, Christina talks about the uncertainty that comes with bein...
2024-03-0151 minNo Ceiling by SBJ PodcastsPaula DoughertyPaula Dougherty is a certified financial planner and private wealth adviser leading the Achieve Private Wealth office of Ameriprise Financial Services. Starting out in the field in the mid-1990s, Paula says she had to learn how to trust herself and step outside her comfort zone to build a book of business. Today, her office is one of Forbes’ Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams and she was named to Forbes’ 2024 Top Women Wealth Advisors list. She says her work is about relationship building and being steadfast in financial advice to clients, even in a crisis. In this conversation, Paula talks abou...
2024-02-2353 minCEO Roundtable by SBJ PodcastsTechnology | Myke Bates, Maranda Provance and Simoriah StognerSend us a textSpringfield Business Journal Executive Editor Christine Temple discusses the technology industry with Myke Bates, CEO and co-founder of Hearo Technologies LLC, which develops remote support systems for people with disabilities; Maranda Provance, director of development for digital agency Mostly Serious LLC; and Simoriah Stogner, senior manager of technology services at Jack Henry & Associates Inc., a technology provider for financial institutions. Podcast highlights include uses for AI by area companies; the future of spatial computing; and shortages in tech talent and local solutions to the problem, including diversifying the industry.
2024-02-231h 01No Ceiling by SBJ PodcastsAlex ErwinAlex Erwin is the manager of scientific programs at Susan G. Komen. Her work involves bringing together industry leaders and patient voices to identify gaps in breast cancer research and needs in patient care. She moved back to the Springfield area after the birth of her daughter to be closer to family, and says she benefited from a post-pandemic shift to remote work that made the job at national nonprofit Komen possible. In this conversation, Alex talks about the impact of her mother’s breast cancer diagnosis on her work, and how emigrating to the U.S. from Russia as...
2024-02-1646 minNo Ceiling by SBJ PodcastsHeather Lyons-BurneyHeather Lyons-Burney is one of the founders of Faith Community Heath and My Neighbor’s Charitable Pharmacy. She’s also a clinical associate professor at the UMKC School of Pharmacy. Heather was the first pharmacy resident at CoxHealth – and she’s continued blazing trails throughout her career. In 2021, she led the efforts to develop the first charitable pharmacy in the state. She says there are many challenges in the pharmacy industry, but she’s optimistic that a charitable model could be a part of the solution. In this conversation, Heather talks about her passion for helping patients and how she’s driv...
2024-02-021h 04No Ceiling by SBJ PodcastsJamie DoppJamie Dopp is the manager of marketing and communications for White River Valley Electric Cooperative Inc. This conversation takes us out of the office and on the journey to receiving a rare diagnosis for her daughter, Lillie. Five years ago, the daughter she described as vibrant and outgoing became unable to keep food down. Diagnoses of eating disorders and failure to thrive were tossed around, but Jamie says she knew something was being missed. She became determined to find answers, fueled by sheer will and the strength of her own mom’s example. Jamie says she found her voice an...
2024-01-2643 minCEO Roundtable by SBJ PodcastsEconomic Development | Jonas Arjes, Kristen Haseltine and Matt MorrowSend us a textSpringfield Business Journal Executive Editor Christine Temple discusses economic development with Jonas Arjes, executive vice president and chief economic development officer for the Taney County Partnership; Kristen Haseltine, president and CEO of Show Me Christian County; and Matt Morrow, president of Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce. Podcast highlights: Funding incentives driving development; efforts to identify the region’s brand and the implications for growth; attracting and retaining quality talent and needed worker amenities, like housing; the implications of child care tax credits on the region and state; legislative proposals that threaten and support ne...
2024-01-261h 10No Ceiling by SBJ PodcastsMary KromreyMary Kromrey is the executive director of Ozark Greenways Inc., leading the efforts to maintain and grow the region’s trail systems. Her love of nature began in childhood. She got back to those roots in 2016 when she joined the nonprofit after two decades working with the YMCA. She says opening herself to the possibility that life could take an unexpected turn landed her the gig. Now, she is advocating for her vision of walkable and connected communities. In this conversation, Mary talks about growing a thicker skin in her leadership role, finding joy in work and nature, and on...
2024-01-1958 minNo Ceiling by SBJ PodcastsStephanie StengerStephanie Stenger is the president of Ron Stenger Cos., overseeing the legal and financial side of the family residential development business. She was also part of the group that in 2010 purchased the Moxie Cinema and turned it into a sustainable nonprofit enterprise. In recent years, she’s tackled a new industry with investments to open a marijuana dispensary. Her passion for seeing a thriving community is the thread that weaves through all her work. She followed in her mom’s footsteps on that path – they were the first mother-daughter duo to serve as presidents of the Junior League of Spring...
2024-01-1257 minNo Ceiling by SBJ PodcastsSherry CokerSherry Coker is the owner of Coker Consulting LLC, assisting businesses with education and training solutions. She spent 17 years in workforce development at Ozarks Technical Community College, leaving in 2023 to pursue a long-held dream to run her own business. The path to finding the courage to bet on herself was long and bumpy. Sherry says she’s struggled with an eating disorder and self-worth. But she’s learned to turn down the track inside her head that says she isn’t good enough, and that’s led to new opportunities and ways to impact others. In this conversation, Sherry talks ab...
2024-01-0554 minNo Ceiling by SBJ PodcastsYolanda LorgeYolanda Lorge is the founder and president of Grupo Latinoamericano. She also provides translation services for many organizations, like the Federal Bureau of Prisons and the state court system, and teaches English and Spanish language courses. Yolanda emigrated from Mexico as a young married woman, moving from metropolitan Mexico City to a small Kansas town. Since founding Groupo Latinoamericano 35 years ago, she’s worked to keep Latin culture alive in the Ozarks, encouraging people to discover and celebrate their heritage. In this conversation, Yolanda talks about her life in Mexico and the power she finds in learning, and saying ye...
2023-12-291h 04CEO Roundtable by SBJ PodcastsBusiness Year in Review | Marc Lee, Brett Roubal and Michael SmithSend us a textSpringfield Business Journal Executive Editor Christine Temple talks with the leaders of the top three companies from Springfield Business Journal’s 2023 Dynamic Dozen awards to review the year in business and forecast the year ahead: Marc Lee, CEO of Sun Solar LLC; Brett Roubal, CEO of Little Sunshine’s Enterprises Inc.; and Michael Smith, chief operating officer at Next Level Solutions.
2023-12-221h 05No Ceiling by SBJ PodcastsBrandi VanAntwerpBrandi VanAntwerp is the executive director of Foster Adopt Connect Inc. While her journey to that role is a full circle story, the path had many turns, including a childhood dream to practice law and become a country music singer. But her love for giving back to others has been a constant theme – she held her first fundraiser when she was just 12 years old. Brandi was born into a home with abuse at the hands of her biological father, but her story changed when her mom left and later remarried. Her stepfather, who she calls dad, adopted her as a...
2023-12-2256 minCEO Roundtable by SBJ PodcastsBranding | Nathan Adams, Ken Taylor and Brandon WelchSend us a textEach month, we gather around the table with a different group of Springfield business leaders to discuss industry trends, workforce and company operations. Join us as we get a behind-the-scenes look into our business community from the C-suite.Springfield Business Journal Executive Editor Christine Temple discusses branding and marketing with Nathan Adams, president and CEO of Epic Strategies; Ken Taylor, president of ADsmith Marketing & Advertising; and Brandon Welch, president and chief of strategy for Frank & Maven. Listen to the full conversation for discussion on building trust with consumers, using branding as...
2023-12-0158 minCEO Roundtable by SBJ PodcastsCommerical Construction | Michael Nesbitt, Gregg Scholtens and GR StovallSend us a textEach month, we gather around the table with a different group of Springfield business leaders to discuss industry trends, workforce and company operations. Join us as we get a behind-the-scenes look into our business community from the C-suite.Springfield Business Journal Executive Editor Christine Temple discusses commercial construction with Michael Nesbitt, president of Nesbitt Construction Inc.; Gregg Scholtens, executive vice president of Nabholz Construction Corp.; and GR Stovall, president of DeWitt & Associates Inc. Listen to the full conversation for discussion on the health of the local industry, materials and labor costs...
2023-11-0346 minCEO Roundtable by SBJ PodcastsPrivate Education | Jeni Hopkins, Matt Johnson and Sister Cecilia Ann RezacSend us a textEach month, we gather around the table with a different group of Springfield business leaders to discuss industry trends, workforce and company operations. Join us as we get a behind-the-scenes look into our business community from the C-suite.Springfield Business Journal Executive Editor Christine Temple discusses private education with Jeni Hopkins, assistant director at Greenwood Laboratory School; Matt Johnson, chief academic officer at New Covenant Academy; and Sister Cecilia Ann Rezac, director of schools for Springfield Catholic Schools. The panelists discuss enrollment trends, school choice, the Gen Z workforce, the use...
2023-10-061h 00CEO Roundtable by SBJ PodcastsFinancial Advising | Shawn Gallagher, Dave Richards and Ben NewhouseSend us a textEach month, we gather around the table with Springfield business leaders to discuss industry trends, workforce and company operations. Join us as we get a behind-the-scenes look into our business community from the C-suite. Listen to the full discussion at SBJ.net/CEORoundtable.Springfield Business Journal Executive Editor Christine Temple discusses financial planning and wealth management with Shawn Gallagher, associate adviser at Piatchek & Associates; Dave Richards, senior vice president and wealth management portfolio manager at Guaranty Bank; and Ben Newhouse, CEO of Vineyard Asset Management LLC.
2023-08-2543 minCEO Roundtable by SBJ PodcastsCommercial Real Estate | Curtis Jared, Caleb Moreno and Ryan MurraySend us a textEach month, we gather around the table with Springfield business leaders to discuss industry trends, workforce and company operations. Join us as we get a behind-the-scenes look into our business community from the C-suite.Springfield Business Journal Executive Editor Christine Temple discusses trends in commercial real estate among retail, office and industrial spaces with Curtis Jared, president and CEO of Jared Management LLC and Jared Commercial Real Estate LLC; Caleb Moreno, president of Moreno Group Commercial Realty; and Ryan Murray, CEO of R.B. Murray Co.
2023-07-2150 minCEO Roundtable by SBJ PodcastsMental Health in the Workplace | Clay Goddard and Katie TownsSend us a textSpringfield Business Journal Executive Editor Christine Temple discusses mental health in the workplace with Clay Goddard, president of the southwest region for Burrell Behavioral Health/ Brightli Inc., and Katie Towns, director of the Springfield-Greene County Health Department.
2023-06-2349 minCEO Roundtable by SBJ PodcastsWorkforce Development | Andy Hedgpeth, Ericka Schmeeckle and Matthew SimpsonSend us a textSpringfield Business Journal Executive Editor Christine Temple discusses the labor force participation rate, access to child care, skilling up workers and tapping into hidden talent with Andy Hedgpeth, vice president of human resources for CoxHealth; Ericka Schmeeckle, interim director of Workforce Development for the city of Springfield; and Matthew Simpson, chief research and governmental affairs officer for Ozarks Technical Community College.
2023-05-2655 minCEO Roundtable by SBJ PodcastsSmall Business | Laura Deal, Cheryl Knox and Amanda SmithSend us a textEach month, we gather around the table with a different group of Springfield business leaders to discuss industry trends, workforce and company operations. Join us as we get a behind the scenes look into our business community from the C-suite. Springfield Business Journal Executive Editor Christine Temple discusses small business ownership with Laura Deal, owner of gluten-free bakery The Sweet Deal LLC; Cheryl Knox, co-owner of children’s play space Nana’s Play Place LLC; and Amanda Smith, co-owner of pop culture marketplace Leveled Up Loot LLC.
2023-04-2839 minCEO Roundtable by SBJ PodcastsSports Complexes | Lance Kettering, John Markey, and Stacie WellsSend us a textEach month, we gather around the table with a different group of Springfield business leaders to discuss industry trends, workforce and company operations. Join us as we get a behind the scenes look into our business community from the C-suite. In this episode, SBJ Executive Editor Christine Temple discusses sports tourism and the growth of local sports complexes with Lance Kettering, executive director of the Springfield Sports Commission; John Markey, executive director at Lake Country Soccer; and Stacie Wells, general manager at the Betty & Bobby Allison Sports Town.
2023-03-2450 minCEO Roundtable by SBJ PodcastsCredit Unions | Judy Hadsall, Loretta Roney and Bruce WebbSend us a textSpringfield Business Journal Executive Editor Christine Temple discusses lending, consumer trends, workforce and the regulatory environment in credit unions with Judy Hadsall, president/CEO of Multipli Credit Union; Loretta Roney, president/CEO of Volt Credit Union; and Bruce Webb, president/CEO of Assemblies of God Credit Union.
2023-02-241h 00CEO Roundtable by SBJ PodcastsQuality of Place | Mary Kromrey, Matt Morrow and Tim RosenburySend us a textSpringfield Business Journal Executive Editor Christine Temple discusses the concept of quality of place with Mary Kromrey, director of Ozark Greenways Inc.; Matt Morrow, president of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce; and Tim Rosenbury, director of quality of place initiatives for the city of Springfield.
2023-02-2258 minNo Ceiling by SBJ PodcastsStephanie O'ConnorStephanie O’Connor is the vice president and chief information and people officer for City Utilities of Springfield, where she’s worked her entire career. She spent most of those years in IT, but in 2017, she joined the executive leadership team and also took on human resources for the utility. Stephanie says her work and life are guided by this mantra: Be true, be you, be kind. That’s helped her navigate working to support her family as a teenager after her parents’ divorce. It has also helped her take on a demanding leadership role when some doubted her. She says...
2023-02-131h 01No Ceiling by SBJ PodcastsNorma ChampionNorma Champion’s career started in the 1950s, hosting a children’s television show on KY3. After returning to school to finish her degree, she worked as a professor teaching broadcasting at Evangel University. In a twist to her career, she was elected to Springfield City Council in 1987, which launched a decadeslong run in politics, including as a member of the Missouri House of Representatives and Senate. There, she addressed issues relating to health care, family and children, and education. She’s accumulated a long list of honors, but she says reflecting on her career now at 90 years old, it’s t...
2023-02-061h 00CEO Roundtable by SBJ PodcastsNonprofits | Janet Dankert, Mike Powers and Jaimie TrussellSend us a textEach month, we gather around the table with a different group of Springfield business leaders to discuss company operations, workforce and industry trends. Join us as we get a behind the scenes look into our business community from the C-suite. Springfield Business Journal Executive Editor Christine Temple discusses workforce, revenue sources and demand for services with nonprofit leaders Janet Dankert, president/CEO of Community Partnership of the Ozarks Inc.; Mike Powers, president/CEO of The Arc of the Ozarks; and Jaimie Trussell, CEO of Council of Churches of the Ozarks Inc.
2023-02-0344 minNo Ceiling by SBJ PodcastsMelinda BurrowsMelinda Burrows has had a love of food her whole life. That passion has sent her around the world, cooking for Paul McCartney, Phil Collins and INXS while on tour, to name a few, and preparing private dinners for Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston and George Clooney. In recent years, Melinda has worked as an executive chef and earned the elite title of certified executive chef from the American Culinary Federation. She says it’s her love of ingredients and the connection of food that keeps her excited about the profession. In this episode, Melinda talks about her storied life in the culi...
2023-01-3059 minNo Ceiling by SBJ PodcastsCicely WoodardCicely Woodard is a math teacher at Kickapoo High School, and her approach to education has earned her national recognition, including the Tennessee Teacher of the Year and the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Cicely is on a mission to make math accessible and applicable to students and to teach them that when they learn the equation they never thought would stick, that’s a lesson they can carry to every part of life. Math didn’t come easily to Cicely growing up, but it was because it was a challenge that she was drawn to i...
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CEO Roundtable by SBJ PodcastsIntroducing CEO Roundtable by SBJ PodcastsSend us a textSpringfield Business Journal has launched the CEO Roundtable podcast. Look for a new episode each month featuring a group of leaders from different industries talking trends and hot topics. Hosted by SBJ's Christine Temple.Thanks to this podcast's presenting sponsor, Spencer Fane LLP.
2023-01-1601 minNo Ceiling by SBJ PodcastsSarah JenkinsYou might know Sarah Jenkins best as a writer and performer on “The Mystery Hour,” a once-syndicated late night talk show based out of Springfield. But her work has reached far past her roots. A “Mystery Hour” skit she stars in, “Instagram Husband,” has more than 7 million views on YouTube. Her love of comedy traces back to childhood. She says she’s drawn to the connection a shared laugh brings. Her art, and improv especially, has helped her personally, too, by helping her face a lifelong struggle with perfectionism. By day, she’s also an advertising writer, and in 2022 took a chance on...
2023-01-1656 minNo Ceiling by SBJ PodcastsChristie LoveChristie Love leads The Connecting Grounds, a church with a mission to clothe, feed and care for those in need with compassion. Christie admits she was an unlikely candidate for full-time ministry. She grew up in church, but struggles in adulthood caused her to wrestle with her faith. She says it was in studying theology that she saw the potential the church had to reach out to the least of these and build meaningful relationships. Her church, TCG, is known for advocating for the city’s unhoused population. In this episode, we discuss Christie’s faith journey and her visi...
2023-01-0954 minNo Ceiling by SBJ PodcastsTeresa McGeehanTeresa McGeehan is the owner/operator of 19 McDonald’s restaurants in the Ozarks. She started at the restaurant as a teenager in an entry-level job and worked in nearly every leadership position before becoming an owner. At that time, she was one of only two female McDonald’s owners in the region. That wasn’t the only barrier she’s overcome. In her teens and into adulthood, Teresa experienced domestic violence. It was her then boss and now husband and business partner, Chip, who helped her discover her worth and find her confidence. In this episode, we talk about how Tere...
2023-01-0242 minNo Ceiling by SBJ PodcastsDami OdunewuDami Odunewu is the founder of Purpose Connect, a software that takes a new approach to hiring by eliminating the resume. A company motto reads: We’re on a mission to make hiring more human. Dami says the idea comes from her own story. When she found her calling, she wanted others to find theirs, too. Her life’s passion is in providing equitable access to health care. Growing up in Nigeria, she was a witness to the consequences of a system that required payment before treatment. Her medical missions nonprofit, Divine Missions HC, pays for life-saving treatments in deve...
2022-12-2654 minNo Ceiling by SBJ PodcastsKaitlyn McConnellKaitlyn McConnell is the founder of Ozarks Alive, where she shares stories of the rural Ozarks with the goal of preserving culture and documenting the region’s people and places. She also has shared her stories through two Ozarks guide books. Her love of history started early, and her local roots run deep. In early 2022, she left her job as spokesperson for CoxHealth to pursue her yearslong side hustle, which she says is a calling. In this episode, we talk about the changing face of the Ozarks and what’s behind that drive to tell the often untold, everyday stor...
2022-12-1950 minNo Ceiling by SBJ PodcastsMichelle BillionisMichelle is the owner of downtown shop The Coffee Ethic. It’s a role she took on suddenly six years ago after the death of her husband, Tom. She says she’s been on a journey since then, to navigate trauma, raise her children and assume the responsibilities of the coffee shop. Michelle says she rediscovered herself in the process and found her own voice and strength in business. In this episode, we talk about grief and finding joy again, and how she’s grown her business by listening to her gut.
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Citizen Inc. by SBJ PodcastsTim O'ReillyYou’ve heard of O’Reilly Automotive Inc., the Springfield-based auto parts retailer that’s been a darling of Wall Street since going public.Well this episode, we sit down with an O’Reilly, Tim O’Reilly, the grandson of company co-founder Charlie Chub O’Reilly. Tim’s not in the auto business but we’ll find he’s definitely influenced by his family culture.Tim's soft spoken but direct in leading his company, O’Reilly Hospitality Management, in putting philanthropy at its core: "It kind of goes back to my upbringing. It's all I've ever known. My parents and...
2022-03-2529 minCitizen Inc. by SBJ PodcastsCora ScottFrom the onset, it’s obvious co-host Greg Burris and guest Cora Scott have great rapport from years working together. She’s the city of Springfield’s director of public information and civic engagement. That last part of her title is unique and adds a layer to her job that involves corporate citizenship.
2022-03-1740 min90 Ideas by SBJ PodcastsAnne Williams | Brandon Welch | Ruell ChappellWelcome to Season 2, Episode 3 of SBJ Podcasts' 90 Ideas in 90 Minutes, featuring Anne Williams, Brandon Welch and Ruell Chappell.Anne is the president of JobFinders Employment Services, where she has worked for over 35 years. A longtime resident of Columbia, she attended University of Missouri as an undergraduate student and became invested in the community. She received the Debin Benish Outstanding Businesswoman Award from the Columbia Chamber of Commerce and was named Businesswoman of the Year by Columbia Daily Tribune. Brandon is founder and CEO of Frank & Maven, a strategic marketing and communication firm. Drawing from lessons l...
2022-03-1531 minCitizen Inc. by SBJ PodcastsClif SmartMissouri State University is home to over 20,000 individuals and it’s a breeding ground for the next workforce and community leaders.In this conversation, I hear that President Clif Smart Views corporate citizenship as a living organism on campus. And he and his team have a big influence and a front row seat for the next generation of professionals. We get to understand their psyche in this episode.
2022-03-1137 minCitizen Inc. by SBJ PodcastsTabatha MorrowTabatha Morrow has a very unique job. In her words, she handles “everything community” for Chase in Springfield, Missouri. And it’s a big job. The Chase call center Is one of the largest employers In the region, with over 1,000 on the team. It seems to be working. Here's the bottom line:"On an average year we generally support 50-70 events and upward of 5,000 volunteer hours in the community. I think it's important to understand – like, one person, you may feel like your impact is small, but when you add it together with 500 other employees, you're making a huge imp...
2022-03-0333 min90 Ideas by SBJ PodcastsRyan Grabill | Grant Wistrom | M. Elise CrainWelcome to Season 2, Episode 1 of SBJ Podcasts' 90 Ideas in 90 Minutes, featuring Ryan Grabill, Grant Wistrom and M. Elise Crain.Ryan has been part of more than 200 disaster responses since 2010. He’s been to all 50 states and 40 countries and can’t stop advocating for Mediterranean food. He believes asking questions is the best way to learn, and that our stories are unique, God-directed and make us who we are today Grant is a field agent for Keller Williams. He is a former college and pro football player who was a defensive end in the NFL for nine...
2022-03-0121 min90 Ideas by SBJ PodcastsJhasmine Watson | John Widiger | Betsy FogleWelcome to Season 2, Episode 2 of SBJ Podcasts' 90 Ideas in 90 Minutes, featuring Jhasmine Watson, John Widiger and Betsy Fogle.Jhasmine is the director of operations and administration for Care to Learn, managing all things operations and finance for the nonprofit organization. She is a Missouri State University graduate in entertainment management and is currently pursuing a master’s in arts administration from University of Kentucky as well as certification as a nonprofit professional. John has been in the automotive retail business for over 38 years. He began his career selling motor vehicles in Ohio when he was 19. Ove...
2022-02-2831 minCitizen Inc. by SBJ PodcastsJessica Harmison-OlsonWelcome to the future. This episode is like a crash course for what's coming in our workplaces and in our communities. We get into the ethos of young professionals – through the lens of Jessica Harmison-Olson. She’s a partner in Maxon Fine Jewelry and also is in leadership with The Network, a local young professionals program. Jessica speaks from both vantage points:"I think there's a generational shift that's happening. Employees and employers are seeing that and the ones that do adapt are thriving. And those that aren't, it's a little more difficult to find employees and that's not...
2022-02-2433 minCitizen Inc. by SBJ PodcastsJonathan Groves and Morey MechlinSo, this is a special episode. It's our only one with two guests. And for good reason: Jonathan Groves and Morey Mechlin are the co-chairs of the annual Community Focus Report. They've worked the past year-plus with other leaders to identify our community's red flags and blue ribbons (you can see them all at SpringfieldCommunityFocus.org). As such, it does run a little longer - there’s a lot of ground to cover.
2022-02-1743 minCitizen Inc. by SBJ PodcastsStephanie JohnsonIn this episode, we talk with Stephanie Johnson, a human resources professional living the labor wars. She's got a front-row seat, hiring by the dozens for Paddio, a nationwide online mortgage company based in Springfield, Missouri. So what does a financial technology firm care about community? A lot:"That's what today's workforce is looking for. They're looking for that cultural competency and cultural responsibility of organizations. They're kind of demanding it upfront: the work that I'm doing, how can you show me it's having impact elsewhere?"
2022-02-0929 minCitizen Inc. by SBJ PodcastsTyrone Bledsoe“I just got goosebumps.” Tyrone Bledsoe leaves that kind of impression on people. He’s got a big personality and it’s infectious. So much so That community stakeholders in Springfield recruited Bledsoe and his national organization to town. We get to know Student African American Brotherhood, aka SAAB. Here’s the work they do in the community:“Savings lives, salvaging dreams”
2022-02-0336 minCitizen Inc. by SBJ PodcastsScott BybeeIt doesn't take long being around Scott Bybee before you hear him say the G word.It's all about generosity. He comes by it honestly, as he credits his dad and company founder Eugene Bybee with living generously at home and work. Today, ESC Consulting Engineers continues that legacy to the point that donations are basically a line item on the company's balance sheet:"We basically say it's 2% of revenue we're going to give away. When you say 2% of revenue, that doesn't sound like a lot, but that's a lot of profit. It gets to be a...
2022-01-2833 minCitizen Inc. by SBJ PodcastsDon HarkeySometimes all it takes is a few words. We start this episode with 5:"I think five of the most powerful words in any business is: Who's got a good idea? Is that five? Who's. Got. A. Good. Idea. Yea, that's five."Don Harkey is a business consultant with an engineering mind and a love for corporate culture. He has clients with People Centric Consulting Group that are winning the job market. Right now. We hear those stories as well as Don's advice and analogies, like this one:"You’re in a campground, and a grizzly bear wa...
2022-01-2041 minCitizen Inc. by SBJ PodcastsJena Holtberg-BengeWe start this episode with some advice from Jena Holtber-Benge, the general manager of John Deere Reman. She kids at first, but the advice is sincere: "I don't know how to say it any stronger than, if you let go of the reins a little bit and let your employees choose and get engaged in that you're going to reap so many more benefits than the 10 minutes or the hour or the eight hours that you're giving."
2022-01-1330 minCitizen Inc. by SBJ PodcastsShawn AskinosieShawn Askinosie is the founder of Askinosie Chocolate, an international company based in Springfield Missouri. We chose this conversation with Shawn because it captures why Citizen Inc. exists. Shawn’s been on his own corporate citizenship journey for 15 years - since starting Askinosie Chocolate after a life-changing transition from a successful career as a high profile criminal defense lawyer. There are some moments where you can hear those familiar courtroom arguments coming through - and it’s clearly driven by passion. He opens up to let us see the soul of his company.
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Citizen Inc. by SBJ PodcastsCitizen Inc. Season 1 TrailerCitizen Inc. - A show that explores how corporations and CEOs are taking ownership of the Springfield, Missouri, community in various ways - as well as the opportunities that still exist. A career journalist (Eric Olson of Springfield Business Journal) and a seasoned nonprofit director (Greg Burris of United Way of the Ozarks) team up to draw out some surprising results in company culture, recruitment, retention and profits. These stories about giving back are helping to grow corporate citizenship and boost the bottom line.We are Citizen Inc.
2021-11-1600 minNo Ceiling by SBJ PodcastsDee KingDee says life is unpredictable, and that was no more true than in February 2020 when her husband, Todd, was diagnosed with cancer. He died six months later. Countless doctors’ appointments and long hospital stays marked those months, with Dee becoming a full-time caretaker. She says it was an honor to have the role for her husband – and to have the business community rally alongside her in that fight. Dee recently left her role at Guaranty Bank and took a leap into the nonprofit world, a dream she’s long held. This month she was named chief of staff at Burrel...
2021-06-301h 01No Ceiling by SBJ PodcastsFrancine PrattFrancine wears many hats. She’s the outgoing director of Prosper Springfield, the executive director of the Missouri College Access Network and the co-owner of Queen City Soul Kitchen. Francine says her love of cooking sparked the concept, along with the opportunity to bring the community together through soul food. Francine says in recent years she’s gone through an identity crisis of sorts, analyzing her childhood and how the themes of race and class impacted her. She says that it wasn’t until she moved to Springfield that she discovered biases within herself, and how coming to terms with t...
2021-06-231h 00No Ceiling by SBJ PodcastsChristie SnelsonChristie Snelson is an artist and the gallery director at Obelisk Home. She says her work evolves as she does. At one point, it was as a self-employed artist taking commissions for people and pet portraits. She’s since taken on landscapes and paintings depicting scenes of life on social media, but her most recent work is abstract art. She completed a show in May with over 70 pieces. We’ll talk about how painting is her therapy and what it feels like to put herself on display through her work.
2021-06-1641 minNo Ceiling by SBJ PodcastsDebbie Shantz HartDebbie Shantz Hart has had a trailblazing career. The first female lawyer at Husch Blackwell, and attorney to iconic developer John Q. Hammons. She was the fourth woman to chair the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce board, and the first woman outside of the Turner family to serve on the Great Southern Bank Board of Directors. Her career took an unexpected shift after her work with John Q. ended. She got into affordable housing development. But with a long history of nonprofit volunteer leadership building up communities, it’s no wonder the job stuck.
2021-06-0954 minNo Ceiling by SBJ PodcastsAngie MullingsAngie Mullings is the broker/owner of Century 21 Integrity Group. Real estate wasn’t Angie’s first choice for a profession, but it’s one she made a career out of. She bought the business just before the Great Recession hit and took the legs out from the industry. The years that followed tested her professionally and personally, but the lessons learned stuck and sharpened her skills. Today, Angie is focused on giving back to her profession, and creating paths of success for new realtors.
2021-06-0247 minNo Ceiling by SBJ PodcastsKrista PeryerKrista Peryer is the president and co-founder of The Geek Foundation, a revamped idea on school that’s accelerating graduates into the technology workforce in just 6 months. Krista was inspired to start the nonprofit, which provides its education at no cost, after running into barriers to get into the industry herself. She was a single mom who’d struggled with poverty and the thought of years in college seemed out of reach. Today she’s partnered with companies like O’Reilly Automotive, Jack Henry and Pitt Technology Group, and she has a vision for taking The Geek Foundation nationwide.
2021-05-2649 minNo Ceiling by SBJ PodcastsJoselyn BaldnerJoselyn Baldner is the new president and CEO of Central Bank of the Ozarks. Joselyn started her career in banking as a teller, but earned her first manager role at just 22 years old. Joselyn says leadership is a trait she and others identified in herself early on. When she was tapped as a possibility to take on leading local bank operations, she said she took time to discover if it was what she really wanted and leaned into what it would look like for her to lead as her authentic self.
2021-05-1945 minNo Ceiling by SBJ PodcastsHeather HardingerHeather Hardinger is one of the newest members of Springfield City Council after winning 41% of votes for General Seat A during the April 2021 election. Heather has devoted her career to workforce and economic development, while also pursuing passion projects by volunteering with equity commissions and national hunger relief initiatives. As a child growing up in Alaska, there were times when her family didn’t have stable housing and her mom applied for public assistance. Heather says those experiences give her the understanding and empathy to be a leader for all people in the community.
2021-05-1255 minNo Ceiling by SBJ PodcastsSaehee DuranSaehee Duran is the lead pastor of Life360 Intercultural, a church on a mission to celebrate cultural diversity of its members by making everyone feel at home. Saehee didn’t grow up religious, but she says an introduction to Christianity by an former stepfather led to her life’s calling. As a young female minister, she’s says she’s intentional about creating space and opportunity for others who feel a similar pull to ministry. We’ll also talk about her work to reach the community outside of the walls of the church as a police chaplain.
2021-05-0553 minNo Ceiling by SBJ PodcastsKatie TownsKatie Towns is acting director of the Springfield-Greene County Health Department. As part of the leadership team, she’s spent the past year educating the community on staying healthy and safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The path to this role is one she didn’t expect, but now she says it’s her calling. As she vies for the director position, Katie says she’s learning to embrace her own style of leadership while also raising two young kids as a single parent. She says taking care of herself is one way she’s made it through the past year.
2021-04-2850 minNo Ceiling by SBJ PodcastsNo Ceiling Season 2 TrailerYou won't want to miss the 10 episodes of No Ceiling Season 2! Local women share their journey to the top of their professions and the challenges and triumphs they faced along the way. They’re rewriting the script on success and there’s no ceiling. Season 2 is coming April 28, with episodes released weekly.
2021-04-2101 min90 Ideas by SBJ PodcastsEpisode 1 | Jann HollandJann Holland has three decades of marketing experience and now oversees marketing and corporate communications for CoxHealth. She serves as the voice of the consumer to ensure a frictionless, convenient and transparent experience. Past work has involved such brands as Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Newell-Rubbermaid and Tyson Foods. Read Jann's ideas at SBJ.net/90Ideas.
2020-12-271h 0190 Ideas by SBJ PodcastsEpisode 2 | Julia KingJulia King is a 15-year veteran in the health care information technology industry and she has worked on project management for software implementations nationwide. King is the first African American person appointed to Branson’s Board of Aldermen. Read Julia's ideas at SBJ.net/90Ideas.
2020-12-2757 min90 Ideas by SBJ PodcastsEpisode 3 | Dr. Shelly FarnanDr. Shelly Farnan is the system director for diversity and inclusion and leader of the Be Well Community at Burrell Behavioral Health. A licensed clinical psychologist, she has served in a variety of settings, with various populations and with evidence-based treatments, and specializes in inclusion. Read Shelly's ideas at SBJ.net/90Ideas.
2020-12-271h 0790 Ideas by SBJ PodcastsEpisode 4 | Brad NobleBrad Noble is a self-described “wandering artist.” The Springfield native spent a decade working in Los Angeles, did projects for the family business Noble & Associates, and more recently on the East Coast developed a laser-guided painting technique. Called Art of Everyone, the live art concept has been utilized by teams at Google, Capital One and NBC. Read Brad's ideas at SBJ.net/90Ideas.
2020-12-271h 0190 Ideas by SBJ PodcastsEpisode 5 | Tim StackTim Stack is an executive vice president at SRC Holdings Corp., responsible for five entities related to remanufacturing, reverse logistics, distribution and transportation. Prior to joining the family business, he worked for Kansas City Southern Railway managing contract services. Read Tim's ideas at SBJ.net/90Ideas.
2020-12-2747 min90 Ideas by SBJ PodcastsEpisode 6 | Lexi JacksonLexi Jackson is a recent graduate of Washington University and a current AmeriCorps service member in St. Louis. She works with children and families facing environmental injustices to connect them with resources and education to promote environmental literacy and positive health outcomes. The Nixa native is also a TEDx alum. Read Lexi's ideas at SBJ.net/90Ideas.
2020-12-2755 min90 Ideas by SBJ PodcastsEpisode 7 | Janet SusdorfJanet Susdorf has worked two decades in real estate development and ran her own company, Organization, Etc., for five years. She’s a six-time bone cancer survivor and amputee, who recently started bookkeeping service Brainpower for Hire. Read Janet's ideas at SBJ.net/90Ideas.
2020-12-2738 min90 Ideas by SBJ PodcastsEpisode 8 | Charlie RosenburyCharlie Rosenbury is the president of Self Interactive, a digital development group solving business problems through software since 2012. He specializes in creating software for the web, mobile devices and immersive technology, such as virtual reality and augmented reality. Read Charlie's ideas at SBJ.net/90Ideas.
2020-12-2754 min90 Ideas by SBJ PodcastsEpisode 9 | Matt GiffordMatt Gifford is vice president of stadium operations for the St. Louis Cardinals. He oversees Busch Stadium operations – from security and field maintenance to event operations and guest services. He spent 13 years running the Double-A Springfield Cardinals and now has worked 25 seasons with the Cardinals. Read Matt's ideas at SBJ.net/90Ideas.
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90 Ideas by SBJ Podcasts90 Ideas TeaserCheck out the 2020 90 Ideas speakers in the Dec. 28 publication of Springfield Business Journal. This podcast goes into a deep-dive with each speaker. Episodes drop Dec. 28!
2020-12-1901 minNo Ceiling by SBJ PodcastsStephanie IrelandStephanie Ireland is the owner of 20-year-old Springfield architecture firm Ireland Architects. Stephanie says its no wonder she ended up in this field – her dad was a woodshop teacher and her mom an interior design and architectural history professor. But the road to gaining her license was not easy. She took a non-traditional education path and she experienced a set back early in her career when she was laid off. But Stephanie says she’s drawn to a challenge. We’ll talk about how that desire has led her to spend much of her career designing health care clinics and ps...
2020-10-1143 minNo Ceiling by SBJ PodcastsSusan HaralsonOn April 30, 2019, a devastating series of tornadoes ripped through the Ozarks. About 100 homes were damaged, and several were destroyed. One home that was leveled was owned by Susan Haralson. She’s the co-owner of Premier Home Heath Care and a local leader of networking and service organization, Rotary. Her and her husband survived the EF2 tornado, and in the days and weeks that followed, Susan says the friends from Rotary, the community and her neighbors helped her put her life back together. In 2020, Susan faced another storm when COVID-19 hit, but this time the impact was to her business He...
2020-10-1142 minNo Ceiling by SBJ PodcastsShurita Thomas-TateShurita Thomas-Tate is a speech pathologist who teaches about language and literacy development and disorders at Missouri State University. It’s her deep passion for equity and understanding that drives her work, and it’s also what led her to run for the Springfield Public Schools’ board. Compared to the rest of Springfield, the school district is very diverse. She says those kids needed a voice, and that decision makers should be as diverse as the population they serve. We’ll also talk about her nonprofit to boost literacy among underserved kids.
2020-10-1149 minNo Ceiling by SBJ PodcastsCarol TaylorCarol Taylor has served as the president of Evangel University since 2013. She announced her plans, officially this time, to retire in November 2020 after 45 years in education. That date was postponed so she could stay on to lead the school through the COVID-19 pandemic. That move was in Carol’s nature, she’s not one to back down from a challenge. We’ll talk about her abrupt appointment to lead Vanguard in California, as the university was threatened with losing its accreditation. And stepping into her role at Evangel and succeeding Robert Spence, the second longest serving college president, ever. She sa...
2020-10-111h 00No Ceiling by SBJ PodcastsAnne BakerRestaurateur Anne Baker is the co-owner of downtown’s Finnegan’s Wake, Civil Kitchen and Tinga Tacos. Her work in the hospitality industry started just as she became a teenager, bussing tables at a family friend’s restaurant. She grew up poor, the daughter of immigrants from Korea. Her parents taught her the value of the dollar and hard work. Anne says those values are peppered throughout her life, and were crucial as she had the unexpected opportunity to became a bar owner in her early 20s. We talk about what it was like growing up a first generation Americ...
2020-10-1150 minNo Ceiling by SBJ PodcastsJennifer JacksonJennifer Jackson is the publisher of Springfield Business Journal. Her mother founded the company in 1980, and Jennifer’s first job at the journal was in high school, helping typeset copy. But assuming ownership of the paper was not in her long-range plan. She was working toward a career in higher education administration when her mother asked if she’d like to learn the business. It was a move that challenged Jennifer, leaving the structure of higher education for the uncertainly of running a small business, but she hit her stride and today calls her employees her family, a feeling she...
2020-10-1055 minNo Ceiling by SBJ PodcastsDarline MabinsAs a young girl living in Haiti, Darline Mabins’ mother and brother died in a tragic car accident. She says repercussions from that loss were felt throughout her life. The accident was shortly followed by another pivotal moment—a move to the United States. We’ll talk about growing up in a country where she didn’t speak the language and finding success and joy in a career path she never expected. She’s a regional branch sales manager at Arvest Bank.
2020-10-1046 minNo Ceiling by SBJ PodcastsJordan McAdooJordan McAdoo is a software engineer who works at StitchFix, a national company that uses technology to help match customers with clothing that fits their style. She focuses on the company’s app and the user experience. She’s taken her skill set into the community, helping connect other women with her industry. She says a diverse workforce makes a better product.
2020-10-1034 minNo Ceiling by SBJ PodcastsBrandy HarrisIn 2019, Brandy Harris was hired as the CEO of Boys and Girls Clubs of Springfield after working for the children’s nonprofit for nearly a decade. Her love of kids and passion for helping them succeed in school and at home stems from a dark childhood. Brandy shared with us stories of abuse she faced at the hands of stepdads, crippling poverty and constant moving. She said she finally felt at home when she came to Springfield in 8th grade. That’s when she learned, through her relationship with her teachers and principal, that it really just takes one cari...
2020-10-101h 01No Ceiling by SBJ PodcastsJennifer CharlestonJennifer Charleston has worked at the Springfield Police Department for two decades and is one of the department’s leaders, holding the title of lieutenant. Policing is not a profession full of women, and that’s a part of Jennifer’s career she’s proud of, helping make opportunities for female officers that will come after her. We’ll talk about the new role she took on this year, serving as a liaison between the department and the LGBTQ+ community. She says she’s committed to building trust between the communities. That’s what she’s built her entire career on.
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No Ceiling by SBJ PodcastsNo Ceiling IntroLocal women share their journey to the top of their professions and the challenges and triumphs they faced along the way. They’re rewriting the script on success and there’s no ceiling.
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