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PUBLISHER'S LETTER AMERICAN DREAM We are excited to present to you our Man Issue. The common thread throughout the stories in this issue of City Magazine is the accomplishment of “The American Dream.”

You will see men who have, through hard work, determination, and initiative, achieved personal success.

On page 32, Terry Hart and Skip Langell share their passion for not only classic wooden boats, but their feelings of nostalgia for simpler times when days weren’t so rushed and we enjoyed time with our family and friends.

Similar reflections of old-fashioned values are found in the piece on Shannon Block. You know Shannon as the owner of Shannon Block Construction, but on the pages of City Magazine, you'll get to know him as a true artist.

The Fisher family, who own and operate Lee’s Fried Chicken and A Catered Affair, shares their success and recognizes the importance of providing their employees with more than job training — they reimburse them for college classes as well. They don’t want them to just be successful employees at Lee’s Fried Chicken; they want them to be successful in life (pg. 102).

You will also see some new faces to City Magazine in the City Men section. It was my honor to highlight these men’s successes and accomplishments and make a few new friends along the way. They are all men who have worked to achieve the American Dream, provide for their families, and give back to our community.

That brings me to my father, who was born on the 4th of July, and who accomplished the American Dream through hard work, determination, and initiative. His favorite speech describes how he raised his children and how he lives his life. From Charles Swindoll: "The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness, or skill. It will make or break a company, a church, a home."

The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past. We cannot change the fact that people will act a certain way.

We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that’s our attitude. Life is 10 percent what happens to me and 90 percent how I react to it. And, so with you, we are in charge of our attitudes.

Thanks, Dad, for always being a man of character, and happy birthday!

EDITORIAL Tami Turner, PUBLISHER Rebecca Rademan, ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Megan Whitehead, EDITOR MWhitehead@BusinessTimesCompany.com Madison Love, DEPARTMENT EDITOR

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Angela Bax, Erin Bidlack, Heather Feeler, Dr. Robert Ferris, Ryan Hart, Nathan Kempf, Tom Loeffler, Eli Marchbanks, Mallory McGowin, Dr. Chandra Prasad, Don Shinkle, Carrie Tergin, Cotton Walker, Megan Whitehead

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ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER’S LETTER WOW! IT FEELS GREAT TO BE BACK! One of my many passions is art. I feel blessed to feature the work of others and honor it with beautiful storytelling and striking creative art direction. Jefferson City Magazine allows me to exercise this passion. Thank you, Tami Turner and our team, for inviting me back to participate in this and future issues. I also want to personally thank our community, and advertisers, for your ongoing participation and for allowing us to share your stories and our craft as creative professionals.

In this third installment of City Magazine’s Man Issue, we chose to celebrate the masculinity surrounding us. In a world of Weinstein hypermedia movements — we're going another direction: one of rich tradition, strong values, and sincere respect.

As the stories began to solidify, I realized we had a theme: It was brotherhood. It was nationhood. It was patriotism. It was the American Spirit.

This issue's release also happens to land just prior to the Fourth of July. How fitting!

In this Man Issue, we launch you into a melting pot of personal and professional journeys that include "all things American." In it, you'll discover how Coca-Cola stays relevant in an ever-changing market, the lost and skilled craftsmanship of log cabin building with local contractor Shannon Block, the joys of classic boating at Lake of the Ozarks, tasty barbecue sauces with global influences by Chef Johnny Graham, and superior leather goods designed by young entrepreneur and local attorney Solomon Brown, each story carrying its own rich cultural and historical influences.

As you flip through these pages, we hope you are as entertained and inspired as we were while producing this issue. We also hope it makes you feel proud to be a citizen of Jefferson City, proud to be part of our community, and proud to be an American.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 19 PUBLISHER’S WELCOME 21 ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER’S NOTE 25 DATEBOOK 29 #JCITYMAG 137 ABOUT TOWN

AT HOME 32 HOME TOUR Classic Wooden Boats 43 HIT LIST Top BBQ Grills

AT WORK 45 TOWN TALK A Word from the Mayor 47 BUSINESS BRIEFS 50 CURRENTS 53 NEW & EMERGING BUSINESSES 55 BIZ SPOTLIGHT 56 BUSINESS FEATURE Coca-Cola 64 OP-ED FEATURE

Born on the 4th of July 68 BUSINESS PROFILE Shannon Block 101 PYSK Sam Bushman 104 CITY CHARACTER

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AT EASE 109 ARTIST PROFILE Solomon Chancellor 116 HEALTH & WELLNESS BioTe 120 MY HEALTH JOURNEY PART 3 122 GOURMET Chef Johnny Graham 129 THE DISH The Stone Fence 130 THE MAN PAGE JCHS & Helias Coaches 133 INTERESTS The Wanted 146 MEMORY LANE Jefferson City Magazine | 23

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JULY 3 – 4 Salute to America, downtown Jefferson City. Check website for event calendar. Free. For more info, visit salutetoamerica.org.

JULY 5 – 7 American Barnstormers Tour, Jefferson City Memorial Airport, 500 Airport Rd. 9 a.m. $80 plane rides. For more info, visit midwestflyer.com or call Ron Craft at 573-634-6469.

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$10 for adults, $5 for kids in advance; $15 for adults, $5 for kids at the door. For more info, email icecreamsplash@gmail.com.

Stars Under the Stars Movie: “The Nut Job 2,” Ellis-Porter Riverside Amphitheater, 1425 Riverside Dr. 7:30 p.m. Free. For more info, visit jeffersoncitymo. gov/programs.

JULY 19 – AUG 4 Stained Glass Theatre presents “Little Women,” Stained Glass Theatre of Mid-Missouri, 830 E. High St. Suite D. Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday matinée at 2 p.m. Tickets are $9 for all shows except opening night, which will be $7. For more info, visit sgtmidmo.org.

Join, Buy, Save: U.S. World War I Posters on the Home Front, Missouri State Archives, 600 W. Main St. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free. For more info, contact Tracy Wegman at 573-526-5296.

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Trolls Pool Party, Ellis-Porter Riverside Pool, 320 Ellis Porter Dr. 6:30 to 8 p.m. $10 per child. For more info, contact Jefferson City

Ice Cream Splash, downtown Jefferson City. High St. in front of Arris’ Pizza Palace. 6 to 9 p.m.

Canterbury Hill Winery Dueling Pianos, Canterbury Hill Winery, 1707 S. Summit Dr. 7 to 10 p.m. $5 per person. For more info, email sales@canterburyhill.com.

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JULY 21 Capitol City Cinema in the Park, After Dark: “Grease,” EllisPorter Riverside Amphitheater, 1425 Riverside Dr. 7 p.m. $5 per person.

For more info, visit jeffersoncitymo. gov/programs.

Kyle’s Summer Classic 5K, Greenway parking lot on Edgewood Dr. 8 a.m. Race day entry fee is $25 for adults, $10 for children, $20 for JCRRC members. For more info, contact John Weghorst at johnweg@ktis.net.

JULY 24 – 27 Missouri American Water MR 340 Race, Joe Wilson’s Serenity Point at the Noren Access Point on the Missouri River, Cottonwood Dr. Start times vary. Free for spectators. To register, visit rivermiles.com/mr340/.

JULY 25 – 28 Downtown Jefferson City sidewalk sales, downtown Jefferson City. All day.

Free. For more info, visit downtownjeffersoncity.com.

JULY 29 Tour de Jeff City Moonlight Bicycle Ride, start and finish are at Hy-Vee on Truman Blvd. 2 a.m.

Free. For more info, call Jefferson City Parks, Recreation and Forestry at 573-634-6482.

JULY 30 – AUG 4 Jefferson City Jaycees Fair, Jefferson City Jaycees Fairgrounds, 1445 Fairgrounds Rd. Times vary. For more info, visit jeffcityjaycees.org.

JULY 31 Empty Bowls 2018, Windstone Entertainment, 2435 Industrial Dr. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $20 per person.

For more info, contact Lt. Rachel White at 573-619-6575.

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Museum After Hours: In Search of the 62nd U.S. Colored Infantry, Missouri State Museum, First Floor, Missouri State Capitol, 201 Capitol Ave. 7 p.m. Free. For more info, contact the Missouri State Museum at 573-751-2854.

Ice Theater, Washington Park Ice Arena. Saturday and Sunday 2 and 5 p.m. For more info, visit jeffersoncitymo.gov/programs.

Missouri State Pen Investigation, Missouri State Penitentiary, 115 Lafayette Dr. Overnight. For more info, visit missouripentours.com.

AUG 3 Stars under the Stars Movie: “Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey,” Ellis-Porter Riverside Amphitheater, 1425 Riverside Dr. 7:30 p.m. Free. For more info, visit jeffersoncitymo. gov/programs.

AUG 4 The Piccadilly in White, High Street between Madison and Jefferson. 6 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person and $400 for a table of eight. For more info, visit downtownjeffersoncity.com.

AUG 9 CCP’s "Shrek, The Musical", Capital City Productions, 1200 Linden Dr. 6 p.m. For more info, email info@ captialcityproductions.org.

AUG 9-11 The Little Theatre of Jefferson City presents "Mary Poppins," Miller Performing Arts Center, 501 Madison St. Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday matinée at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20.

For more info, visit tltjc.org.

AUG 11 Kicks in the Sticks Trail Run, Binder Park. 4 p.m. Prices vary depending on distance. For more info, visit jeffersoncitymo.gov/programs.

AUG 22 Lincoln University’s Blue Tiger Fest, 200 Block of Madison St. 6 to 9 p.m. Free. For more info, visit visitjeffersoncity.com.

For registration and more info, call Austin Rippeto at 573-632-2820.

Catch Me if You Can Fun Run and Obstacle Course, Department of Natural Resources, 1101 Riverside Dr. 10 a.m. $25 registration fee. For more info, visit jeffersoncitymo.gov/ programs.

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Red, White and Brews, Reinhardt Circle, 5007 Buffalo Rd. 6 to 10:30 p.m. For tickets and more info, visit allevents.in/jeffersoncity/redwhite-and-brews.

22nd Annual Fall Bridal Spectacular, Capitol Plaza Hotel & Convention Center. 12 to 3 p.m. $5 per person. For more info, visit midmobrides.com or contact Vicki at 573-338-2266.

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7th Annual Prison Break Race, Missouri State Penitentiary, 115 Lafayette St. Registration from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.; race from 9 to 11 a.m. $40 per person.

2018 JCO Doubles Tournament, Binder Park, Joseph C. Miller Disc Golf Course, 5840 Rainbow Dr. 8 a.m. For more info, visit discgolfscene.com.

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CLASSIC WOODEN BOATS The original, everyday working man’s dream.

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For Langell, who owns a 1969 yellow Lyman aptly hen you a see a classic wooden boat on named Ol’ Yeller, his love of wooden boats was part of his the water — complete with an American family heritage; both a grandfather and father worked for flag waving in the wind — it’s hard not Chris-Craft in Michigan. The company made quality boats to feel nostalgic for simpler times. You that were affordable to the everyday working man, which remember the unrushed days of the past — no technology made the boats a popular investment. Langell has been or crazy schedules, back when soaking up the sun and restoring wooden boats since the 1970s. spending time with friends was priority. However, for two “It just becomes part of your character and in your local boat enthusiasts, spending time on the water in their blood,” says Langell. “They have such style and character, wooden boats is not a distant memory, but a daily activity. plus they ride so nice. Almost everyone looks your way Terry Hart and Sherman “Skip” Langell share a mutual and smiles or waves.” passion for restoring classic wooden boats in a day and Hart also spends a lot of age when small and wooden time on the water, often for has been replaced by large business — he is the owner and fiberglass, especially at of Hart Diving — but also the Lake of the Ozarks. Both “It just becomes part of for relaxing with his wife men own classic wooden your character and in in their 1961 Chris-Craft boats, a Chris-Craft and ski boat. His love of boats Lyman respectively. Both your blood. They have started at an early age as brands have become cultural such style and character, well, but not because of the icons in boating after more craftsmanship of the wood. than 100 years in business. plus they ride so nice.

Hart always loved to fix the Hart and Langell have spent Almost everyone looks engines. the last few decades finding “I am a total gearhead,” and restoring these wooden your way and smiles or he says. “I fell in love with a gems all the way from waves.” — Skip Langell lawn mower when I was Michigan to Missouri.

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CHUG 12, then go-karts, then boats, and then planes.

Basically, anything with an engine, I love.”

Hart bought his current boat from an uncle after it sat unused in the water for three years.

The boat has not been restored and still has the original bottom, although some boards have been replaced due to a few dock rashes over the years. While his boat, named Chug by the original owner, is not flawless or a showboat, it works every single time he turns the key, Hart says.

“It’s our go-out-to-dinner boat and, just for fun, we still ski our grandkids behind it,” he says. “When we go out and I park it at a dock, people surround it and ask about the boat. They’re always surprised it’s not been restored.”

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While these wooden boats may be a rare sight at the Lake of the Ozarks, both Hart and Langell say there's a misperception that these wooden boats are more work than fiberglass boats, which is not the case. All boats require regular maintenance, but older ones aren’t more expensive to maintain.

“I just love old boats. They’re not only gorgeous, but they’re useful,” says Hart.

Time spent on the water, especially in one of these stylish boats, is a summer tradition for both of them. Hart hopes to spend less time working on the water in the coming days and more time enjoying it at his own pace.

When asked if he had any advice for others who might be interested in a classic wooden boat, his advice was simple: “Quit waiting.

Just go and get one.”

YEAR: 1961 MAKE: Chris-Craft Ski Boat ENGINE: V8 Chris Craft 28, direct drive 1-to-1 transmission and reverse gear CRUISING SPEED: 18 to 36 mph TOP SPEED: 40 mph LENGTH: 17 feet BEAM: 6 feet, 8 inches WEIGHT: 2,541 pounds FEATURES: Mahogany hull, tracking fin for flat turns at speeds up to 40 mph, rear facing observer’s seat, and center mounted tow pylon. The hull was No. 252 of 280 built. Features were state-of-the-art at the time the boat was released.

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HOW DID HE DO IT? He was born in 1902 in Greece, poor, had nothing. Both of his parents died when he was very young. He often talked about how he sold his horse to get enough money to come to this country as a young boy with his uncle. That’s the extent of what I know about my grandfather’s family tree.

His name was George — we called him “Popou,” Greek for “grandpa.” From Ellis Island to Illinois to Missouri, he was on his way to Columbia when he saw the Capitol, and he knew this is where he wanted to stay. He lived and worked his entire life within a block of the State Capitol building. (Tergin Apartments stands at the corner of Washington Street and McCarty.)

Whether you asked him or not, he always told you he was a proud American through his thick Greek accent. He knew firsthand “if you work hard, you can make something of yourself.” What is work? Hard work? Working hard for your next meal. Trying hard as the first generation to provide for your family. Doing those sometimes dangerous jobs nobody wanted to do: taking care of the boilers, saving

every dime, and eventually starting a business on Madison Street cleaning hats and shining shoes. He talked with a pride in his voice when he talked about his employees, many who also had these struggles. Long after he retired, he remembered them all by name.

He then moved to High Street to start a dry cleaning business which transformed into Carrie’s Hallmark in ’76.

He would still visit Greece occasionally, but this was home. He lived to almost 97 and always said that he never would’ve made it that long if he hadn’t come to America, and had health treatment that, though we take it for granted, many parts of the world do not have.

He wasn’t always treated nicely. He was sometimes called names — that “darn Greek” — but he never let it bother him. He kept a positive attitude. He was nice to others, and it came back to him. He was always 39, Jack Benny’s age. When I would drive him down Missouri Boulevard, he would say he remembered when it was just fields. One of my favorite pictures of my grandfather was of him

with his car in front of the Capitol in July of 1929 — his 27th birthday!

He would say America is the “best country on earth.” I’ll proudly add that we live in the “best city on earth” too! How proud he would have been to be the Grandfather of the Mayor!

He fiercely and passionately loved this country and often told people how he would handle things if he were president; he even wrote letters of advice to several presidents. The responses he received were taped to his walls, and I remember seeing and reading them as a young girl and thinking that was the norm — just tell the President what you think! So it’s not surprising that now the third generation “carries on” the family business and love of this community and country. God bless America!

How did they do it, the generations that came before us, through hardships and challenges that we could never imagine? We are all made and inspired by their stories, and wherever we were made, we’re all #MadeinAmerica!

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BUSINESS BRIEFS

Business Briefs Pro m ote d, h ired, reco g n i zed Central Trust Company, an affiliate of Central Bank, is pleased to announce the recent hiring of JOHN SASTRY, as Vice President and financial planning officer.

John’s primary role with Central Trust Company is to lead financial planning services across the company’s footprint in Missouri and Kansas, including meeting with current and prospective clients regarding their financial planning goals as well as working with our staff in assisting with financial plans. He will be based in their St. Louis office.

John received his JD from MU’s Law School and his Bachelor of Arts from Truman State University.

Communique Inc., announced two new employees, SARAH ALSAGER and ERICA GRAESSLE, have joined the Jefferson City-based public relations firm. Alsager has been hired as senior vice president, and Graessle will serve as social media director. Alsager, who worked for Communique from 2011 to 2014, was most recently the director of communications for the Missouri Department of Agriculture, where she oversaw the organization’s communications strategy and media relations and outreach efforts, and she worked closely with directors of agriculture Richard Fordyce and Chris Chinn. Alsager brings with her a great deal of experience in message development, brand consistency, agriculture advocacy, and strategic communications. Alsager received a bachelor’s degree in communications from Truman State University. She and her husband, Matt, live in Jefferson City with their two sons. Graessle graduated from

Oklahoma State University with a Master of Science in agricultural communications in 2017 and most recently worked as a digital media strategist at the Vitae Foundation, where she coordinated the digital strategy and outreach efforts for pregnancy help centers nationwide.

JILL HANSEN is one of two Zonta Club of Jefferson City Women of Achievement award winners for 2018. Hansen received the honor at the Zonta Club’s Yellow Rose Luncheon, May 15 at Capitol Plaza Hotel. Winners are recognized on the basis of exceptional achievement in their chosen field or as a volunteer working to improve the community. As senior vice president of application development at Central Technology Services, Hansen is integral in the creation and deployment of the bank’s e-commerce platform. She also is involved with a number of other local groups and charitable organizations including the Council for Drug Free Youth, Jefferson City High School’s IT/Business Academy, and many university advisory boards.

Capital Region Physicians is pleased to welcome KASSIE MAASEN, to Capital Region Physicians, West Truman. Maasen received her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Lincoln University and her Master of Science in nursing from Maryville University. Her certifications and licenses include BCLS, RN, and CNA. Prior to joining Capital Region, Maasen most recently served as a family nurse practitioner at SSM Health Medical Group. She has also been a registered nurse at Heartland

Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois, and a previous Capital Region employee as both a nurse extern in the obstetrics unit and registered nurse in the progressive care unit.

SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital is happy to welcome DR. PUNIT GOEL. He joins Dr. John Sanfelippo as part of SSM Health Medical Group’s new cardiology clinic located in the Health Plaza at the hospital. Goel earned his medical degree from Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College in Indore, India, where he also completed a residency in internal medicine. He completed his registrar in cardiology at TN Medical College and BYL Hospital in Bombay, India. Goel completed his postdoctoral fellowship in cardiology at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi. He is board certified in cardiovascular disease and nuclear medicine. Dr. Goel has served as an assistant professor in cardiology and co-director of the Cardiology Fellowship Program at University Hospital in Columbia.

He is a fellow in the American College of Cardiology.

SHAYLAN MITCHELL was awarded a $1,000 FTD (Florists Transworld Delivery) University Scholarship toward attending FTD Boot Camp.

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BUSINESS BRIEFS

Business Briefs Prom ote d , h ired, reco g n ized Jamie Wilson, director of case management at Capital Region Medical Center has been named the 2018 MU School of Social Work’s Master Social Work Field Instructor of the Year. Wilson earned the award in recognition of her dedication and extraordinary contribution to social work education. Through the awards program, the SSWAO and MAA express pride and appreciation for these individuals and their service to higher education and the profession of social work. These awards are the highest honor bestowed upon the school’s alumni, faculty, and students each year by the School of Social Work and its alumni organization.

The St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation awarded 12 scholarships to individuals who are pursuing nursing degrees and other education and training to further their technical, medical or professional abilities in health care. Cody Hearther, of Jefferson City, is the recipient of the 2018 Sister Mary Jean Ryan Lincoln University Nursing Scholarship in the amount of $2,500. This scholarship is awarded each year to a Lincoln University nursing student who exemplifies excellence in education and the core values aligned with the mission of St. Mary’s. The other 2018 scholarship award recipients from Jefferson City are Christopher Campbell, Carlene Green, Grace Haarmann, Sheryl McClain, and Jessie Pace.

of this award were nominated by their nursing peers, as well as

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administrative staff and physicians.

These nurses reflect attributes that are necessary to be great in nursing: teamwork, compassion, respect, integrity, and a strong desire to heal, just to name a few. Nurses from various departments were bestowed this honor. The recipients included Gina Smith, Capital Region Physicians Center for Mental Wellness; RENEA RUSTEMEYER, Capital Region Physicians Internal Medicine; STORMY KEMPKER, Goldschmidt Cancer Center; JOANN CANTRIEL, education; WENDY SCHULTE, surgical services; and JULIE HEISINGER, Cardiac Cath Lab. Capital Region Medical Center announced the 2018 Volunteer of the Year Award was presented to Ken Bollinger, who has been a volunteer at Capital Region for 17 years. Ken is a familiar face to those who visit the Sam B. Cook Healthplex and Healthplex West, where he volunteers. Nominations were made by Capital Region employees and fellow volunteers, and nominations were based off of certain criteria necessary to be an exceptional volunteer. These criteria included demonstrating a caring and positive attitude towards patients, visitors, Capital Region employees and partners; upholding good interpersonal skills; working well with hospital staff and volunteers;

The 2018 Excellence in Nursing Awards were presented to six nurses at a reception on May 8. Recipients

contributions made above and beyond their regular duties.

maintaining a professional appearance and good attendance record; as well as any additional

ALEXIS DUNCAN is the most recent recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Duncan is a nurse from the progressive care unit at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital.

It was her exceptional level of care that led to her nomination. Upon receiving the award, Duncan said she was just doing her job, but the family of a recent patient at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital has a different opinion. One of the patient’s daughters was the one who nominated Duncan for the DAISY Award. In the nomination letter, she states that she has spent a lot of time in hospitals over the years due to her father’s health. She goes on to state the she would place Duncan at the “top of the list” of nurses who have cared for him.

TCS, formerly Towner Communications, welcomed RYAN TOWNER as president of the family-owned business on June 1.

His appointment marks the thirdgeneration of Towners to run the company. Former president Mark Towner and his wife, Susan, will begin their transition into retirement.

TCS was founded in 1947 by Vernon Towner as an electronics company and has grown significantly under the direction of Mark and Susan Towner. Today, TCS offers a full array of business phone systems and solutions, including premise and cloud-based phones, communication and collaboration software, structured cabling, as well as sound and retail branding solutions.

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CURRENTS

River Region Credit Union Expands Services River Region Credit Union has expanded member benefits to include financial advising. These services, available to all members, will be offered through a partnership with the Wallstreet Financial Group. Wallstreet Financial Group will provide financial advice and service to RRCU members through their satellite office located at River Region’s West Edgewood Branch. Advisors will include Jamie Wilbers, Travis Ford, and Zac Schoene. Members utilizing the services of Wallstreet Group Advisors will find independent financial solutions to help them meet their financial goals and objectives.

Missouri Medical Group Gets a Partner Neurology Inc., a Columbia-based company, announced that it will be joining Jefferson City-based Missouri Medical Group with an independent physician partnership. As part of the merger, Neurology Inc. will take on a new name: The Neurology Institute of MMG. Neurology Inc. has been providing neurology care to Columbia and surrounding communities for nearly half a century. The Neurology Institute will continue to treat a wide variety of neurological conditions including multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, movement disorders, epilepsy, neuropathy, neuromuscular disorders, cognitive disorders, stroke, and sleep disorders. The Neurology Institute of MMG will continue to operate at its current location in Columbia.

Jefferson City Fire Station Rebuild The Jefferson City Council unanimously approved a $3 million project to replace Fire Station 2, located at 2400 E. McCarty St. The almost 50-year-old building is starting to have plumbing and HVAC issues along with safety issues for pulling trucks in and out of the driveway, due to the location being below the grade of the roadway. The new building is reported to be double the size of the current one, featuring a larger equipment bay, a new decontamination area, and a training room. The new building will also include a police substation for officers to complete reports.

Drug Epidemics Being Addressed Capital Region Medical Center and St. Mary’s Hospital have begun implementing “best practices” on opioids set by the U.S. Center for Disease Control’s long-term pain management guidelines. Opioid usage growth that began in the late 1990s has led to epidemic levels of overdose deaths. Hospitals have updated their guidelines for prescribing opioids and other medications based on CDC recommendations for best practices.

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JCMO Passion Project Goes National

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Stacy Welling, president of Whaley’s Pharmacy, has taken the success of her Whaley’s Mommy & Me — Before, During, & After program and turned her attention to Whaley’s Baby, a new business dedicated to assisting independent pharmacies nationwide. Welling, a Jefferson City native and one of the first “Ones to Watch” in City Magazine 10 years ago, opened Whaley’s Mommy & Me — Before, During & After in Whaley’s West Side Pharmacy after the birth of her first child in 2007. In 2016, after seeing the success of the department in her own pharmacy, Welling created Whaley’s Baby. The mission of Whaley’s Baby is to assist other independent pharmacies in creating a niche market that will attract a younger demographic, create brand loyalty, serve families in their community, and increase profits. Whaley’s Baby participants currently include 18 pharmacies in 13 states from Texas to New York. In addition to continued growth, Welling has experienced national recognition for her innovative business concept in niche marketing.

Whaley’s Baby will participate in four national trade shows in 2018.

Jefferson City Public Schools Board of Education approved the first bid package guaranteed maximum price-amendment with Nabholz Construction. Renovations on Jefferson City High School started immediately after school let out.

There have also been three previous amendments for bid packages for Capital City High School’s construction. JCPS Director of Facilities Bob Weber said the cost of the work approved by the board for JCHS is $6,971,531, bringing the total approved construction cost to $26,478,580 for both JCHS and CCHS.

SSM Health certified as a TCD Level II STEMI SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital has been designated a Time Critical Diagnosis Level II STEMI Center by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. This designation recognizes SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital as a center that can provide definitive care to high volumes of STEMI patients within a region. STEMI is the abbreviation for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction, which is a specific type of heart attack.

Rallies for Moral Revival Jefferson City has been experiencing weekly rallies outside of the state capitol since May 14. These rallies have focused on “moral revival,” protesting against U.S. government militarism, economic injustice, unavailable health care, and cuts to education. The Poor People’s Campaign came to Jefferson City to bring attention to issues affecting the poorest populations in Missouri. In addition to being a “moral revival,” the movement intends to be a revival of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Poor People Campaign. These are nonviolent protests where protesters sit in the street until police officers arrest them.

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BUSCH’S FLORIST 620 Madison St. | 573-636-7113 A Jefferson City staple, Busch’s Florist & Greenhouse underwent a renovation on their greenhouse this past month and their storefront earlier this fall. Built in 1890, the shop functions as a custom potting studio and retail space featuring items like an old rose gold cooler and 1950s Chevy garden truck. Also enjoy their beautiful selection of parlor palms and exotic houseplants.

INDIGO THE SALON 994 Diamond Ridge, Ste. 100 SWEET SMOKE BBQ 127 E. High St. | 573-415-2480 Sweet Smoke BBQ is owned by Lila Backes and John Biggs, who also own Downtown Diner. Brisket, pulled pork, turkey, and other barbecue meats are smoked low and slow daily. They also offer carry-out and catering. Biggs, a former executive chef, is more than happy to expand the menu upon catering request.

573-636-3445 Indigo the Salon, owned and operated by Kelsey Lenox, specializes in Aveda, Aquage, and Matrix product usage. Staff members are master balyage hair painting artists and well versed in haircutting techniques that shape and enhance anyone’s look. Indigo is a full-service salon offering hair extensions, waxing, lash extensions, massage, nail care, and facials. With over 30 years combined experience, the Indigo staff will impress you

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Offering a new, unique shopping experience is the idea behind Hello Belle Boutique. The boutique launched in July 2017, making the traveling boutique MidMissouri’s first fully stocked “fashion truck” with clothes in sizes small to triple XL. In a colorful, 26 foot long fashion truck, Hello Belle can be seen popping up around the Mid-Missouri area at festivals, businesses, residences, and other locations. Location sites for the fashion truck can be found on Hello Belle’s Facebook page. The mission at Hello Belle is to provide the latest trendy boutique items at an affordable price, with all items being less than $40. Hello Belle is continuing to grow and is hoping to open a second fashion truck in the near future.

Pleus Cabinets is a family-owned and -operated cabinetry business in Jefferson City. They opened for business in September 2011 with a passion for building cabinets. In business for seven years, Pleus Cabinets offers high quality craftsmanship to help with any home improvement project, specializing in custom cabinets for both residential and commercial clients. Offering custom services, Pleus Cabinets is suitable for any project. The company is owned and operated by Allan Pleus, a Jefferson City native, who has brought in his wife and son to work part-time to craft and install the cabinets. Pleus Cabinetry is passionate about ensuring the highest quality of cabinets for their clients.

For anyone experiencing any type of pain, Align Chiropractic can help. Using a natural form of health care, they specialize in treating musculoskeletal conditions such as sprains and tendonitis. Align Chiropractic offers well-rounded care that determines the root of the injury and resolves it with soft tissue therapies and rehabilitation exercises. Setting Align Chiropractic apart from other clinics in Jefferson City is their focus on the muscular component as well as the joint component of an injury. By using their unique system, they want to decrease the likelihood of patients experiencing the same type of pain again after visiting them.

“What was once an old FedEx truck is now a fully renovated mobile boutique on wheels thanks to my talented husband and his carpentry skills,” says owner Bethany Walsh. “Ladies can book the truck for a girl’s night out, birthday party, corporate fundraiser, the list goes on!”

“I started the business because I've always done it and am passionate about it, so when I had the opportunity to go on my own, I did it,” says owner Alan Pleus. “My goal is to pass the trade down to my sons to carry on the name and reputation.”

“The mission of Align Chiropractic Clinic is to change the health of Central Missouri by providing quality chiropractic care and maintaining patient’s mobility to provide them a high quality of life that is pain-free,” says owner Brandon Johns.

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Tradition Jefferson City Coca-Cola Bottling Co. champions the true American spirit.

by ELI MARCHBANKS photos by KEITH BORGMEYER

Shortly after the end of the Civil War, John Pemberton created a formula that he predicted, to use his own words, “someday will be a national drink.” True to his prognostication, the image of an icecold, fizzing Coca-Cola has earned its place as a staple of American culture right alongside baseball and apple pie.

In 1895, about 30 years after Pemberton created the beverage that would forever change the drinking habits of the American populace, a brewer named Jacob F. Moerschel would purchase the C. & L. Wagner Brewery on Dunklin Street in Jefferson City. In time, Moerschel’s two sons would eventually take over the business and, in 1922, acquired a “Bottlers Franchise for Genuine CocaCola.” The company has gone through many changes since that initial purchase in 1895, but it has stayed in the family for almost a half dozen generations. Today, Jefferson City Coca-Cola Bottling Company is led by fifth-generation owner Jake Vogel.

Vogel, a former Army Ranger who served four tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan, would certainly seem the ideal choice to lead a company whose franchisor has always been a strong supporter of the military. “Coca-Cola has had at least a 75-year partnership with the USO, and it’s our pleasure to commemorate all our men and women in uniform,” says Vogel. One of the company’s trucks, painted in camouflage, is Vogel’s way of providing a constant reminder for the employees and customers alike of those who make tremendous sacrifices in service to our country.

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“COCA-COLA HAS HAD AT LEAST A 75-YEAR PARTNERSHIP WITH THE USO, AND IT’S OUR PLEASURE TO COMMEMORATE ALL OUR MEN AND WOMEN IN UNIFORM.” — Jake Vogel

Bill Heberle, human resources and community relations manager, would say Vogel definitely honors the military ethos of “service to others before self” with how he leads the company. While one can visit the company’s website for a list of charitable organizations to which they donate, Heberle says: “We don’t turn anyone away. We don’t look down on anyone unless we’re helping them up.” Whether the company is donating product as refreshments for a local event or making larger monetary contributions, they’re constantly giving back.

Vogel will tell you how he tries to instill into the business the values associated with the Ranger motto, sua sponte (“on their own accord” in Latin). The phrase is about how one should always be trying to do the right thing without prompting from someone else. “We are always striving to excel more and more in this,” says Vogel. “It never ends.”

Despite the fact that the company name includes a national soda conglomerate, Jefferson City Coca-Cola Bottling Company is still very much a family-owned business with strong roots in the community. While the company is happy to donate to national philanthropies, they do make an effort to focus their efforts on the local arts, schools,

and churches of the community they have called home for more than 130 years. One example came in a sign with changeable letters mounted on the side of a building where local citizens could find out about local community events for that particular week.

After maintaining a sign high on the side of a building became something of a safety hazard, the company was more than willing to replace it with a digital billboard that continues to serve the same purpose. The billboard is used to promote nonprofit and charitable community events. “We’re very proud of our billboard,” says Vogel, “and thankful to Jefferson City, MoDOT, and other partners who helped us be one of the first in our area to install such a thing.”

“We want to keep our 14-county region well served,” says Heberle. Whether it’s building a ramp at a local VFW or helping the local United Way chapter, the company likes to shower their next-door neighbors with support. Vogel makes it a point to dedicate a portion of the cost per case to local causes.

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Taste OF

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“By simplifying our company, we’ve created an environment in which speed, precision, and empowered employees determine who wins in the marketplace.”

— Terry Armour

Jake Vogel, Terry Armour, and Bill Heberle

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Taste OF

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“WE ARE ALWAYS STRIVING TO EXCEL MORE AND MORE IN THIS. IT NEVER ENDS.” — Jake Vogel

would say, “It doesn’t take very long to be kind,” remembers Heberle. While Jake served in the military, Carl served in both the Missouri House of Representatives and the Missouri Senate for many years.

The company has gone through many changes, including the discontinuation of their bottling operations in 2001; they’re now strictly a distribution center. Their adaptability is also seen in how they have responded to the public’s current perception of sugary drinks. You won’t find only the famous red Coke can in their building anymore; you’ll find more than one kind of bottled water, Minute Maid juices, energy drinks, high-protein milkshakes, tea, cold coffee drinks, and ginger ale, just to name a few. Terry Armour, the general manager and chief operating officer, explains how they currently have “more than 500 brands . . . among these are 20 that generate more than a billion dollars in annual retail sales for the Coca-Cola system.” Heberle thinks the current trend of people being “calorie conscious” will continue, and so the company will continue to come up with options to meet the changing preferences of their customers.

Their efforts to stay attuned to their customers is one of the reasons why Jefferson City Coca-Cola Bottling Company was a top-five finisher in the Market Street Challenge in 2016. The Market Street Challenge is a nationwide competition among Coca-Cola bottlers that measures product availability, customer growth, and expanded retail space, just to name a few judging criteria.

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“By simplifying our company,” says Armour, “we’ve created an environment in which speed, precision, and empowered employees determine who wins in the marketplace.”

Vogel and Armour look forward to being a Market Street Challenge finalist again. “We look daily for ways to become more efficient, stronger, leaner, and better,” says Armour.

Despite their national prominence, Jefferson City Coca-Cola Bottling Company remains in spirit a small, family-owned heartland company.

Though their building is full of some of the most popular drinks in the country, “Our most important resource is our people,” says Heberle. He talks about how appreciative all the employees are of each other’s efforts to make this business such a fun success. Heberle enjoys giving away cases of soda to his fellow employees so much that staff are always joking about getting their shipments out “before Bill gives all our product away.”

Both the strength and generosity that results from the entrepreneurial spirit can be seen in this company.

The symbiotic relationship that exists between this business and the community is a fine example of how the whole can be greater than the sum of its parts. With both Mid-Missouri and the Jefferson City Coca-Cola Bottling Company working for the betterment of each other, there is much reason to be optimistic about the future. So, enjoy an ice-cold Coke (or a Minute Maid juice, Gold Peak Tea, etc.) and celebrate.

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Born on the Fourth of July Judge Cotton Walker reflects on our city’s namesake, sharing a birthday with our country, and the American spirit as we know it.

by THE HONORABLE JUDGE COTTON WALKER photos by KEITH BORGMEYER I was born on the Fourth of July.

Early on, I realized I was blessed to share a birthday with America. One of my fondest memories took place in the summer of 1976. It was my 10th birthday, and we traveled with my family to Washington, D.C., where we joined more than a million people on the National Mall for celebration and fireworks.

Bicentennial Madness had taken hold of America, and “The Spirit of ’76” was everywhere. Afterward, Newsweek included my family in a bicentennial report entitled, “The Best Birthday.”

Fast forward to 2018. As we celebrate our nation on another July 4, there are daily reports of great divisions among us. Thomas Jefferson, our third president, spoke to the fundamental commonalities uniting all Americans despite partisan differences centuries ago. Delivering his inaugural address on March 4, 1801, he said, “Every difference of opinion is not a difference of principle.”

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liberty, and self-determination. We recognize the importance of the words written by Jefferson and others at the inception of the nation and our representative, constitutional democracy. There was clearly genius in the creation of this form of government, with three equal branches, each designed as a check to the other.

All Americans recognize these words as a part of the Declaration of Independence: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.”

Our city’s namesake penned the words in the weeks leading up to July 4, 1776; Jefferson inspired generations with these words. He drafted one of the most beautiful and powerful testaments to liberty and equality in world history.

That Declaration of Independence has been called a mission statement for a revolution — and for a new nation.

Jefferson was a lawyer, congressman, governor of Virginia, and, ultimately, president. He died in Virginia on July 4, 1826 — the 50th anniversary of the

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Every difference of opinion is not a difference of principle.”

— THOMAS JEFFERSON, INAUGURAL ADDRESS, MARCH 4, 1801

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Above: Thomas Jefferson statue, photo by Tim Bommel Declaration of Independence — only a few hours before President John Adams also passed away in Massachusetts. Interestingly, in the moments before he passed, John Adams spoke his last words, eternally true if not in the literal sense in which he meant them: "Thomas Jefferson survives."

Thomas Jefferson survives today in the American spirit shown in our city, the City of Jefferson. Jefferson City was incorporated in 1825, and the general assembly moved here in 1826, the same year our city’s namesake passed away.

Like Jefferson, I, too, chose to be a lawyer and chose a life of public service. Unlike Jefferson, who served in the legislative and executive branches, I chose to serve our country in the judicial branch. Since first becoming a judge in 1994, I’ve been committed to the independence of our courts. Daily, I

strive to embody the American spirit beyond service on the bench by staying intentionally connected to my community, working for justice, and collaborating with our citizens to help ensure safe and healthy communities for those in Cole County.

Jefferson City families also reflect that same American spirit.

Every day, nearly 200 years after Jefferson’s death, we work hard, help our neighbors, and give back to our community.

Every year, we carry on traditions of gathering as a family, enjoying the outdoors, watching fireworks by our beautiful state capitol (and by shooting our own fireworks!), and celebrating the freedom we share together as a country. Just as the cover of that 1976 Newsweek states, this is “Our America.”

It truly is “The Best Birthday.”

Happy Fourth of July, Jefferson City.

ABOUT COTTON

After graduating from Jefferson City High School, Walker studied at Indiana University and received his Bachelor of Arts in 1988 with a double major in history and political science. Judge Walker received his JD from MU in 1991. Walker has served on multiple committees with the Office of State Courts Administrator and currently serves as Past President of the Missouri Municipal and Associate Circuit Judges’ Association. He volunteers his time with many local organizations, is active in his church, and coaches youth basketball. He is married to Debra Massengale Walker, and they have two children: Jacquelyn, 19, and Quinn, 15.

The entire Walker family is proud to call Jefferson City their hometown.

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Old Timber Shannon Block’s custom-built rustic log cabin.

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ouis Nizer once said, “A man who works with hands is a laborer; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but

a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist.”

Shannon Block, owner of Shannon Block

Construction, might not use the word “artist” to describe himself, but after seeing his magnificent works built out of wood, labor intensive and artistically detailed, it's a fitting title. He’s spent years perfecting his craft, starting as a young boy under the watchful eye of his dad and granddad, both skilled carpenters. He was drawn to the craftsmanship of log cabins from an early age.

“My grandma grew up in a log cabin near Wainwright that my great-grandpa built, and I was always intrigued by the craftsmanship in its construction,” says Block. “Not a lot of people know how to do that anymore based

“I love to build things, but mostly I like to make other people’s dream homes come to fruition. I get a lot of satisfaction by giving that to other people.”

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“My grandma grew up in a log cabin near Wainwright that my great grandpa built, and I was always intrigued by the craftsmanship in its construction. Not a lot of people know how to do that anymore based on how we do construction today. It’s a dying art to use joinery in the framing of structures today.”

on how we do construction today. It’s a dying art to use joinery in the framing of structures today.”

After growing up and gaining more experiences with a local builder during high school and college, Block started his own construction company in 1999 where he could focus on building custom homes to his high standards. He knew he wanted to stay small so he could provide stellar craftsmanship and superior customer service to his homeowners. It was a strong vision that has paid off. More than 19 years later, he continues to build three to four new homes each year with his hands on every part of the project.

“I love to build things, but mostly I like to make other people’s dream homes come to fruition,” notes Block. “I get a lot of satisfaction by giving that to other people.”

When Block first started his business, he also began working on a personal dream. He wanted to build an authentic log cabin like his grandma’s using the same 1800s building process that his great-grandpa used. He started building it from timber on his father-in-law’s farm and, after working on it for years, eventually moved the cabin to a tranquil spot in the Ozarks overlooking a spring-fed creek. This cabin has now Jefferson City Magazine | 73

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become a weekend getaway spot for Block and his son, Evan, who helped build parts of the cabin.

In addition to their hunting traditions at the cabin, father and son also put their kayaks on the creek and float miles downriver, even camping on the gravel bars along the way. It was a tradition that grew even bolder in 2015 when the two of them decided to tackle the Missouri River 340 — the world’s longest river race — in a tandem kayak they built out of cedar. It was a labor of love, handcrafting the kayak and completing the rugged race, but they crossed the finish line in 62 hours. The name of their kayak, Carpe Diem, reflected their mission of seizing the day together.

“It was an awesome experience to do that with my son. There are some beautiful places on the Missouri River to see from the water,” says Block. “We definitely stood out in our wooden kayak amid all the fiberglass. Now it hangs from the ceiling downstairs.”

Block is continuing his woodworking, including working with his son recently to tear down a 150-year-old barn that will be used in a new home Shannon’s building for a customer.

He will also be breaking ground soon on a new

“A man who works with hands is a laborer; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist.”

- Louis Nizer

home for his own family, which will be a rustic timber frame and log house sitting on 15 acres overlooking the river. Even after building houses every day, the excitement of taking what was and re-imagining it into something new still stirs his artistic spirit. It’s where he gets his inspiration.

“I’m hoping to take the wooden kayak and hang it in a prominent spot in our new home, so we can see it every day as a reminder,” says Block.

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2018 CITYMEN Jefferson City is full of men of character and leadership. In the following pages, get to know some of these City Men and their businesses.

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Tony Porter, AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE, TONY PORTER AGENCY YEARS WITH COMPANY: 25 WHAT IS YOUR AREA OF EXPERTISE?

Multi-Line Insurance Agency — Personal Lines Insurance, Commercial Insurance, Farm Insurance, Life Insurance.

WHAT PROMPTED YOUR INTEREST IN THIS PROFESSION?

While growing up, I never imagined or had aspirations to become an insurance sales agent.

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so many of us, this career was placed in front of me, and I have never looked back.

WHAT IS YOUR BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY?

Years ago, a fellow agent made this comment to me, “Take care of your customers, and they will take care of you.” This statement has guided me for decades. Later, I developed an acronym for my customer service philosophy: Courteous, Convenient, Fast, and Accurate — C.C.F.A.!

WHAT MAKES YOU AND YOUR COMPANY STAND OUT FROM YOUR COMPETITION?

C.C.F.A! HOW DOES YOUR PROFESSION BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY?

We all know that it is easy to complain about insurance companies, in general, and even their agents. But the next time you hear of a terrible

accident, house or apartment fire, or even a tornado, remember that most likely an insurance company is sending a lot of money that way intending to restore lives. My profession brings financial security to our community.

WHAT KIND OF CHARITY INVOLVEMENT DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN?

I love to contribute back to our community, which has been so good to my family. We have so many great non-profit organizations to choose from. We have been involved with several recently: Special Learning Center, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Vitae, and Hope for Caribbean Kids.

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Jason A. Dunville, DDS

WHAT MAKES YOU AND YOUR COMPANY STAND OUT FROM YOUR COMPETITION? We

YEARS WITH THE COMPANY: 25

do most dental procedures in our office to minimize referrals. We run on time because we value our patients’ time, and we keep our office up to date with the newest technology available.

WHAT IS YOUR AREA OF EXPERTISE? General dentistry. Our office offers a wide variety of services such as cosmetic dentistry, implants, root canals, extraction, bleaching, sleep appliances, Botox for facial pain and esthetics, dentures, and same day crowns.

HOW DOES YOUR PROFESSION BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY? We keep Central Missouri smiling!

WHAT PROMOTED YOUR INTEREST IN THIS PROFESSION? Being my own boss and being

WHAT KIND OF CHARITY INVOLVEMENT DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN? Our office is fortunate to

able to do something I love every day.

support many local teams and organizations.

WHAT IS YOUR BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY? We

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WANT TO ADD? I graduated

strive to make our patients’ experience as comfortable and positive as possible.

dental school from UMKC School of Dentistry in 1993. I love golf, riding Harley’s, and traveling.

FAVORITE QUOTE: “Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence” – Vince Lombardi FAVORITE MOVIE: The Godfather FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM: Kansas City Chiefs

JASON A. DUNVILLE, DDS, PC 3237 W. Truman Blvd., Ste. 201 | JCMO Dunvillesmiles.com 573-635-2571

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JOHN C. TAYLOR

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COREY J. BRAD LUETKEMEYER OXENHANDLER Financial Advisor

Financial Advisor

YEARS WITH COMPANY: 42

YEARS WITH COMPANY: 29

YEARS WITH COMPANY: 20

YEARS WITH COMPANY: 15

WHAT PROMPTED YOUR INTEREST IN THIS PROFESSION? I enjoy

WHAT PROMPTED YOUR INTEREST IN THIS PROFESSION? To help

WHAT IS YOUR AREA OF EXPERTISE?

WHAT IS YOUR AREA OF EXPERTISE?

working with people, and I’m interested in finance.

people plan and achieve their goals and dreams of retirement – education for their children or grandchildren, protect what they have, and to help pass their wealth efficiently.

Helping clients develop financial strategies to reach their goals.

Helping clients achieve their financial goals, whatever the goal might be.

WHAT PROMPTED YOUR INTEREST

WHAT PROMPTED YOUR INTEREST IN THIS PROFESSION? It was an

Financial Advisor

WHAT IS YOUR BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY?

Own quality investments, diversify, and invest for the long term.

WHAT MAKES YOU AND YOUR COMPANY STAND OUT FROM YOUR COMPETITION? Our unique business

model of one financial advisor branch office allows tailored investment services for individuals in our community.

WHAT CHARITY INVOLVEMENT DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN? Walk to End

Alzheimer’s, United Way, and Chamber of Commerce.

EDWARD JONES 1433 Christy Dr. | JCMO 573-634-3103

Financial Advisor

WHAT IS YOUR BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY? 1. I want to understand what is

important to you.

2. We use an established process to build personalized strategies to help you achieve your goals based upon your current situation, risk tolerance, and time horizon. One size doesn’t fit all.

3. We will partner throughout your life to help keep you on track.

EDWARD JONES 999 Diamond Ridge, Ste. 200 | JCMO 573-635-6100

IN THIS PROFESSION? I had interest

at a young age and studied finance at MSU. WHAT IS YOUR BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY? I treat my clients

the way I would want to be treated.

WHAT MAKES YOU AND YOUR COMAPNY STAND OUT FROM YOUR COMPETITION? Customer service.

We pride ourselves on it!

WHAT KIND OF CHARITY INVOLVEMENT DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN? We are involved in the annual

opportunity to help people in an area where often times their expertise is limited. I feel that in a small way, I help people attain their lifetime goals.

WHAT MAKES YOU AND YOUR COMPANY STAND OUT FROM YOUR COMPETITION? Our story desire to

continually improve our clients’ investing experience.

HOW DOES YOUR PROFESSION BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY? When

“Walk to End Alzheimer’s.”

people are successful investors, their success is shared with the community in a variety of ways.

EDWARD JONES 1003 E. McCarty, Ste. A | JCMO 573-635-9784

EDWARD JONES 3702 W. Truman Blvd., Ste. 221 | JCMO 573-659-4492

RYAN GREEN Financial Advisor

YEARS WITH COMPANY: 2

WHAT IS YOUR BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY? We partner

WHAT IS YOUR AREA OF EXPERTISE? Developing

with our clients throughout their life. We take the time to understand our clients’ specific goals and take a comprehensive approach to develop personalized financial strategies.

customized financial strategies to help clients build, maintain, and protect wealth.

HOW DOES YOUR PROFESSION BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY? In addition to sponsoring local events

and supporting local businesses, we work with our clients to ensure they’re financially sound which I believe is a benefit to the community.

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EDWARD JONES 1003 E. McCarty, Ste. A | JCMO 573-635-9784

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YEARS WITH COMPANY: 13

YEARS WITH COMPANY: 6

YEARS WITH COMPANY: 5

YEARS WITH COMPANY: 4

WHAT IS YOUR AREA OF

WHAT IS YOUR AREA OF EXPERTISE?

WHAT IS YOUR AREA OF EXPERTISE?

EXPERTISE? Educating and

Retirement saving strategies, retirement income strategies, insurance and annuities, and college savings.

Helping families reach a variety of financial goals.

WHAT PROMPTED YOUR INTEREST IN THIS PROFESSION? I enjoy

WHAT PROMPTED YOUR INTEREST IN THIS PROFESSION? While in the Marine

philosophy is to learn about what is most important to my clients financially, use an established process to develop personalized strategies to help them reach their financial goals, and partner with them to ensure they stay on track throughout their life.

Financial Advisor

empowering people so they have the knowledge and strategies to achieve their financial goals.

WHAT MAKES YOU AND YOUR COMPANY STAND OUT FROM YOUR COMPETITION? Edward Jones

focuses on the serious, long term investor. No matter your background, if you are serious about creating and achieving your financial goals, we can help.

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Corps, I started investing with Brad Oxenhandler. I found it interesting how he helps people make important financial decisions and guide them to their goals.

HOW DOES YOUR PROFESSION BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY?

WHAT MAKES YOU AND YOUR COMPANY STAND OUT FROM YOUR COMPETITION? After we understand

Financial advisors shape the future. We have the ability and the responsibility to improve the quality of life within our community.

what is important to our clients, we use an established process to build personalized strategies and partner with them to keep them on track to reach their goals.

EDWARD JONES 3432 W. Truman Blvd., Ste. 100 | JCMO 573-761-7466

EDWARD JONES 615 C Clark Ave. | JCMO 573-635-7907

Financial Advisor

WHAT IS YOUR BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY? My business

WHAT MAKES YOU AND YOUR COMPANY STAND OUT FROM YOUR COMPETITION? Edward Jones

has consistently demonstrated excellent client oriented values for over 90 years. Our firm truly cares about its clients.

EDWARD JONES 1428 Jefferson St. | JCMO 573-634-1428

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the coaching aspect. Helping people understand and put in place investment goals is what I truly value.

WHAT IS YOUR BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY? “Keep it simple.”

WHAT MAKES YOU AND YOUR COMPANY STAND OUT FROM YOUR COMPETITION? As a company, we

look to help all people in different facets of life achieve their goals.

We genuinely care about our clients’ needs.

HOW DOES YOUR PROFESSION BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY? It helps

our community become more educated about saving strategies and retirement planning.

EDWARD JONES 3238 W. Truman Blvd., Lower Ste. A | JCMO 573-635-9802

Edward Jones serves nearly 7 million investors from more offices than any other investment firm in America. We attribute a great deal of our success to our principles and personal, long-term approach to investing.

We have consistently been ranked among the best companies to work for by FORTUNE magazine, and our employees tend to stay with us for years. As a privately owned company, Edward Jones has a very personal feel that’s almost like family. And we’re very proud of that.

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John D. Hamilton, Jr. Director of Pharmacy Services and Business Development

Randall Haight, MD, CPE

YEARS WITH COMPANY: 24

Vice President Medical Affairs, Internal Medicine Physician

WHAT IS YOUR AREA OF EXPERTISE? My clinical

YEARS WITH COMPANY: 21 years on the CRMC

specialty is in critical care and oncology pharmacy. As business development director, I help Capital Region identify and implement new service opportunities and plan for growth.

WHAT PROMPTED YOUR INTEREST IN THIS PROFESSION? My father was the first Director of Pharmacy

at the original Still Hospital and later owned a retail pharmacy in Jefferson City. I enjoyed going to work with him at the hospital and then in his store.

WHAT IS YOUR BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY? Be a good listener as listening is the key to understanding and learning. Listen to your colleagues, employees, and customers because they help set the direction of your business.

medical staff; 8 years as VPMA WHAT IS YOUR AREA OF EXPERTISE? As a phy-

sician, Internal Medicine is where I see patients 18 and older. As the VPMA, I have oversight of physicians, advanced practice nurses, and physician’s assistants who practice at CRMC. I also oversee quality and patient safety throughout CRMC (hospital and clinics), graduate medical education, and medical staff offices.

WHAT PROMPTED YOUR INTEREST IN THIS PROFESSION? I have always wanted to help

is not only a true community hospital, but a healthcare system that provides our community incredible access to innovative healthcare services.

FAVORITE MOVIE: The Shawshank Redemption, but more recently, The Greatest Showman.

people. As a physician, I serve my patients and help them and their families through what are sometimes difficult times as my patients become older.

WHAT IS YOUR BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY? I believe our business is to serve our patients, families, and other community members who are affected by our work in the best way possible. Through great quality and service, we can improve the health of our communities across our area of the state.

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WHAT MAKES YOU AND YOUR COMPANY STAND OUT FROM YOUR COMPETITION? I feel Capital Region

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Jay Allen, M.D. Radiation Oncologist

YEARS WITH COMPANY: 18 WHAT IS YOUR AREA OF EXPERTISE? Oncology – Treatment of patients with cancer using various forms of radiation.

WHAT PROMPTED YOUR INTEREST IN THIS PROFESSION? Many of my family and friends

were affected by cancer. My parents both passed away from cancer by the time I was 17.

This affected me deeply, and I wanted to help others affected the way I was.

WHAT MAKES YOU AND YOUR COMPANY STAND OUT FROM YOUR COMPETITION? Capital Region

Medical Center is committed to providing the highest level of care to the community through new technology, new procedures, and following national best practices.

HOW DOES YOUR PROFESSION BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY? We help people when they are at

their most vulnerable. They might be scared, unsure, worried, anxious, and it’s our job to do everything we can to help them find peace of mind in their care plan and that we will be with them every step of the way.

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Owner, Align Chiropractic Clinic WHAT IS YOUR AREA OF EXPERTISE?

Brandon: We specialize in sports injuries but treat any condition/pain ranging from head to toe. Our specialty is treating Musculoskeletal conditions which are typically anything that will cause pain/numbness (sprain/strains, tendonitis, bursitis, arthralgia, plantar fasciitis, etc.).

WHAT PROMPTED YOUR INTEREST IN THIS PROFESSION?

B: I began my career aiming to pursue a natural form of healthcare. After witnessing a brother-in-law battle his addiction to prescription opioids all because he experienced low back pain while playing high school sports, I knew there was a better way to treat and resolve these conditions.

HOW DOES YOUR PROFESSION BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY?

A: At Align Chiropractic Clinic, we allow the body to heal itself naturally and without the utilization of drugs or surgery. This decreases our communities chances of developing addictions to certain medications as well as avoid surgery, just by allowing the body to do what it is designed to do! This also decreases the cost associated with healthcare. Surgery and drugs are a very costly form of healthcare and our community can utilize our treatment for a fraction of the cost.

B: Our passion is to determine the root of the cause to your injury, resolve it by utilizing chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue therapies (muscle therapy), and rehabilitate with rehabilitation exercises to ensure that the patient will decrease their likelihood of ever experiencing that injury again.

ALIGN CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC 3306 A. Emerald Ln. | JCMO alignchiroclinicmo.com 573-635-4827

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THOMAS KLEBBA

President, Legends Bank YEARS WITH COMPANY: 16

WHAT IS YOUR AREA OF EXPERTISE? I am president of Legends Bank, a $350 million family-owned bank based out of Linn, Missouri. I interact with every area of the bank, but my background is in finance and accounting.

WHAT PROMPTED YOUR INTEREST IN THIS PROFESSION? Banking has a long history in my family, with my grandfather being one of the co-founders of Legends Bank in 1913.

WHAT IS YOUR BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY? Our philosophy is to make the communities in which we do business better places to work and live. We have deep roots in Jefferson City and Central Missouri, so this isn’t just a tag line, it’s the way we live.

WHAT MAKES YOU AND YOUR COMPANY STAND OUT FROM YOUR COMPETITION? I would say it’s that we are committed to our employees,

customers, and communities in the long-term. We work through shortterm struggles with the vision of long-term commitment and success.

HOW DOES YOUR PROFESSION BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY? We benefit the community by investing in the future of our local customers. Local banks are the life blood of their communities, so our success, ultimately, is their success.

WHAT KIND OF CHARITY INVOLVEMENT DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN? Whether it’s Relay for Life, United Way, the local Lions Club, or School Boards, we are heavily involved in charities throughout our markets of Cole, Osage, Franklin, Maries, Gasconade, and Phelps counties.

FAVORITE QUOTE: “Believe you can, and you’re halfway there.”

LEGENDS BANK 130 E. McCarty | JCMO legendsbk.com 573-897-2204

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JAKE BAYLESS

Certified Personal Trainer

NICK BAKER

WHAT IS YOUR AREA OF EXPERTISE? I have more than 37 years of

Certified Personal Trainer

WHAT IS YOUR AREA OF EXPERTISE?

Nick: I am very effective with clients that are on a weight loss journey and desire to improve their performance and boost their energy naturally.

WHAT PROMPTED YOUR INTEREST IN THIS PROFESSION?

N: I became very interested in this profession after my personal transformation at age 15. I developed a strong passion for working out, and living a healthy lifestyle became my mission.

Jake: All the Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone movies I watched as a kid, and when I took strength and conditioning at JCHS several years ago WHAT IS YOUR BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY?

N: I believe that a healthy and fit body is earned through self-discipline in your nutrition habits and being able to push yourself beyond your comfort zone. You must train the mind, body, and soul daily.

WHAT MAKES YOU AND YOUR COMPANY STAND OUT FROM YOUR COMPETITION?

J: Our many free amenities, our hours, and our amazing teamwork among the staff to create a positive atmosphere. Teamwork makes the dream work.

HOW DOES YOUR PROFESSION BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY?

N: The health and well-being of our community is vital to our profession. We work together with so many members that are on a mission to make their health and fitness a priority.

J: By creating a healthy community. A healthy community is a happy community.

ANYTIME FITNESS 3220 W. Edgewood Dr. AnytimeFitness.com 573-659-4763

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BRIAN BERHORST

President and CEO, Mid America Bank

experience in banking and financial services, management, and public relations from working in community banks within central Missouri.

WHAT IS YOUR BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY? In order to be successful at any

job, you must love what you are doing. I believe that you get out of your job what you put into it. You must be committed to the task at hand and motivated to put in the extra effort necessary to get the job done.

WHAT MAKES YOU AND YOUR COMPANY STAND OUT FROM YOUR COMPETITION? At Mid America Bank, we are a strong community

bank that is committed to treating our customers like family. The community bankers at Mid America Bank are willing to put forth the extra effort necessary to help our customers overcome the challenges they encounter.

HOW DOES YOUR PROFESSION BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY? Mid America

Bank is proud to be a strong community bank that is committed to serving its local communities. As a community bank, we are focused on serving the needs of all of the members of our local communities, including our employees. Our employees are constantly working to be involved and give back to our local schools, events, fundraisers and organizations in our communities.

FAVORITE BEVERAGE: Unsweet tea with extra lemon FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM: Pittsburgh Steelers MID AMERICA BANK 1511 Friendship Rd. | JCMO midambk.com 573-635-0019

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DOUGLAS OTTO

Agent/Owner, Greg Kolb Agency, Inc.

Agent/Owner, Douglas Otto Agency, LLC

YEARS WITH COMPANY: 23

WHAT IS YOUR AREA OF EXPERTISE? Almost every aspect of insurance:

WHAT IS YOUR AREA OF EXPERTISE? Our agency specializes in protecting

commercial insurance, life insurance, home insurance, auto insurance, and farm insurance.

WHAT PROMPTED YOUR INTEREST IN THIS PROFESSION? I can say that I feel as though this career found me. I don’t think there is anyone out there that wakes up and says, “Hey, I want to be an insurance agent.” I was fortunate that my best friend’s father introduced me to the opportunity and encouraged me to take a chance on it.

WHAT IS YOUR BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY? To provide a great product at a reasonable price while developing a lasting relationship by treating our customers like human beings.

all the valuable things in your life ranging from home, auto, life, and business. My goal is to protect my customers from being financially devastated when bad things happen.

WHAT PROMPTED YOUR INTEREST IN THIS PROFESSION? While in college, I had to write a paper for a business class, so I interviewed my uncle Joe and a few of his peers who were American Family agents. During the interview, I saw the passion they had for helping protect people and wanted to do the same.

WHAT IS YOUR BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY? Take care of your customers and they will take care of you.

HOW DOES YOUR PROFESSION BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY? We stand out because we are a large agency, but we provide small agency service. Every phone call is answered by a person. We strive to take care of anything our customers need on the same day.

WHAT KIND OF CHARITY INVOLVEMENT DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN? I participate in many charities. I am most active in the Wardsville Lions Club.

My dad was one of the founding members, and it was one of the first organizations I joined after college. We donate money to various charities including the Eye Tissue Bank, Honor Flight, and many others.

FAVORITE QUOTE: “The key to success is playing the hand you’re dealt like it was the hand you wanted.”

GREG KOLB AGENCY, INC. 3432 W. Truman Blvd., Ste. 102 GregKolbAgency.com 573-635-3240

WHAT MAKES YOU AND YOUR COMPANY STAND OUT FROM YOUR COMPETITION? Our goal is to not be just another insurance agent where

the customer is a number on a board, we want to develop long lasting relationships by having fun, being approachable, and always going the extra mile when someone is needing something.

HOW DOES YOUR PROFESSION BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY?

By providing education and tools people need to be able to make important life decisions when it comes to insuring their business, personal items, or themselves. From a personal side, this profession gives me the flexibility to get out and be involved in the community. We have an amazing team at the office that loves to give back.

MOVIE: Sandlot BEVERAGE: The Alchemist Heady Topper DOUGLAS OTTO AGENCY, LLC 1013 Madison St. | JCMO DouglasOttoAgency.com 573-635-7911

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Don Bay

Bryan Brune

José Cesar Ramos

YEARS WITH COMPANY: 18

YEARS WITH COMPANY: 13 years WHAT PROMPTED YOUR INTEREST IN THIS PROFESSION? I always enjoyed working on cars.

WHAT IS YOUR AREA OF EXPERTISE? Customer service, team player, and problem solving.

Executive Manager and Co-Owner WHAT IS YOUR AREA OF EXPERTISE? Sales,

sales management, sales training, and motivational speaking.

WHAT PROMPTED YOUR INTEREST IN THIS PROFESSION? I have always had a passion for

automobiles. I became interested in automobile sales as a teenager while accompanying my father to the local dealer to buy a vehicle. After serving four years in the U.S. Marine Corps, I began my automobile sales career in 1990.

WHAT IS YOUR BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY?

Be straight forward, direct, and honest with your customers and employees and success will follow.

HOW DOES YOUR PROFESSION BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY?

Our organization is very active in the local community and surrounding areas by supporting local schools, charitable organizations, local fairs and events, and charitable golf tournaments.

FAVORITE MOVIE: The Godfather FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM: St. Louis Cardinals

JIM BUTLER CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM 317 B W. Main St., Linn jimbutlercdjr.com 573-799-4304

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I enjoy helping people get their dream car.

WHAT IS YOUR BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY? I prefer to be a behind-the-scenes person who sees my role as supporting rather than leading.

WHAT MAKES YOU AND YOUR COMPANY STAND OUT FROM YOUR COMPETITION? I have a great

core group of guys that never stop earning business. The drive of these individuals is amazing. With Jim Butler, I have the capability of not only saving thousands more, but also the commitment to provide the absolute greatest service for anyone that will give my team and me an opportunity.

FAVORITE QUOTE: “A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.”

—Lao Tzu FAVORITE MOVIE: The orginal Star Wars.

FAVORITE BEVERAGE: Spark

JIM BUTLER CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM 317 B W. Main St., Linn jimbutlercdjr.com 573-298-4377

Sales Consultant & Social Networking

WHAT MAKES YOU AND YOUR COMPANY STAND OUT FROM YOUR COMPETITION? What makes

Jim Butler stand out is the drive to earn business by having the best customer service driven team. Not only do we deliver nationwide, but we also deliver the cheapest prices on the planet.

HOW DOES YOUR PROFESSION BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY? I get to interact with the

community on events like Jefferson City Young Professionals and Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce and being part of that movement. I love getting involved with any events to better my surroundings. I am also bilingual and fluent in English and Spanish, which I get the pleasure of translating for the Hispanic community.

FAVORITE QUOTE: “Mistakes are always forgivable if one has the courage to admit to them.”

—Bruce Lee

JIM BUTLER CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM 317 B W. Main St., Linn jimbutlercdjr.com 573-230-1671

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Steve Craigmiles

Tracy Winslow

Josh Fisher

WHAT IS YOUR AREA OF EXPERTISE? From sales to finance, I can help with most all the customers questions and needs.

WHAT PROMPTED YOUR INTEREST IN THIS PROFESSION? I have always been a people

WHAT IS YOUR AREA OF EXPERTISE? My areas of expertise include Jeep, Ram, and Uconnect product knowledge.

Sales Consultant

WHAT PROMPTED YOUR INTEREST IN THIS PROFESSION? I truly enjoy helping others

solve problems and fill their needs. It is an amazing experience to watch a customer drive away satisfied and happy they worked with you.

WHAT IS YOUR BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY? It’s natural to make excuses for why things didn’t go the way you wanted. But that won’t do you any good because it won’t solve your problems. Instead of making excuses, focus on solving the problems.

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person, and this field allows me to come into contact with varying aspects of people, as well as problems to solve.

WHAT IS YOUR BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY? Car buying can be a traumatic experience to some, and I like to take the edge and apprehension of this away and get down to a manageable, fun time picking out options and colors.

WHAT MAKES YOU AND YOUR COMPANY STAND OUT FROM YOUR COMPETITION? When ad-

charities from filling trucks for flood and fire victims to doing toy drives. Recently, we were involved with the American Cancer Society.

FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM: St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Blues, or whatever team one of my six kids are playing on!

vertising, we show our price that is one we will honor without the need to qualify for.

In today’s world of internet sales and price shopping, it has allowed us to make sales from Alaska to Florida.

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WANT TO ADD? I am blessed with a wonderful wife and three great kids that support each other in any endeavor and an employer that wants me to succeed.

FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM: Mizzou Sports and St. Louis Cardinals.

JIM BUTLER CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM 317 B W. Main St., Linn jimbutlercdjr.com 573-298-4217

JIM BUTLER CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM 317 B W. Main St., Linn jimbutlercdjr.com 573-619-3944

WHAT KIND OF CHARITY INVOLVEMENT DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN? We have put together several

Sales Consultant

WHAT PROMPTED YOUR INTEREST IN THIS PROFESSION? I worked for the State of

Missouri for almost 10 years and was ready for something different. I always had an interest in cars and had never worked in sales, so I decided it was time to give it a chance.

WHAT IS YOUR BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY?

My business philosophy is to provide our customers with the best service possible.

I don’t want to sell my customers “just” a vehicle, I want to provide them a service. I want my customers to feel like they are my only customer.

HOW DOES YOUR PROFESSION BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY? My profession benefits the

community by saving them money. When you come to Jim Butler, you can count on getting the best price the first time.

FAVORITE QUOTE: “You miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take. Wayne Gretzky.”

—Michael Scott

JIM BUTLER CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM 317 B W. Main St., Linn jimbutlercdjr.com 573-298-4217

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It is the hallmark of all successful companies, and the Boys & Girls Club of Jefferson City is no different. From the top down, the Boys & Girls Club board, staff, and volunteers serve as role models and mentors to the children attending the Club.

The organization is led by a 24-member Board of Directors including the “Men of the Board” president Tim Sigmund (not pictured); Vice President Dan Westhues; Treasurer Tom Sadowski; and Members at Large Chuck Walker, Gregg Bexten, Hallie Gibbs, Devin Fischer, Ernest Wilson, Andy Stuckenschneider, Officer Hervin Robinson, Jake Vogel, Jason Cecil, Elliott Farmer, and Brent VanConia (not pictured).

The organization also employs over 50 full- and part-time staff who directly serve over 700 children a year including Wade Middaugh, director of administration. These dynamic individuals serve as role models and examples

of leadership for boys attending the Boys & Girls Club’s impactful program, Passport to Manhood. This program teaches boys how to grow up to become productive and responsible adults. Passport to Manhood is a critical program, especially for boys who lack a positive male role model at home.

To learn more about getting involved with the Boys & Girls Club, email kmallow@bgcjc.com.

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB 1105 Lafayette St | JCMO 573-634-2582 bgcjc.com

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ADVANCED SPINAL REJUVENATION 3237 W. Truman Blvd., Ste. 101, Jefferson City 2601 Rangeline St., Ste. 105, Columbia SpinalRejuv.com 573-636-6400

patients how to do corrective spinal and extremity exercises at home to accelerate their care to create long-lasting results.

Care also includes lifestyle and nutritional coaching to help with weight loss, increased mental clarity, and energy. We’ve helped many people with herniated, bulging, and ruptured discs; sciatica, neck, lower back, shoulder, wrist, and hand pain; numbness and tingling; headaches/migraines, carpal tunnel, plantar fasciitis, fibromyalgia, weight loss, scoliosis, sports injuries, auto injuries, arthritis, and symptoms with unknown causes.

WHAT PROMPTED YOUR INTEREST IN THIS PROFESSION? A football injury in college

which caused a neurological condition stemming from my lower back that caused shooting pain in my leg. The neurologist and orthopedic doctors recommended drugs and surgery, and PT was not working. I heard chiropractic care may help, and it did. 23 years later, here I am.

WHAT IS YOUR BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY?

To be the best spinal corrective care doctor I can be and help prevent as many spinal surgeries as possible while helping patients achieve optimal health and giving them the education to be accountable for their longterm health.

WHAT MAKES YOU AND YOUR COMPANY STAND OUT FROM YOUR COMPETITION? We utilized

Dr. Brent R. Berlener CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN

WHAT IS YOUR AREA OF EXPERTISE?

We are a complete spinal corrective care and wellness clinic that focuses on the whole body and helps patients by getting to the root cause of their condition. We have great success with all spinal and extremity conditions and have helped many avoid surgery using the latest non-invasive, drug free, and natural procedures.

WHAT SERVICES DO YOU PROVIDE?

We create correct care treatment plans for each patient designed to get the best longterm results for their condition. Services include passive therapy such chiropractic adjustments based on abnormal biomechanics of the spine and extremities, spinal decompression with whole body vibration, cold laser for advanced tissue healing, and manual therapy. Our care also includes active rehabilitation designed to help rejuvenate and strengthen discs, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. We also train

the most researched and proven forms of chiropractic corrective care which includes the Pettibon System, Chiropractic Biophysics techniques, and I am very excited about becoming a certified Postural Neurologist by the end of the year. My brother, Dr. Brian Berlener, has joined the clinic, bringing his specialty with the Hand and Foot Clinic.

WHAT KIND OF CHARITY INVOLVEMENT DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN? I help support the Make

a Wish Foundation with the nutritional and weight loss company I work with that has raised over 9 million dollars since 2012.

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MITCHELL W. WOODRUM

Captain, Missouri Army National Guard WHAT IS YOUR AREA OF EXPERTISE? Leadership, not for profit organizations, logistics, resource management.

WHAT PROMPTED YOUR INTEREST IN THIS PROFESSION? The desire to be a part of

something bigger than myself and to have the opportunity to serve my community and country.

WHAT IS YOUR BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY?

MOARNG – To serve, support, and better the Soldiers of the Missouri Army National Guard.

Not for Profits – To promote, enhance, and advocate for art and equality in our community.

WHAT KIND OF CHARITY INVOLVEMENT DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN? I am the chairman

of the Jefferson City Human Relations Commission, vice president of Capitol City Cinema, a board member for the Cultural Arts Foundation and Southside Philharmonic Orchestra, a commission member of the Jefferson City Cultural Arts Commission, and on the board of directors of the Missouri Contemporary Ballet.

FAVORITE QUOTE: “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” – Maya Angelou

CAPITAL CITY CINEMA 126 E. High St. | JCMO mitchellwoodrum@gmail.com 417-718-4183

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Landscape/Hardscape Specialist, Midwest Block and Brick

NATHAN HAYS

Sales Professional, Jefferson City Autoplex

– specifically in the area of retaining walls and outdoor living spaces. I strive to find the balance between design, functionality, and customer preference.

WHAT IS YOUR AREA OF EXPERTISE? My expertise is being personally invested in my clients’ car-buying happiness. My goal is to be sure they get the most bang for their buck and a vehicle that meets their wants and needs yet still fits their budget.

WHAT PROMPTED YOUR INTEREST IN THIS PROFESSION? I knew I wanted to work with

WHAT PROMPTED YOUR INTEREST IN THIS PROFESSION? My grandfather, Bernard

people in some modality, and sales was a line of work I had experience in already. I knew that Midwest Block and Brick would be a great company to work for based on its longstanding reputation.

WHAT IS YOUR BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY? You get what you give. I don’t believe in giving less than 100%. I strive to be reliable and follow through every step of the way.

Schanzmeyer, has been a big influence in my life and in business. He operated multiple car dealerships in Mid-Missouri during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, and I hear over and over from various people that he and his brothers really treated people right.

WHAT IS YOUR AREA OF EXPERTISE? Sales

WHAT MAKES YOU AND YOUR COMPANY STAND OUT FROM YOUR COMPETITION? The people that

I work with. Our staff is the best of the best. We are family at Midwest Block and Brick.

FAVORITE BEVERAGE: Busch Light FAVORITE MOVIE: Field of Dreams, “If you build it, they will come” FAVORITE QUOTE: “There is one thing in life that requires zero talent – being on time.”

MIDWEST BLOCK AND BRICK 2203 E. McCarty St. Midwestblock.com 573-635-7119

WHAT MAKES YOU AND YOUR COMPANY STAND OUT FROM YOUR COMPETITION? My promise

to our customers is that I provide lifetime customer service. We offer a big selection. I sell Honda, Hyundai, Nissan, KIA and pre-owned vehicles, and take care of my clients before, during, and after the sale.

QUOTE: “Success is never owned; it is only rented – and the rent is due every day.” —Rory Vaden

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Chris Wood

SR. VICE PRESIDENT; MANAGER, MORTGAGE LOAN DEPARTMENT

Ken Theroff PRESIDENT/CEO

Roger Dudenhoeffer

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT; MANAGER, CONSUMER LOAN DEPARTMENT

Bob Bryant

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CFO, COO WHAT PROMPTED YOUR INTEREST IN THIS PROFESSION?

Ken: When I graduated from college I was broke and needed a job.

Roger: I had a small paper route at a very early age and realized I liked interacting with people and learning the fundamentals of money.

WHAT IS YOUR BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY?

Chris: We are in a service industry. When I serve my staff and co-workers and get out of their

way, they’ll serve our customers.

R: Guiding customers to the best possible solutions to meet their current financial needs while creating the most positive impact on longer term goals.

WHAT MAKES YOU AND YOUR COMPANY STAND OUT FROM YOUR COMPETITION?

K: Most financial institutions specialize in one or two key areas. At Jefferson Bank, we have been able to excel in various niches, which truly makes us a one-stop shop for our customers.

Bob: At Jefferson Bank, we truly are a family of community bankers who work hard to do the right things for both our customers and the communities in which we live.

WHAT KIND OF CHARITY INVOLVEMENT DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN?

K: Our bank strongly encourages community involvement. If there is something happening around here, you can bet we are in the middle of it.

B: I currently serve on the Salvation Army Advisory Board. The Salvation Army is a United Way agency. I am also a member of Concord Baptist Church.

C: Because we are a community bank, we support everything from little league teams to veterans groups. For the most part, if there is a charity that benefits Mid-Missouri, Jefferson Bank and/ or I will be involved in it in some aspect.

HOW DOES YOUR PROFESSION BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY?

B: Community Banks are the backbone of our country. We are here to serve the people and businesses of our communities. Whether you are saving for retirement, college education, or an emergency fund, we are here to help.

JEFFERSON BANK OF MISSOURI 700 Southwest Blvd. jefferson-bank.com 573-634-0800

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JEFF KRIEGER

President, Krieger & Krieger YEARS WITH COMPANY: 38

WHAT IS YOUR AREA OF EXPERTISE? Tax return preparation, accounting,

and estate planning services.

WHAT PROMPTED YOUR INTEREST IN THIS PROFESSION? Family.

WHAT IS YOUR BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY? We are accountants for Main

Street, not Wall Street. We help people understand the tax laws in a language they can understand.

WHAT MAKES YOUR AND YOUR COMPANY STAND OUT FROM YOUR COMPETITION? Not only are we one of the oldest accounting firms in

town that has been open since 1964, we also own and operate a farm and other local businesses which helps us consult our clients and makes us very relatable when providing business advice.

HOW DOES YOUR PROFESSION BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY? Helping businesses be successful!

WHAT KIND CHARITY INVOLVEMENT DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN? Various youth sports sponsorships, Boys and Girls Club, Adopt a Family at Christmas.

FAVORITE MOVIE: The Sandlot FAVORITE BEVERAGE: Crown Royal FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM: Kansas City Chiefs

KRIEGER & KRIEGER 1800 Southwest Blvd.

Kriegerandkrieger.net 573-635-9292

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SCOTT SCHWANT

Owner of McMichael Realty, Inc. Kristina, Scott & Henry McMichael Team WHAT IS YOUR AREA OF EXPERTISE? Working hard. Realty requires a lot

of things, but at the end of the day, you have to have your boots to the ground, working hard.

WHAT MAKES YOU AND YOUR COMPANY STAND OUT FROM YOUR COMPETITION? I don’t worry about my competition. I work real estate full

time, the most important aspect of that is the tremendous people I get to work for. When you’re working as hard as I do, it just all comes together.

ANYTHING ELSE? Kristina and I are very family oriented, so we are very concerned and involved with raising our children, Gavin (12) and Payten (4). Raising these two kids will be the most important accomplishment of our lives. We are striving to raise them to impact this community in amazing ways.

FAVORITE MOVIE: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation FAVORITE BEVERAGE: Scotch – in a glass, absolutely must have a large ice ball.

FAVORITE QUOTE: “Don’t stop until you are proud.” – Johnson

MCMICHAEL REALTY, INC. McMichaelRealty.net 573-896-9991

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PUNIT GOEL, MD.

SSM Health Medical Group – Cardiology

SSM Health Medical Group – Cardiology

YEARS WITH THE COMPANY: 27 years

WHAT IS YOUR AREA OF EXPERTISE? Cardiology

WHAT IS YOUR AREA OF EXPERTISE? The care of patients and their families with internal medicine and cardiovascular health problems, especially coronary artery disease and heart failure.

WHAT PROMOTED YOUR INTEREST IN THIS PROFESSION? My father was a family physician and general surgeon, my mother was his nurse. They taught me that there is no greater honor or privilege than caring for a person’s health.

WHAT IS YOUR BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY? The patient and his/her family are your most important focus. If you provide them the best possible care, the “business” will take care of itself.

WHAT PROMPTED YOUR INTEREST IN THIS PROFESSION? The challenge of using examination skills without investigations to identify various heart defects in children.

WHAT IS YOUR BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY? To practice ethical, evidence-based medicine, keep patient’s best interests above all and try to live up to their trust and expectations

WHAT MAKES YOU AND YOUR COMPANY STAND OUT FROM YOUR COMPETITION?

SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital provides patients and their families the best possible care with the healing presence of God. HOW DOES YOUR PROFESSION BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY? By providing best practices in internal medicine and cardiovascular care here in Jeff City, patients and their families can have “state of the art care” close to home.

WHAT KIND OF CHARITY INVOLVEMENT DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN? My charity involvement is centered on my parish church, Immaculate Conception Church and its involvement with the Samaritan Center.

FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM: Green Bay Packers – I am a transplanted “cheesehead.”

SSM HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP – CARDIOLOGY 2505 Mission Dr., Ste. 310 | JCMO ssmhealth.com 573-681-3270

WHAT MAKES YOU AND YOUR COMPANY STAND OUT FROM YOUR COMPETITION? The values and mission of SSM Health.

HOW DOES YOUR PROFESSION BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY? Cardiovascular diseases are still a leading cause of death in America. With improvements in diagnosis and treatment over the last several decades, we have achieved significant improvements in outcomes leading to better quality of life for patients suffering from these diseases.

WHAT KIND OF CHARITY INVOLVEMENT DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN? I have been involved with some charitable organizations in India taking care of elderly people without social or family support and charitable hospitals that perform cataract surgeries. I also have a goal of contributing to the education of children who lack resources in developing countries.

QUOTE: Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional. —Buddha BEVERAGE: Indian tea with spices.

SSM HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP – CARDIOLOGY 2505 Mission Dr., Ste. 310 | JCMO ssmhealth.com 573-681-3270

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DAVID ROEHL

Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Central Bank WHAT IS YOUR AREA OF EXPERTISE? Investment Portfolio Management

and Planning, Liquidity Management, and Business Development.

WHAT PROMPTED YOUR INTEREST IN THIS PROFESSION? I always seemed to be drawn to the understanding of how financial markets worked.

WHAT IS YOUR BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY? Create opportunities for others to succeed, and then hold them accountable to it. Direct and clear communication is critical to achieve both.

WHAT MAKES YOU AND YOUR COMPANY STAND OUT FROM YOUR COMPETITION? We are a large bank that offers services not commonly

found in our market size, yet as a community bank, we remain completely committed to the support of the schools, civic groups, and charitable organizations that help make our city an amazing place.

HOW DOES YOUR PROFESSION BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY? Central Bank’s employees are involved in virtually every volunteer organization in Jefferson City. Giving back to our community is big part of who we are and is something we take very seriously.

WHAT KIND OF CHARITY INVOLVEMENT DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN? YMCA Board of Directors, Boy Scout District Committee Chairman, Capital Region Foundation Board, United Way Fund Allocation Panels, various Food Bank activities, and my entire family serves RACS during maintenance projects.

FAVORITE QUOTE: “The Pessimist complains about the wind. The Optimist expects it to change. The Realist adjusts the sails.” – W.A. Ward

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CENTRAL BANK 238 Madison St. centralbank.net 573-634-1234

LOCKE THOMPSON

Attorney, Gibbs Pool & Turner, P.C.

WHAT IS YOUR AREA OF EXPERTISE? Criminal prosecution and second

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WHAT PROMPTED YOUR INTEREST IN THIS PROFESSION? I was drawn to

law school because of the versatility of the degree. While I’ve always been a prosecutor, I’m really enjoying my time here at GPT and have gained some valuable exposure to different areas of civil practice.

WHAT IS YOUR BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY? To always learn and seek improvement. If you don’t, you risk slipping into complacency.

WHAT MAKES YOU AND YOUR COMPANY STAND OUT FROM YOUR COMPETITION? We have a great team of bright attorneys with expertise

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HOW DOES YOUR PROFESSION BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY? Legal issues tend to be the most pressing concern in a client’s life. Attorneys work to help people navigate a complex and confusing legal system and give clients closure and peace of mind.

WHAT KIND OF CHARITY INVOLVEMENT DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN?

I volunteer with the Military Legal Assistance Team, which was recently established by Attorney General Hawley to provide free legal services to active duty military and veterans.

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WANT TO ADD? I’m running for Cole County Prosecutor to bring my experience from around the state to make Cole County a safe, fair, and free place to live.

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WHAT IS YOUR BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY? Do my best. It’s a simple concept, but this is what each client deserves.

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HOW DOES YOUR PROFESSION BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY? Since 2001, my Unique Selling Proposition (USP) is my “Guarantee Sell it or I will Buy it.”

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WHAT PROMPTED YOUR INTEREST IN THIS PROFESSION? I’ve always been fascinated with what’s “behind the scenes” — the processes the casual observer never sees. That curiosity and a chance encounter when deciding what to study in college fueled my interest.

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WHAT KIND OF CHARITY INVOLVEMENT DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN? As a company we are proud of our involvement, as a pacesetter, with each year’s local United Way Campaign. I’m also involved with Rotary and rarely turn down a charity golf invitation.

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Sam Bushman Presiding commissioner of Cole County and owner of Samuel’s Tuxedos and Gifts photo by X AV I E R JOR DA N TELL US ABOUT YOUR FAMILY: I was born and raised in Jefferson City. My father, Samuel M. Bushman III, was an attorney; my grandfather, Samuel M. Bushman Jr., was an attorney. I am Samuel M. Bushman IV, and I did not want to be an attorney! I have been married to my wife, Linda, for 34 years, and Samuel’s is our life.

DESCRIBE THE ROLE OF COLE COUNTY PRESIDING COMMISSIONER: The buck stops with me! I get the blame and the credit for whatever happens in Cole County.

them to feel safe with good law enforcement, good fire protection, good EMS, and good roads. I want our citizens to be glad they’re living in Cole County.

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR GOALS AS PRESIDING COMMISSIONER? I want to take care of the citizens of Cole County. I want

WHAT LED YOU TO RUN FOR OFFICE? I did it on a whim when Marc Ellinger announced early that he wasn’t running for

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PERSON YOU SHOULD KNOW re-election. For years people had encouraged me to run for city or state office, and I always said no. This time, I said yes.

HOW DO YOU HOPE TO IMPACT THE COMMUNITY WITH YOUR ROLES AS BUSINESS OWNER AND PRESIDING COMMISSIONER? As a businessman, I serve my customers and give them what they want to the best of my ability. As commissioner, I want to do the same for our citizens.

WHY YOU ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT YOUR POSITIONS? I like people, and I care!

Our citizens have been my loyal customers for more 40 years. I’m on my third generation of dressing up our families, and now I want to serve them more.

WHAT’S NEXT? This is as far as I want to go in politics. I’m up for re-election in November but have no opposition. I’m comfortable at my county job and have good people working with me. I don't want to leave them.

WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED? “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” I am a devout Catholic, and I try to do what is morally right.

We need God more today than ever before.

WHAT ARE SOME INTERESTING GIFTS YOU’VE BEEN GIVEN BY COLE COUNTY RESIDENTS? I have two Thomas Hart Benton drawings that were sketches made for the Benton murals at the Capitol, a lamp made from Ford Model T parts, a lightning rod with a horse vane, and a few bottles of bourbon (for medicinal use only). People have been kind to me, and I appreciate it.

FAVORITE PLACE TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON: On Sunday afternoons, I like to read and nap on our sun porch.

LAST BOOK YOU READ: I have over 4,000 books in my library, so I’ll read two or three books at a time. The last books I finished were “Rough Riders: Theodore Roosevelt, His Cowboy Regiment, and the Immortal Charge Up San Juan Hill” by Mark Gardner and “Nightmare Town” by Dashell Hammett.

FAVORITE TV SHOW: Probably “American Pickers” and “Antique Roadshow,” although we don’t watch much television.

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I like people, and I care! Our citizens have been my loyal customers for more than 40 years.

FAVORITE COMFORT FOOD: Chocolate almond ice cream from Central Dairy, although I don’t get it very often.

IDEAL VACATION: Charleston, SC or any old, historic city. Gettysburg is my family’s original home; we settled in this area before the American Revolution. There are three Bushman farms on the battlefield today. If I ever move, it will be to Gettysburg.

SECRET ASPIRATION: I was an art major in college, and I studied painting and print making in graduate school. I’ve always wanted to paint a large mural.

SOURCE OF INSPIRATION: In college, I worked at Herman’s Department Store. This is where I learned how to be a good retailer.

The Hermans are some of the finest people I know, and they are my second family.

WHAT IS A FUN FACT ABOUT YOU THAT MOST PEOPLE DON’T KNOW? I was going to join the U.S. Navy but had three surgeries on my arm. That ended that. In 1986, I was asked to help on the re-commissioning of the battleship Missouri, and the St. Louis navy recruiting office asked for my assistance with a special U.S.S. Missouri Recruit Company.

Secretary of State Roy Blunt swore them in on the steps of the capitol, and we sent them off to basic carrying the Missouri flag. I worked with navy recruiting and commissioned our new ships. I de-commissioned the battleship Missouri in 1992, but commissioned the U.S.S. Jefferson City, the U.S.S. Harry S. Truman, the submarine U.S.S. Missouri, and the still to-becommissioned U.S.S. St. Louis. I attended a session at the Navy War College in 1998. In my 32 years working with the Navy, I’ve cruised on over 60 ships, including the last cruise of the battleship Missouri. I now take groups out to visit our fleet and serve as a volunteer with the Employers in Support of the Guard and Reserve, a Department of Defense program with the Missouri National Guard. It’s been an exciting 32 years!

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Jim and John Fisher

Our underlying goal is that people who come to work for us leave so much more knowledgeable about good work ethic, good morals, and good integrity.�

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Serving Us, Serving You

Lee’s Chicken provides incredible service to their employees and the community.

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T

he world of fried chicken fast-food — or quick-service, as they call it in the business — was shaped by two men: Lee Cummings and his uncle, Colonel Harland Sanders. When the Colonel sold his chicken chain in 1964, Cummings began developing his own “famous recipe chicken.” That very chicken is now sold in Jefferson City and Columbia by two men, brothers John Fisher and Jim Fisher, along with their wise mother hen, Helen Fisher.

The Fishers’ vision for their Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken restaurants is simple: a mom-and-pop mentality set within a franchise organization.

“My husband [Gary] was a financial analyst in Kansas City with a big corporation,” says Helen.

“He hated corporate life, and he hated city life.

So we began looking for something else.”

Gary and Helen Fisher wanted to move to a smaller community, and Helen knew Gary was better suited to run his own business than work in a corporate office. Before long, the Fishers’ search led them to a Dairy Queen franchise opportunity in Missouri. They settled in Columbia and opened their first establishment there in 1970.

Through the years, the Fisher family has built, developed, managed, and ultimately sold over a dozen different restaurants. Through Gary’s tedious research, the Fishers became interested in a franchise opportunity with Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken. The Fishers decided to build their first Lee’s Chicken in Jefferson City, opening their doors to our community in 1989.

At the time, the Fisher family still lived in Columbia. But daily commutes to Jefferson

City by multiple family members had them packing their bags pretty quickly. “I would leave home at 6 a.m., get to Lee’s at 7 a.m., and then get home at 2 o’clock in the morning!” says Helen.

But it wasn’t just convenience that drew the Fishers to the Capital City. “We really just love Jefferson City and its small-town feel,” says Jim Fisher. “It’s family-oriented and the people are just nice. It’s a loyal community, and this city is truly business-friendly and wants local businesses to succeed.”

And succeed they have. In addition to the Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken establishments here in Jefferson City and Columbia, Helen’s youngest son, Jason Fisher, owns and operates the family’s Lee’s Chicken in Rolla. The Fishers’ food service business also includes A Catered Affair, a local high-end

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catering company. The family is also involved

people who come to work for us leave so much

in commercial real estate leasing, lending,

more knowledgeable about good work ethic,

and building.

good morals, and good integrity,” says Helen.

Through their business ventures, the

“Wherever they go, I want them to be a better

Fishers employ about 80 people and boast a

person. And with a better character, they will

relatively low staff turnover rate compared

be more successful.”

to other quick-service establishments. Each

One way they help their staff become better

family member agrees that a big part of their

people is by reimbursing them for college classes.

success over the years is taking a vested

Once someone has worked for the Fishers for a

interest in each and every employee and his

year, a staff member working 32 or more hours per

or her success. “Our underlying goal is that

week can turn in their good grades (As, Bs, or Cs)

and the Fishers will reimburse that staff member for the complete cost of tuition and books.

“My husband worked for a company that did that for him. That’s how he got his degree,” says Helen. “We were so appreciative of his employer when they did that, so we wanted to do the same.”

“We want to see our staff be successful in life,” says John. “They’re going to have to get an education of some sort in order to better themselves and move on, whether it’s elsewhere or here with us.”

Dori Bedell, director of human resources for Fisher Properties Inc., has been with the company for almost a year. She can’t wait to take advantage of the Fishers’ tuition reimbursement program for her continuing education needs.

“The Fishers’ morals and character were meant for Jefferson City and what this community is all about,” says Dori. “I’ve come from a corporate background where the owners of businesses are not scrubbing floors with you or cooking chicken. The Fishers are willing to do anything right next to their employees. It’s a level of respect and shows us all that every job in this company is important.”

So how do you sustain both a successful company and a successful family dynamic over so many years? The Fishers say open and honest communication is key and admit that they talk to one another about business constantly, even at the family dinner table.

“There’s been some hurdles along the way, but we’ve overcome them,” says Jim. “In the end, family is all we have.”

One such hurdle was Gary’s death two years ago. Fighting back tears, the Fishers say they are still adjusting to work and life without Gary. “There’s a void now,” says Jim. “And even more responsibility on our shoulders.”

“But it has certainly made us all closer,” John adds. “We’re moving forward together.”

With new quick-service competitors coming to town each year, the Fisher family says hard work, determination, and sacrifice are what keeps them successful.

“Gary and I learned a long time ago that we can’t look at what anybody else is doing,” says Helen. “We just pay attention to what we’re doing and try to do it the best we can.”

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UR BAN E STYLE

Solomon Chancellor crafts timeless heirlooms from the nation’s finest leather.

by NATHAN KEMPF | photos by NICK URTEAGA

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wenty-five-year-old attorney and entrepreneur Solomon Brown is at a local coffee shop. He sits with his hands folded on the table in front of him. His suit is tailored, his shoes are leather, his suspenders are black. He wears an Oxford shirt tailored and sewn to his measurements. He pauses in our discussion to add up the cost of a tailored shirt versus off-the-rack.

“So, you can by a shirt for $150 and replace the cuffs and collar two or three times,” he says. “You have a quality shirt that lasts, and you’ll pay less than you would over time for shirts off the rack.”

Brown has an undergraduate degree from Washington University and a JD from the NYU School of Law. But today he is talking to me about community, tradition, and craftsmanship. The latter is how we got on the topic of tailored shirts. His suit jacket is left in the car (a black BMW), and his suspenders are an anomaly among the shorts and T-shirts of the predinner crowd in the mellow din of the coffee shop. If the digital age is about speed, quantity, and ephemera, Brown focuses on quality, durability, and ageless style. Making something that lasts matters to him.

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you’ll find a minimalist design with brief descriptions of his current product offering. You will also find his products in the hands of models and in the trunk of a white Porsche 911. I want to know: Whose Porsche is in the photo?

Who are the models? When I ask, he laughs. “I don’t know whose Porsche it is, but I’ll tell you how all that happened.”

To Brown, the photoshoot was the result of luck, but the story he tells is one of initiative — what is often called “making your own luck.”

“I was walking through a men’s store in Houston, and the salesperson approached me and complimented one of the bags I was carrying in to show [in hopes the shop might sell the pieces]. He invited me to a fashion shoot because he wanted some of my bags in the photos. I get to the shoot on this rooftop and there are three 911s. So, I was able to take all these shots with models in them from all these different angles, and I didn’t have to pay any money for the models or the cars.”

Each piece in Brown’s collection is named after a figure from the U Street corridor in Washington, D.C. When D.C. was still segregated, U Street was part of an upscale neighborhood where Brown’s grandfather owned and operated a nightclub and two restaurants. Luminaries like Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, and Ella Fitzgerald would frequent his grandfather’s restaurants. And Solomon traces his own entrepreneurial

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“My grandfather had a certain code about the way he dressed. So much so that when he passed away, the Washington Post obituary said ‘Mr. Brown was never caught outside without a hat, a necktie, and a jacket.’ I never met my grandfather, but my father said that was how we was, so I developed this love of that kind of style. So I’m 25 years old and have on suspenders.”

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ARTIST PROFILE spirit back to his grandfather’s success and the U Street community.

But the similarities do not end with a shared business acumen. If you see Solomon around Jefferson City, he is usually impeccably dressed, often in suspenders and tailored shirts with cutaway collars. This too is part of his grandfather’s legacy. A successful business man, Solomon’s grandfather, affectionately called “Pop Brown” by those who knew him, was also a man who believed in sartorial elegance and simplicity.

“My grandfather had a certain code about the way he dressed,” Brown explains. “So much so that when he passed away, the Washington Post obituary said ‘Mr. Brown was never caught outside without a hat, a necktie, and a jacket.’ I never met my grandfather, but my father said that was how we was, so I developed this love of that kind of style. So, I’m 25 years old and have on suspenders.”

If you talk to Solomon for any length of time, it becomes clear that he cares about details. Whether he's talking about cars, law, or fashion, he is interested in things that are made well, conscientiously. When he finds something he likes, he wants it be something that lasts.

He began to design his own products when a product he loved, a tie, came apart in an encounter with Velcro on an Amtrak from New York to Washington D.C. “I sat on a seat that had Velcro exposed.

I had on an open-weave tie, and the fabric stuck to the Velcro. When I pulled back, all the threads came out of my favorite tie.”

Living in New York and attending law school at the time, Brown located the company that sold the tie in New York.

When he arrived, he discovered that he had in fact found the manufacturer. They still had the fabric and agreed to make him a new tie. After designing the new tie, Solomon purchased more than 20 of them, created a label for them, and began to sell them to law school classmates.

He then made the move to leather goods.

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to fit a Moleskine notebook. When his friends saw the case, they wanted one, so he knew he had a product people wanted. He followed his notebook case with a duffel bag.

“It was made out of not-the-world’sgreatest leather, and it wasn’t stitched the best, but people liked it too. So, finally, I said I have to find somebody who can make this and who can make it right.”

He invested money to have his designs made with craftsman quality. Since then, he has continued to develop new products and has sold items to people and corporations throughout the world in countries as diverse as Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Belgium, France, Nigeria, Mexico, Brazil, Canada, China, Japan, and the United States.

While the Solomon Chancellor brand is built around Pop Brown’s style, it is also built around his ethic. All of the products are Americanmade. “My grandfather believed you were doing a disservice as a business owner if you weren’t hiring the people around you. If you aren’t hiring the people around you, what good are you, right?”

With this ethic and spirit, Brown hopes to continue to expand his product line, creating quality leather products that last for generations.

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS

The Aging Man

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n 1920, women outlived men by an average of only one year. Women now outlive men by an average of five years.

There is a health gap between American men and women, and part of the reason for this gap is that men don’t value preventive care as much as women. Men are more likely to engage in unhealthy behaviors and less likely to seek care when symptoms first arise and participate in annual physical exams. Men, on average, work in more dangerous occupations, and as a result, men die younger and in greater numbers from heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and many other diseases. Men also face their own unique health issues, such as prostate cancer and benign prostate enlargement.

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS Being proactive about your health is an important starting point in the process of staying healthy. Some steps are self-evident, but some men may need help in taking the initiative toward good health. Recognizing that living healthy is a lifelong commitment is an important key to longevity. Nobody is perfect, but the ultimate goal is to have more good habits than bad. Here is a checklist to promote a healthier lifestyle and a longer, healthier life for the modern man: • Stop smoking • Maintain a healthy weight • Exercise daily • Eat a heart healthy diet • Get routine medical care and physical examinations • Perform routine home testicle exams • Keep mentally active • Most importantly, maintain testosterone, Thyroid T3, and vitamin D at optimal levels The aging process leads to low testosterone in men. This process occurs gradually over the years and usually starts in the mid-thirties. Low testosterone in aging men is called andropause, popularly known as male menopause. (That’s a bit of a misnomer, as men are still fertile after andropause.) Not all men become symptomatic with andropause, but symptoms typically appear in the 50s.

Low testosterone, low thyroid, and low vitamin D among the male population are at a crisis point. Men with low testosterone feel fatigue, insomnia, and have decreased memory, focus, and concentration. They also will experience decreased libido and sexual performance. Workouts are less productive, and they will begin to lose muscle mass despite

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS

My Health Journey

With help from local experts, I aim to build a stronger, healthier foundation.

by M E GA N W H I T E H EA D, E R I N BI DL AC K, A N D A NG E L A BA X

Megan Whitehead: At the time of writing this, I am 27 pounds down! I’ve learned a lot about myself on this journey — what I enjoy and what I struggle with. Working with Angela, I learned that my biggest struggle with nutrition is convenience. With my onthe-go lifestyle, it’s much easier for me to grab something out than take the time to make meals at home. Not only was this not allowing for healthy eating habits, it was hurting my wallet as well. This is why I'm so grateful to have Angela behind me.

Knowing this about me, she led me to a plan that is not only convenient but also completely customizable and nutritious.

While I won’t stay on this specific plan for the rest of my life (which isn’t the point, anyway), this plan has taught me to be more conscientious of portion sizes and nutrition labels. I feel confident in my abilities to move forward with a healthier mindset.

As far as exercise, I had a harder time

Erin Bidlack, Studio 573: figuring out how to find a routine that works best for me. Recently, my title changed from editor of Jefferson City Magazine to managing editor of Jefferson City Magazine and Columbia Business Times. With this job shift, I'm in our Columbia office nearly every day of the week. This made it difficult to make class times at Studio573, but, with Erin’s guidance, I found a way to stay active that works for me. Since summer began, I have spent a lot of time in my pool (and not just lounging, but actually swimming).

When it isn’t dangerously hot out, I go on daily walks for at least a half hour, usually with a friend. When it is dangerously hot out, I walk the treadmill (if available) or do 45 minutes to an hour of stairs, crunches, weights, etc.

I can’t tell you how grateful I am to have my coaches supporting me and giving me advice along the way. I know they’ll be able to guide me to another 27

The best advice I can give anyone struggling with an exercise routine is to figure out why. Why do you struggle? Is it time? Is it motivation? Or is it not the right routine?

Time: Everyone is busy, but it doesn’t have to be such a tug of war! Just find a common balance. Maybe go for a walk on your lunch, do a quick video when you get home after work, maybe even go to the park with a friend, kids, pet, or family member.

Motivation: This is one of the most common things I see. I suggest finding what motivates you. Is it a dress size? Maybe just feeling better? Getting off a certain medication? We have so many reasons as to our why, but you have to find the solution to exorcise that! Example: Create weekly goals or a vision board, or find a buddy system or an accountability partner.

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"I can’t tell you how grateful I am to have my coaches supporting me and giving me advice along the way."

Angela Bax, Training for Life with Ang: I am so excited for Megan's amazing nutritional progress! She was ready for change and a way to boost her body's fat burn, so she committed to doing my Optimal Health 5 & 1 program. This program is designed to take the guesswork out of nutrition and learn the fundamentals of healthy eating, the physical body, the mind, and the importance of nutrients and not just counting microbes and wishing for results. When working with a health coach, the excitement and motivation to make healthier decisions is always on your mind.

We check in daily at the beginning and then weekly. When this happens, a habit is created, allowing you to automatically start making good choices. This natural process can be difficult to do alone, but with the help of a supportive team, you can achieve your goals much easier than you think! Megan has lost another 10 pounds and possibly five more by the time you read this. She is doing amazing and learning how to be healthy so she can take control individually, and now she's inspired many others to take a look at their health.

For someone wanting to improve your nutrition, you first need to know what you currently eat and drink. Add it up and take a good look at what you think could be better.

Hydration is also super important, as most people don't drink enough water in their day, which can make you think you're hungry when really you're dehydrated.

My advice for anyone wanting to lose weight is to become more conscious of nutrition labels and the nutrients that label does or doesn't include. There are many ways to lose weight, and the best way to do so is the one that works with your lifestyle!

Whether its following a specific plan, working with someone, or just cutting down portion sizes, you must tap into your desire for change and keep it on the forefront of your mind. You can do it!

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GOURMET

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THE DISH

The Stone Fence The type of drink that wins battles.

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ontrary to legend, the concoction we now know as “The Stone Fence” was not devised the night before Ethan Allan, American soldier and trendy furniture-maker, launched his attack on the British pencil-manufacturing capital, Fort Ticonderoga. It was named much later, after a gentleman who dealt in stolen diamonds (hence "stone fence"), immortalized in the Guy Ritchie documentary "Snatch" (2000).

My version is called “Bulleit-Tooth Tony,” after a character in the film. It is comprised of any brown liquor in your cabinet and apple cider.

For this, I use equal parts Bulleit Bourbon and Strongbow Hard Apple Cider poured over rocks in a tumbler. In keeping with the origin story, however apocryphal, the staunch American bourbon knocks out the sweet acidity of this British cider. You can tinker with the ratios to stage your own battles at home — "who’s going to win this time?” In the spirit of fairness, you should play best of seven.

RYAN HART For the last three years, Ryan has been a manager, busboy, host, bartender, server, janitor, and short-order cook at the Jefferson City Country Club. A spiritual advisor and licensed driver, he enjoys a good bivouac and is quite fond of the peg game at Cracker Barrel.

He has never won, but “once got down to the last four,” noting his mother "was real proud.”

When he’s not on the clock, Ryan spends most of his time volunteering for online surveys and playing golf.

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Building Champions A conversation with the head coaches of JCHS and Helias football.

by TOM LOE F F L E R | photos by K E I T H B ORG M E Y E R

Terry Walker has come home to be the head football coach of his high school team, the Jefferson City Jays, while Chris Hentges is doing likewise with the Helias Crusaders. (Hentges is only coming home to the sidelines, however, as he's continued to teach at Helias.) Walker, 51, is a 1985 graduate of JCHS and Hentges, 52, graduated Helias in 1984, and both have coached at their schools before — Walker for two years as an assistant and Hentges as both an assistant and head coach. Now, both are looking to restore their school’s championship tradition.

WHAT'S THE EXCITEMENT LEVEL TO BE BACK AS THE HEAD COACH OF YOUR ALMA MATER? WALKER: It's off the charts. One of the reasons I came back to Jefferson City after I retired from the Air Force is that I wanted to coach at JC, and getting the opportunity to be the head coach is really — and I hate to use the cliché — a dream come true. I love the school, I love the community. I just felt a sense of loyalty to come back and try to put kids in a position to have some of the similar experiences I had.

HENTGES: Helias is a special school and place, and it has a special place in my heart. At 52, a lot of guys who are in education and coaching are getting ready to retire and ride off into the sunset. I feel I have more to give. I've been away from it now for three years, but it's not like I was away from the game because I still watched it a lot. I'm not that far removed from the game-planning and all the prep work it takes to prepare your team for Friday nights. But being away from the sidelines, I've missed it. I'm excited and ready to get started. I'd say that's the mood for all the coaches and players.

HOW HAS THE GAME CHANGED SINCE YOU WERE IN HIGH SCHOOL — NOT NECESSARILY THE BLOCKING AND TACKLING ASPECT, BUT IN THE CHALLENGE OF BUILDING A TEAM WITH TODAY'S STUDENT–ATHLETES? WALKER: The kids will respond to any challenge you put in front of them. Collectively, parents want you to be tough on their kid . . . until you're tough on their kid. For some of them, it's kind of hard to watch that happen. I've had very few issues with kids [Walker was head coach at Blair Oaks the past three years], but parents are a new dynamic. At the same time, kids are resilient, kids are tough, and my experience is that they need to learn a work ethic and how to face and overcome adversity.

HENTGES: It's been my experience that we have just as hardworking kids now as we had back in the day, if not more so, because the offseason is much more important now. We're asking these kids to get up at six in the morning and come in three or four days a week during the winter, spring, and summer. People may say kids aren't what they used to be, but I don't find that to be the case. They're still willing to pay the price.

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BOTH PROGRAMS HAVE HIGH STANDARDS TO COMPETE AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL AND BE IN THE HUNT FOR A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO TO BRING BACK THAT LEVEL OF EXCELLENCE? WALKER: I want the kids to be successful on the field, and I firmly believe if we prepare them, that will translate into other aspects of their life. We try to encourage and teach the intangibles: discipline, accountability, service before self, and playing for something greater than yourself. I know if we do those things, the results will take care of themselves. The kids have to believe in what you're trying to do.

That starts in the classroom and extends to the weight room and onto the football field. That's part of the process. Kids today are incredibly smart — they can see an individual who doesn’t care about them. I truly believe that kids probably don't care how much we know until they know how much we care.

Opposite page: Terry Walker, head football coach of the Jefferson City Jays. Below: Chris Hentges, head football coach of the Helias Crusaders

HENTGES: For us, what we're trying to instill this year is belief: We want them to believe we can be good and believe in doing the hard work that comes along with that. They need to believe in the program, believe in themselves, and believe in what we're doing. I try to stay away from being too judgmental about parents because I think our parents are more involved than they've ever been and they're very supportive of our program. Everyone wants to win and expects to win, and I like that. My hope is that we can return to glory as soon as possible, and I truly believe we can.

One of these days, we're going to knock off Webb City [Helias's nemesis in the playoffs through the years] because they’re the gold standard in Class 4.

WHAT ARE YOUR EXPECTATIONS FOR THIS SEASON AND BEYOND? WALKER: Our expectation is that we're going to be excellent in everything we do. We've made some tremendous gains in the weight room, and the kids are working hard academically and will continue to improve in that area. I hate to talk in terms of wins and losses, but there's not a single guy on our coaching staff who expects us to step on the field and lose. We're going to prepare, we're going to play as hard as we possibly can, and we expect to be successful.

HENTGES: I think we have the talent and the coaches. My expectation is that the wait won't be very long for us to be back winning district titles and competing for state championships.

I don't see this as a four- or five-year rebuild. I've always been confident and optimistic with our guys. I guess that's probably just rubbed off from my dad [Ray, Helias’s football coach for 33 years and winner of two state championships] because that's the way he always felt. We're going to be tested early, but I know our boys are going to respond and give us everything they've got.

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It’s a Home Run

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“I think it’ll be a great addition because, if you do it right, it’s not just a baseball stadium — this is going to be a facility for the entire community to take advantage of.”

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The answer is twofold: multiple forms of entertainment and economic development.

The stadium will have the potential to host events ranging from Special Olympics to concerts to festivals to (of course) baseball games and camps.

What’s even more exciting is the economic growth potential for our city. “[Building a stadium] has been a real economic tool,” says Rich Sauget, president of the Frontier League and owner of the Gateway Grizzlies Frontier League team in Sauget, Illinois. “And the fact that, when we built [the Grizzlies’] stadium on the interchange off of I-255, we were able to bring sewer, water, electric, and other priorities that we would need not only for this ballpark but many other office-type facilities that you can see here now.”

Sauget goes on to extol the financial benefits of having three to four thousand people packing into his stadium, including food and beverage providers, printers for marketing and promotion, and more.

Indiana, is around 100,000 people. Those types of cities work very well for our league. I think it’ll be a great addition [to Jefferson City] because, if you do it right, it’s not just a baseball stadium — this is going to be a facility for the entire community to take advantage of.”

Steve Gomric, general manager of the Grizzlies, adds, “The Wanted stadium would fit inside of our league and be a desired property in our league both from a geographic point of view and from a community point of view. We’re going to cities like Jefferson City

because that’s the type of community that fits this level of baseball. Not everyone can host a AAA team. Not everyone can host a major league team. We make great relationships with universities, with little leagues, and with communities as a whole that say you can bring your event here. You can host your state championship here. You can have your professional team and amateur baseball here, and that’s what a stadium brings to a community and that’s what a stadium could bring to a Wanted community.”

WHY HERE? This may seem like a pipe dream, but plans just like this have been successful in cities like ours across the Midwest. Frontier League commissioner Bill Lee says: “People make it successful. I have four things I like to look at.

One is the market — can the market sustain?

Second thing is the facility — can the facility accommodate, is it in a good geographic location that people can access? Three is the ownership — is the team financially strong?

And four, and probably the most important part of it, is the day-to-day management.”

The big question, then, is whether Jefferson City and The Wanted have these four things.

“It’s a nice size market,” says Lee. “In the Frontier League, we have teams in the St. Louis area and Chicago area, places like that that are big cities. But we also have some in some medium sized cities like Marion, Illinois, which is really only 16,000 people, but the market size is bigger. We have Traverse City, Michigan, which is around 20,000 people in the winter months, but becomes around 250,000 with all of the tourists that come in. Evansville, Jefferson City Magazine | 135

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Capitol Ave. and Avenue HQ hosted Porchfest JCMO on May 6. Local musicians held front porch concerts for families and residents of Jefferson City.

Spectators enjoyed not only music, but also local food, art, and community hospitality. This event was a huge success thanks to the dedication of local artisans and community support.

Photos provided by Holly Stitt

Patrick Stout

Steve Veile, Ed Stroesser, Kay Viele, and Jim and Barb Kemna

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TRUTH 91 Americans die from opioid overdose every single day.

Find out how to help us combat opioid overdoses at www.JCcdfy.org.

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ABOUT TOWN

Louis H. Rackers Memorial Pro-Life Golf Tournament

Ruth Ann Schnieders, Debbie Stokes, Don Schnieders, and Rod Smith Grant Haarmann and Kyle Landwehr

Debbie Stokes and Mayor Carrie Tergin

Rachel Blackmore, John Goedde, Rob Rysavy, Debbie Stokes, and Stacey Kromer

The Vitae Foundation hosted their annual Louis H. Rackers Memorial Pro-Life Golf Classic on June 11 at the Jefferson City Country Club. Proceeds from the tournament help Vitae with digital strategies that help connect women with life-saving resources when faced with an unintended pregnancy.

Photos provided by the Vitae Foundation

Rod Smith, Dean Crocker, Randy Riddle, and Aaron Murphy

Leadership Jefferson City Battle of the Brews

Daniel Robinett, Derrijk Hollon, and Dave Buttig: First Place Home Brewer

Brian Schaefer: Drinker's Choice

Sandra and David Rock: First Place Commercial Brewer

Brandon Shipman: Second Place Home Brewer

Drake Bell: Third Place Commercial Brewer

Leadership Jefferson City (a program through the Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce) hosted their 4th Annual Battle of the Brews on June 8 at the Jefferson City Jaycees Fairgrounds. Local breweries and home brewers competed for votes with samples of their best brews.

Proceeds benefited Rape and Abuse Crisis Services, Central Missouri Foster Care & Adoption Association, and Missouri Valley Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Photos provided by Angela Baugher

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Want to volunteer or give back to the community but don't know where to begin? Here's a list of local nonprofit organizations to help you make an

American Cancer Society 573-635-4839 2409 Hyde Park Rd. Jefferson City, MO 65109 CAPITAL CITY CASA 573-893-2272 PO Box 1627 Jefferson City, MO 65102 AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION – MISSOURI 573-796-2088 2014 Rock Ridge Ct. Jefferson City, MO 65109

American Red Cross Blood Donation Center 800-733-2767 3230 Emerald Ln. Jefferson City, MO 65109

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB Mailing address: P.O. Box 105558 Jefferson City, MO 65110 Office: 925 East Atchison Ct. Jefferson City, MO 65101 573-634-2582

Capital Arts 573-635-8355 1203 Missouri Blvd.

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Central Missouri Foster Care & Adoption Association 573-298-0258 809 Swifts Hwy. Jefferson City, MO 65102

Conservation Federation of Missouri

DREAMS TO REALITY 573-681-9675 500 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, MO 65101

Family and Community Trust 573-636-3228 114 B E. High St. Jefferson City, MO 65101

573-634-2322 728 W. Main St. Jefferson City, MO 65101

THE FOOD BANK FOR CENTRAL & NORTHEAST MISSOURI 573-474-1020 2121 Vandiver Dr., Columbia, MO 65202

Council for Drug Free Youth

First Christian Church

573-636-2411 306 Jefferson St. Jefferson City, MO 65101

DAY SOLUTIONS FOUNDATION 573-291-3525 P.O. Box 652 Jefferson City, MO 65102

Food Pantry 327 E. Capital Ave. Jefferson City, MO 65101

GIRL SCOUTS OF THE MISSOURI HEARTLAND 877-312-4764 230 Metro Dr. Jefferson City, MO 65109 Jefferson City Magazine | 125

Missouri Nonprofit 573-635-4100 600 West Main St. Jefferson City, MO 65101 HALO 573-418-9912 3519 Bennett Ln. Jefferson City, MO 65101

Missouri Alliance for Children and Families

Missouri Parks & Recreation Association 573-636-3828 2018 William St. Jefferson City, MO 65109

SPECIAL LEARNING CENTER 573-634-3070 1115 Fairgrounds Rd. Jefferson City, MO 65109

573-556-8090 400 Dix Rd. Jefferson City, MO 65110

Missouri Alliance – Home Care 573- 634- 7772 2420 Hyde Park Rd. #A Jefferson City, MO 65109

Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence 573-634-4161 217 Oscar Dr. #A Jefferson City, MO 65101

Missouri Community Action Network 573-634-2969 2014 William St. Jefferson City, MO 65109

MISSOURI VALLEY BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS 573-634-3290 Knowles YMCA Annex 424 Stadium Blvd.

Jefferson City, MO 65110

Mobile Food Pantry Capital West Christian Church 1315 Fairgrounds Rd. Jefferson City, MO 65101

New Horizon Community Support 573-636-8108 2013 William St. Jefferson City, MO 65109

Missouri Family Health Council 573-636-6101 1909 Southridge Dr. Jefferson City, MO 65109

Missouri Kids Count 573-526-3581 3418 Knipp Dr. #2 Jefferson City, MO 65109

Missouri Legislative Black Caucus Foundation 573-761-4166 119 W. Ashley St. Jefferson City, MO 65101

SPECIAL OLYMPICS MISSOURI 573-635-1660 1001 Diamond Ridge Ste. 800 Jefferson City, MO 65109

People Helping Paws

UCP HEARTLAND – GIBBS CENTER FOR INDEPENDENCE 573-761-7300 1719 Southridge Dr. Jefferson City, MO 65109

573-340-9093 PO Box 6971 Jefferson City, MO 65102

Salute to America 573-761-0704 700 E. Capital Ave. Jefferson City, MO 65101

Salvation Army

UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI 573-636-4100 205 Alameda Dr. Jefferson City, MO 65109

573-635-1975 927 Jefferson St. Jefferson City, MO 65101

Missouri Mental Health Foundation

Samaritan Center

573-635-9201 221 Metro Dr. Ste. C Jefferson City, MO 65109

573-634-7776 1310 E. McCarty St. Jefferson City, MO 65101

VITAE FOUNDATION 573-634-4316 1731 Southridge Dr. Jefferson City, MO 65109 Jefferson City Magazine | 143 127

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Hawthorn Bank...............................................148

Nelson for Missouri........................................103

Align Chiropractic Clinic................................ 83

Heisinger Bluffs & St. Joseph’s Bluffs.... 100

New Skinsations..............................................119

Ana Marie’s Bridal..........................................138

Hello Belle.........................................................128

Outbound Physical Therapy & Rehab...... 63

Anthony Porter Insurance..............................78

Houser Millard Funeral Home.........................6

Pat Rowe Kerr....................................................52

Anytime Fitness.............................................. 84

Hy-Vee.........................................................11 & 76

Prison Brews..................................................... 99

Argyle Catering.................................................. 61

J. Pfenny’s Sports Grill & Pub........................4

Providence Bank....................................99 & 114

Arris Pizza Palace/Arris Bistro.................... 42

Jason A. Dunville, D.D.S. General Dentistry................................................................ 79

Q Entertainment............................................... 41

Beetem for State Rep.................................. 106 Beth McGeorge Team - Re/Max.................. 18 BMW of Columbia............................................ 10 Boessen Underground................................... 28 Boys & Girls Club of the Capital City......... 88 Call & Gentry Law Group.............................. 132 Capital City Cinema........................................90 Capital Dentistry for Children...................... 30

JC MATTRESS......................................54 & 100 JC Total Health................................................. 96 JCMG........................................................49 & 147 Jefferson Bank of Missouri.................91 & 128 Jefferson City Coca-Cola Bottling Co.........13 Jim Butler Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram........................................................... 86 & 87

Realty Executives - Heath Higgins....16 & 97 Redwood Financial Group.............................95 Restore - It Restoration................................144 Ridgeway 4 Recorder.................................... 132 Riley Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac....... 36 Riley Toyota....................................................... 36 River Region Credit Union..............................31

Joyce Bremer Re/Max................................... 63

Roark Aluminum...............................................15

Keith Borgmeyer Photography................... 66

Saffee’s................................................................ 61

Krieger & Krieger Accounting....................... 92

Scott Hamblin........................................ 74 & 96

Kwik Kar Wash and Detail.............................114

Scruggs Lumber.................................................. 3

LaBelle Cabinetry & Lighting......................136

Septagon Construction...................................97

Legends Bank................................................... 83

Shannon Block Construction LLC...............58

Council for Drug Free Youth....................... 140

Locke Thompson for Cole County Prosecutor......................................................... 94

Show Me Farms................................................ 112

Culvers...............................................................124

Longfellow’s Garden Center........................138

Dave Griffith for State Representative.... 108

Lyla Stark - Re/Max........................................ 26

Designs By Tina, LLC......................................119

Martellaro Marble and Granite....................134

Diamond Ridge Dentistry............................144

McMichael Realty............................................. 92

StoneBridge Senior Living............................44

DogMaster Distillery......................................124

Mercedes of Columbia................................... 20

Studio 573........................................................ 140

Douglas Otto Agency, LLC............................85

Mid America Bank............................... 84 & 124

The Blue Diamond.......................................... 63

Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home....................... 30

Midwest Block & Brick.........................70 & 90

The Genesis Company............................ 7 & 38

Edward Jones....................................12, 80 & 81

Missourians for Leydens...................................9

UCP Heartland............................................... 140

Fischer Body Shop.......................................... 24

Mobile Tire Expert........................................... 54

US Rents-It.......................................................136

Frank Schrimpf Plumbing........................... 106

Modern Litho/Brown Printing..................... 70

Vandelicht’s Jewelers....................................134

Freeman Mortuary........................................... 46

MRA Construction........................................... 98

Wallstreet Group.............................................. 112

GFI Digital............................ Inside Front Cover

Nathan Hays - Jefferson City AutoPlex.....90

Woodman Engineering Co.............................74

Greg Kolb Agency, Inc.....................................85

Naught Naught Insurance Agency............144

Xtreme Body & Paint........................................ 5

Capital Region..........................................17 & 82 Carrie’s Hallmark........................................... 106 Central Bank...................................41, 94 & 103 Central Dairy and Ice Cream Company.... 108 Central Trust Company........................46 & 58 Columbia EDP.................................................138

Signature Homes..............................................22 Spectators........................................................... 14 SSM Health.................................................8 & 93

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MEMORY LANE

A Capital Celebration

The partnership between Salute to America and the Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce.

by D ON S H I N K L E, former president and CEO of the Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce, 1998 to 2005 photos by L LOY D G ROT JA N

C

itizens of the Jefferson City area can certainly be proud of our community’s Fourth of July festival,

presently called Salute to America. The wide

array of festivities all comes together to instill patriotism and pride in America and in our community.

Originally called the 4th of July Fireworks Festival, it was established and supported by the Host Lions Club of Jefferson City.

According to the Jefferson City Host Lions Club 60th Anniversary Special Newsletter (published May 1985), “Several years ago, the Host Lions Club joined the Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce in sponsoring the 4th of July Fireworks Festival, an exclusive Lions Club event for many years.” This partnership continued until the chamber became the sole organizer in the ’90s.

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During my tenure as president and CEO of the Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce, the board and I had a vision of a larger, more inclusive festival. We challenged staff and supporters with this vision. I’m so proud that they accepted the challenge. Over the years, new exhibits, concerts, and vendors were added, continually expanding the festival.

Following the 2003 festival, the Chamber Board announced its recommendation that the event should be assigned to a more inclusive group, independent of the Chamber.

To that end, community volunteers began working to form a not-for-profit Fourth of July foundation with the goal of creating a working partnership between the city, county, state, chamber, convention and visitors bureau, and event sponsors. The Salute to America Foundation was created and took over the festival in 2004.

The Fourth of July festival has always had the strong support of our business community. Over the years, hundreds of businesses have not only supported the festival financially, but they’ve also, at times, allowed their staff to work tirelessly alongside other volunteers to ensure success. These dedicated individuals not only provide a commitment of hours of event planning leading up to the festival but also spend their own Fourth of July working within the festival.

Jefferson City’s Fourth of July celebration has certainly grown over the years and has continued to be a great source of pride for our community. It is one of the most wellattended celebrations in the state and receives accolades from all over. Salute to America is not only our community’s largest event; it is truly a Capital Celebration!

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