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CORPORATE CULTURE

BRUCE GIBBS Local owner GFI Digital

Inside GFI, PFS, and Quaker Windows p. 59

Heartland Food With Chef Adam Sappington p. 92

True Family TRADITION

People & Priorities

A History of the Riley Family p. 136

A NEW ERA IN Corporate culture

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Investment Mistakes to Watch For ...at Different Stages of Life

Trusted Investing Advice from these local financial advisors

It’s not always easy to avoid making investment mistakes, but by knowing the most common ones at different stages, you may have a better chance. Here are some of the more common investment mistakes …

• When you’re young …

Mistake: Investing too conservatively (or not at all) — If you’re just entering the working world, you may not have a lot of money to invest. But putting away even a small amount each month can prove quite helpful. Additionally, don’t make the mistake of investing primarily in short-term vehicles that may preserve our principal but offer little in the way of growth potential. Instead, position your portfolio for growth. While stock prices will fluctuate, you potentially have decades to overcome short-term declines.

Your focus should be on the long term — and it’s impossible to reach long-term goals with short-term, highly conservative investments.

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• When you’re in mid-career …

Mistake: Putting insufficient funds into your retirement accounts — At this stage, your earning power may have increased substantially, so you should have more money to invest. You may be able to “max out” on your IRA and still boost your contributions to your employer-sponsored retirement plan, such as your 401(k), 403(b) or 457(b). Try to put more into these retirement accounts every time your salary goes up.

• When you’re nearing retirement …

Mistake: Not having balance in your investment portfolio — When within just a few years of retirement, some people may go to extremes, either investing too aggressively to try to make up for lost time or too conservatively in an attempt to avoid potential declines. Both strategies could be risky. So as you near retirement, seek to balance your portfolio. This could mean shifting some of your investment dollars into fixed-income vehicles to provide for current income needs while still owning stocks that provide the growth potential to help keep up with inflation.

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PUBLISHER'S NOTE

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Valuing People in the Workplace

From the time you are born, your success in life depends on the guidance of other people. When you took your first breath, there was a doctor there to smack you on the behind. Your parents were there to hold your hand on your first day of school. There were teachers, coaches, friends, co-workers, bosses­­— the list goes on and on. The fact is, without people helping people, where would we be?

This July/August issue of City Magazine is all about PEOPLE. The Business Feature, Corporate Culture, is about three of our local businesses. You have probably heard of these businesses and possibly have done business with them, but I doubt you understand why these three companies are so successful. These three organizations are important to Jefferson City because they employ a lot of local citizens, they provide wonderful products to our community, but, most importantly, they run their companies with a culture of making PEOPLE their number one investment. GFI, PFS, and Quaker Windows all believe that when employees rise, so do companies. They believe in giving their employees knowledge of how the company operates all the way down to the financials. They also strive to give their employees the opportunity to be on board with the company goals so that they take on a leadership mentality. Bottom line, these three companies are taking care of people and providing them with lifestyles that they can be proud of. Read more about the leadership styles and successes of these three companies on page 59.

Speaking of people, we at City Magazine are proud to announce the newest member of our team, Megan Whitehead. Megan is the new editor of City Magazine.

The Business Times Company, which is City Magazine’s umbrella company, also operates under the open-book philosophy, and we are excited to provide Megan with the support and knowledge that she will need to grow and develop her career and lifestyle along the way.

Welcome aboard, Megan!

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EDITOR'S NOTE INSIDE LOOK

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Meet Your New Editor

➻ 2016 City’s Best

Jefferson City is my home. I grew up here, went through public school and university here, and met my future husband here. That is why I am especially excited to be the new editor for City Magazine. JC is a wonderful city because of its people, entrepreneurship, and culture. This issue is perfect as my first. The corporate culture of my hometown’s businesses seems to have a common theme: family.

As a recent graduate and newcomer to the working world, I have come to realize, more than ever, how important family (blood and work) truly is. Without the support of my parents, brother, fiancé, and so on, I would not have this great opportunity.

Without the support of Tami, Erica, Janelle, and so on, I would not have this chance to grow and work for my community.

This culture of support permeates the corporate side of Jefferson City. Businesses like Riley, Carrie’s Hallmark, and Haute Salon all emphasize the fact that a successful business is impossible without good relationships between employers, employees, and customers. What sets our city apart is our support of each other. Our community is growing with unique, local businesses that, in turn, support our community with service.

I look forward to working with you to maintain and possibly improve the high quality of this magazine. I am honored to be part of a magazine that works so hard to promote and engage the city in which I was raised.

City’s Best is our next issue!

Get online and see who won for your favorite people, places, and services. Thank you for voting and supporting your favorites.

Visit www.jeffersoncitymag.com to see a complete list of winners.

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IMMORTAL MOMENTS IN CARDINALS HISTORY

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DIRT, SWEAT, AND DIESEL: A FAMILY FARM IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY

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CORPORATE CULTURE

Heartland Food With Chef Adam Sappington p. 92

True Family TRADITION

From the shelves of Missouri River Regional Library. Selections made by Madeline Matson, reference xxxxand adult programming librarian

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People & Priorities

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The Corporate Culture issue highlights three local businesses whose CEOs, including Bruce Gibbs of GFI, achieve success through positive relationships with employees and clients.

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CONTENTS

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28 HOME TOUR:

Designs by Tina 37 DESIGNER PALETTE:

Kitchen Remodel 46 HIT LIST:

Beauty Buys 48 HEALTH AND WELLNESS: Effective Prevention

89 DESTINATIONS:

River Cruising 92 GOURMET:

Food from the Heartland 101 THE DISH:

Heartland Fish Fry 102 ARTIST PROFILE:

Keith Borgmeyer 107 THE MAN PAGE:

Ken Lanning Golf Center

AT WORK 51

TOWN TALK: A Word from Mayor Tergin 59 BUSINESS FEATURE:

GFI, PFS, and Quaker Windows 83 P.Y.S.K.:

Terry Imhoff 86 CITY CHARACTER:

Team Go, Go, Go Graci 119 PAST TIMES:

The Riley Family

AT WORK 51

TOWN TALK: A Word from Mayor Tergin 59 BUSINESS FEATURE:

GFI, PFS, and Quaker Windows 83 P.Y.S.K.:

Terry Imhoff 85 CITY CHARACTER:

Team Go, Go, Go Graci 119 PAST TIMES:

The Riley Family

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SPONSORED CONTENT

Every Move Matters THE FAMOUS RUSSIAN NOVELIST LEO TOLSTOY began his classic novel Anna Karenina with the observation, “Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.”

I believe Tolstoy was spot-on in his assessment of families.

Essentially, there are unlimited circumstances which can lead to disagreements and misunderstandings between family members; however, happy families all seem to exhibit similar qualities such as trust, respect, teamwork, and a genuine concern for the wellbeing of each other. These and other qualities work together to create a culture where the individual members can achieve success both individually and together as a family.

When you think about it, the same qualities that contribute to successful families are the same for establishing a successful culture in other groups such as sport teams and businesses. In fact, describing their workplace as having a “family atmosphere” is one of the highest praises employees can give their employer. For a small business owner, the question then becomes, “What can I do to help cultivate a successful culture among my employees?”

Just like in a family, employers help create a successful culture in their workplaces when employees know they are valued.

When an individual or organization values you, you can feel it. One of the clearest ways employers communicate how much they value their employees is through the retirement plan they offer. A well designed retirement plan communicates to employees that the organization cares about them on a personal level. When we value the people who matter to us, we do things for them to communicate how important they are in our lives. Simply telling employees they are valued only goes so far. Eventually, if a successful corporate culture is going to be established, the organization needs to put those words into action. A great retirement plan shows employees that the business’ appreciation of its employees is more than just empty words.

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The benefits of establishing a great retirement plan are not limited to employees. In the same way athletes respond best to a coach they trust, employees are willing to go the extra mile for employers when they know the company has made a commitment to their long term well-being. With the establishment of a great retirement plan, the goodwill developed between an employer and their employees can result in a variety of benefits to the employer such as reducing turnover, retaining more motivated and engaged employees, and attracting higher quality applicants. Simply put, when employers are willing to assist employees achieve long-term personal goals, employees are more likely to make a long-term commitment to their employer.

Offering a great retirement plan to employees is an essential step toward building a company culture where people feel valued and are committed to the same purpose, the same passion, and the same ideals. Employers must do more than just tell employees they are valued. Whether in our families or in our workplaces, actions speak louder than words.

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Salute to America “A Capitol Celebration” WHAT: Celebrating the Fourth of July, Jefferson City will be featuring the largest fireworks display in central Missouri, filling downtown with a large parade, carnival rides, concerts, beer gardens, car shows, and more.

WHEN: Events start at 1 p.m. July 3, followed by a parade at 6pm; July 4, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.

WHERE: Downtown Jefferson City.

INFO: This event is free to attend and is filled with activities for all ages.

“Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” Dinner Theatre WHAT: The Capital City Players are presenting “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner,” a stage version of the classic film handling interracial marriage. The production will be accompanied by a buffet from the Argyle Catering Company.

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WHERE: Shikles Auditorium, 1200 Linden Dr. INFO: $35 for dinner and show. Call 573-6819012 or go online at www.capitalcityplayers. com to order tickets.

Sensationblu Dance Music Festival WHAT: Sensationblu is a music festival with a fun atmosphere. Filled with exciting party

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WHEN: August 3, 7 p.m.

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music, sensational interactive DJs, food, and drinks made by the best mixologist in Missouri.

INFO: $15 general admission; $80 Diamond VIP. Call 1-888-718-4253 to order tickets.

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Salute to America concert “Inside the Walls.” Doors open at 4 p.m. and the concert begins at 5 p.m. at the Missouri State Penitentiary, Lafayette Street. $35 general admission, visit www. salutetoamerica.org for ticket information.

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“Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” Dinner Theatre. Evening performances on July 8, 9, 14, 15 and 16 at 6:30 p.m., with matinee performances July 10 and 17 at 12:30 p.m. at Shikles Auditorium, Linden Dr. $35 for dinner and show, contact 573-681-9012 or go to www.capitalcityplayers.com to order tickets.

July 9

Cruise-in on Capitol, 5 p.m., downtown Jefferson City. Join other car lovers for classic and antique car shows. Event is free. Call 573291-3524 for more information.

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Ice Cream Splash, 5 to 9 p.m., High Street, downtown Jefferson City. Early bird price: children 3 to 11 $5, people 12 and up $10.

At the door: Children 3 to 11 $7, people 12 and up $12. Children under 2 get in free.

Visit the event Facebook page or email icecreamsplash@gmail.com for more information.

Stars Under the Stars Movie Night – “Paddington,” South Capitol Lawn at 8:45p.m. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, refreshments, and your favorite Teddy Bear to celebrate National Teddy Bear Picnic Day. Visit www.jeffersoncitymo.gov/programs_ and_activities for more information.

July 2016 July 25-29

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Hawaiian Luau Dance, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., McClung Pavilion. Enjoy a fun evening of dancing with a tropical Hawaiian theme.

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10th Annual Kyle Billington Memorial 5K Run/Walk, 8 a.m., W. Edgewood Dr, $15 pre-registered or $20 day of race, visit www. runjeffcity.org for more information.

Stained Glass Theatre presents “Charlotte’s Web,” Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., matinee on Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m., High Street, Stained Glass Theatre of Mid-Missouri, $7 opening night, $9 all other performances, call 573-634-5313, visit www.sgtmidmo.org/ reservations or email admin@sgtmidmo. org to reserve tickets.

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Block Party, 6:30 to 8p.m., Missouri River Regional Library-Art Gallery, 214 Adams St. Free. Ages 5 to 12. For more information, call 573-634-2464 ext 229.

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August 2016 August 13 Cruise-in on Capitol, 5 p.m., downtown Jefferson City, free, call the Downtown Jefferson City Association at 573-291-3524.

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August 5

Stars Under the Stars Movie Night – “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” South Capitol Lawn at 8:45p.m. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, and refreshments. For more information, visit www. jeffersoncitymo.gov/programs_and_activities.

August 6 The Piccadilly in White, 6 p.m., High Street between Madison and Jefferson, $50 per person, visit www.DowntownJeffersonCity.com for more information.

J.C. All-Star Sports Day, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Binder Park Sports Facility, free for spectators, softball – $40 per player; $10 beer wristband;

August 11-21 “Ghost the Musical” Dinner Theatre, evening performances at 6:30 p.m. on August 11 to 13 and 17 to 20, matinee performances at 12:30 p.m. on August 14 and 21. Special matinee performances with no meal at 1 p.m. on August 13 and 20, Shikles Auditorium, Linden Dr., $35 for dinner and show, call 573681-9012 or visit www.capitalcityplayers.com to order tickets.

August 12 Missouri River Regional Library presents: Family Friday: Have a Ball, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., MRRL-Art Gallery. Free. Play foosball, ping pong races, and other bouncy ball fun. Call 573-634-6064 ext 229.

Missouri River Regional Library Presents: Family Movie Night: Kung Fu Panda 3, 6 to 7:30 p.m., MRRL-Art Gallery. Free. Call 573-634-6064 ext 229.

August 20

Disengaged at Spectators, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Spectators Bar and Grill, 232 E. High St., free, visit the Facebook page, Disengaged CoMo, for more information.

August 27 Jefferson City Cruisin’ & Trade Days at the Capital Mall, 4 to 8 p.m., Capital Mall, Country Club Dr., free, call Norb Bax at 573680-7155.

Sensationblu Dance Music Festival, 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Gates open at 5 p.m., Sensationblu will be held on the lawns and outdoor pavilion of the North Jefferson City Recreational Park located at Fourth Street, $15 general admission, $80 diamond VIP, visit http:// www.sensationblu.com for more information and the general rules and guidelines.

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HOME TOUR

The Secret of

Remodeling

Designer Tina Davis works with her clients to create a home they will both love.

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W “The original staircase was like the elephant in the room.” — Tina Davis “Back when these houses were done, everything was so segmented. It was the way somebody told them it was supposed to be done.”

— Tina Davis

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When designer Tina Davis, of Designs by Tina, enters a home, she already has a plan set: build a good relationship with her clients. Before color, decor, or materials are even considered, Davis gets to know her homeowners, figures out their ideas for the space, and melds them with her own.

“A lot of times, the vision is there initially, but I love to visit with the homeowner,” says Davis. “The biggest mistake that, I think, gets made in our business is everything starting to look the same, with no uniqueness to someone’s space. You pitch the ideas to them, get their ideas, and turn those into a finished result that we are both happy with. Then it is truly a reflection of the homeowner instead of just the designer’s taste. The uniqueness factor has to be there.”

This is true of the builder, Steve Brandt, of Ken Otke Construction, as well. “Steve and the homeowners got along so well that they were able to build a trust through the process, which works well for both his business and the homeowners,” says Davis. “That is so important when doing a remodel, to establish that personal connection and understand what it is that your client or customer is looking for. Because at the end of the day, this is their space.”

The owners of this 1991 colonial in Monticello Acres loved the approach that Davis took when planning. “When we picked out the hardwood, she knew what I wanted before I knew what I wanted,” says one homeowner. This synergy between designer and homeowners is evident when walking through the home. There are items scattered throughout that came from their previous house, most with a story or sentimental value. “The homeowners have a very eclectic nature to the things they put together,” says Davis. “So a little painted table in the family room matched with a more rustic light fixture, an oil painting, and leather furniture all come together to create texture. That is one of my favorite things about a lot of my clients. They don’t have everything Jefferson City Magazine | 31

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“I can’t imagine taking a house and putting all the stuff in it that had nothing to do with your previous life and thinking that was your home,” says Davis. brand new — it is supposed to be a continuation of life.”

The sewing table in the dining room is a great example. The table was owned by the homeowner’s great-great-grandmother, who lived in New Orleans. When Katrina hit, her home flooded, leaving only the sewing table.

“I can’t imagine taking a house and putting all the stuff in it that had nothing to do with your previous life and thinking that was your home,” says Davis.

“If everything was brand new, it wouldn’t be them anymore. It would just be another house.

“It is very important to learn about the style of the homeowner before making decisions,” she adds.

“It’s a slam when someone comes in and says, ‘Who helped you with that?’”

When the designer, builder, and homeowner all work together, the end result is a home that everyone can be proud of. JC

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D E S I G N E R PA L E T T E

New Look, New Feel A good designer can change a simple room into the center of your home.

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Mike and Lori Knaebel were ready for a change. They had updated several rooms in their 1948 vintage home, but the kitchen had been the last on the list.

“Lori enjoys cooking,” designer Kristin Schroeder says, “so she wanted the kitchen to be efficient, and she wanted her storage space to be more functional.”

The couple also wanted to update and modernize the look of the room while keeping it somewhat traditional.

“I wanted it to be traditional, but not rustic or antique looking,” says Lori, who didn’t want to go too modern either, because they wanted the kitchen to fit naturally with the rest of the house.

“Kristin did an excellent job with the design and bridged the two perfectly,” Lori says.

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“We had expected delays, but everything went really smooth. Now, we are enjoying the space and look forward to using it for getting together with friends this summer.”

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Schroeder lightened the room by replacing the original darker colored wood cabinets with brighter, beige-painted, factory-made cabinets.

She also used under-the-cabinet LED lights and task lighting in addition to general lighting fixtures that now hang over the island.

The island itself is the focal point of the room, with a base that is a set of tucked away cabinets that match those on the walls. The top, however, is a stressed walnut slab that is large enough for several people to be seated around and still be out of the way of the cook.

In an additional effort to expand and modernize the space, a wall between the kitchen and dining room was removed and replaced by an expansive archway that mirrors an original archway, which opens further into the living room.

A light mushroom-colored paint unifies the walls of all three rooms that open into one another.

“We used a lot of different textures and colors to warm up the space,” Schroeder says.

The quartz countertops, in variegated browns, black, and beige, pull the neutrals together, while details, such as a thin line of colored tile, lend a modern accent to the walls beneath the cabinets.

“The biggest challenge when working in an older house is that things aren’t always perfect,” Schroeder says. “But Mike is in construction, and he worked hard to get everything level before we put in the cabinets and island.”

“We had expected delays, but everything went really smooth,” Lori says. “Now, we are enjoying the space and look forward to using it for getting together with friends this summer.”

The Knaebel makeover vendors included cabinets from Merillat, a quartz countertop from Cambria Natural Stone Surfaces, fixtures from Elk Lighting, and products from LaBelle Cabinetry & Lighting and Mid Missouri Surfaces.

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WHAT THE PROS KNOW

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WHAT THE PROS KNOW WHETHER IT IS HOMEBUILDING, REMODELING, LANDSCAPING, BUYING AND SELLING, OR INSURING, WE HAVE YOU COVERED. FIND OUT WHAT THREE EXPERTS HAVE TO SAY.

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BETH McGEORGE RE/MAX WHO YOU WORK WITH MATTERS

BY BETH MCGEORGE Have you ever walked into someone’s office and immediately known they were having a bad day? That’s not a good feeling, and in that moment, you find yourself wishing you hadn’t even walked through those doors.

However, have you ever walked into someone’s office and seen them light up like a Christmas tree? Did they make you feel special just by their presence, by how excited they were to see you?

The second scenario is what we specialize in. We find great joy in what we do, and we hope our love and excitement for our job will rub off on our clients.

The process of buying and selling a home can be stressful, and you really need some extra energy from the people helping you with your

FIND “THE ONE”

Beth McGeorge has sold real estate for RE/MAX Jefferson City for more than 10 years. Her success is attributed to her honesty, competitive drive, and passion for the industry. The Beth McGeorge Team prides itself on exceeding clients’ needs and expectations throughout the process of buying or selling a home. Moving can be a stressful process. It’s great when you work with a realtor who can guide you through the closing process and make it quicker and less stressful.

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transaction to get through it (with your sanity intact, anyway).

TIPS: 1. Always hire a real estate agent who you trust and enjoy working with.

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3. Ask friends and family for the names of realtors who they loved working with.

While real estate transactions can be a stressful process, please know that who you work with matters.

Real estate agents are all licensed to do the same job, but how they go about it can vary greatly. We’d love the opportunity to offer you a happy real estate transaction!

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MIDWEST BLOCK & BRICK BUILDING POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS

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Marshal Kremer has been with Midwest Block & Brick since 1999. He started in the human resources department, then moved to accounts payable, and has made his way to AP supervisor.

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I have been employed at Midwest Block and Brick since 1999. I started with the company as an accounting clerk shortly before graduating college. I currently hold the position of General Ledger Department/Accounts Payable Supervisor. I have been given several promotions and many opportunities to expand my accounting skills, while attaining a great deal of experience in the financial side of the building and landscaping masonry supply industry.

I have enjoyed the people I work with, as well as the culture the company has created. There are many long term, committed employees, which speaks to the fact that Midwest Block and Brick has a positive relationship with its staff and cares about creating an environment that is productive and rewarding. The company recognizes the successful efforts of employees and has developed a strong team to achieve the goals of a fast-paced, growing organization. In turn, this has ensured employees feel they play an important role in the company's success. Midwest Block and Brick has established an exciting, goal oriented work environment that has afforded me the ability to improve both personally and professionally.

Midwest Block & Brick is a family-owned business with a positive work culture.

Since my time here began, many people have come and gone, but the friendships have remained. Our monthly lunches have turned into social time so that we can get to know each other and have fun on the job. I remember a supervisor asking me what my favorite ice cream was and an hour later, everyone was eating a personal dish from Central Dairy. We strive to build a strong team and value others’ strengths. Lending a helping hand to resolve issues is always rewarding, and sometimes the obvious answer can be right in front of you.

Each employee's hard work certainly pays off and contributes to Midwest Block and Brick's growth and success. The camaraderie throughout a family-owned business is truly one the best benefits of going to work. The day-to-day tasks are made much more enjoyable by getting to know fellow employees and their families, sharing ideas over monthly lunches and building friendly relationships, which help with problem solving, meeting goals, working more efficiently and building a strong team. All of these things are important to Midwest Block and Brick because this efficiency, attitude and atmosphere creates our image and is projected to our customers.

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SPENCER RUYLE STATE FARM AGENCY ENSURING EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE

BY SPENCER RUYLE The Ruyle Agency has been open since January 1, 2015. With three fully licensed account managers and two service assistants, we are one of the fastest growing insurance agencies in mid-Missouri. We pride ourselves on our availability and responsiveness to our customers.

State Farm is the largest auto, home, and life insurer in the country; however, we at the Ruyle Agency pride ourselves on our commitment to serving the people of Jeff City and mid-Missouri.

EVERY DAY AT THE RUYLE AGENCY In addition to being reliable and responsive, the Ruyle Agency strives to create a comfortable environment for both customers and employees. We want our customers to trust in the advice and information they receive and not feel intimidated when considering insurance options. Our agency’s mission is to make sure our customers are properly insured and prepared for tomorrow.

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Spencer and his team bring a common-sense approach to everyday issues customers face. Spencer and his team are confident they can help customers manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected, and realize their dreams.

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS to more effective treatment and higher cure rates. The overwhelming majority of colon cancers grow slowly, starting as small polyps and developing into cancer over many years. For this reason, periodic screening is highly effective in preventing colon cancer, which rarely causes symptoms until the more advanced stages. It is recommended that both men and women undergo screening starting at age 50. Those with a strong family history of colon cancer should start screening even earlier.

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allows for polyp removal during the same procedure.

Other forms of screening, such as testing for blood in the stool or newer stool tests that can identify cancerous DNA, are designed to detect cancer rather than prevent it. “Colonoscopy offers not only screening, but detection and prevention,” says Dr. Echelmeyer.

“No other screening modality can provide this.”

Only 40 percent of patients over the age of 50 have had a colonoscopy. The inconvenience of a bowel prep, the need to take a day off work for the procedure, and an understandable reluctance toward the procedure itself remain the major barriers to more widespread screening.

If you are over 50 or have a family history of colon cancer, talk to your doctor about screening options.

If you have already had your screening, take the opportunity to talk to your friends and loved ones about your experience and help us raise awareness for the second leading cause of cancer death in this country. It’s a conversation that could a save a life.

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40 Years of Customer Service with a Smile “The customer is always right!” I can still hear my grandfather saying that, and let me tell you that my grandfather was always right, too.

I’m sure he never heard the words “corporate culture,” but he certainly lived it every day with his actions. He treated others with respect. He started his own business of shining shoes and cleaning hats, and he gave jobs to some who could not get jobs. He still remembered them by name, even in his later years.

Nobody was a stranger. Every teller at the bank was his girlfriend, and it took him an hour to go to the post office as he stopped to talk to everyone there. Building relationships in the community is still important today.

Living the American Dream is important. When others say it can’t be done, don’t give up. You can do anything in this country as long as you work hard, I learned from my grandfather.

Image is everything, and you would find him with a broom sweeping the leaves off downtown sidewalks every day. Have pride and take the responsibility to keep things neat and clean … always.

I was only four years old when my parents named Carrie’s Hallmark Shop after me.

I grew up learning what it meant to take care of the customer, the lost art of counting change back by hand, and reinvesting back into the family business rather than taking family vacations in those early years.

Having a store with my name on it on High Street pretty much guaranteed my career path,

but I still chose to go to college, and I’m so glad I did. My business degree from Missouri State University gave me the edge to bring my third-generation business to the next level.

Education and my college experience taught me how to be on my own, build relationships, and take on leadership roles.

So, why are we successful in our 40th year in business? As the owner, I realize that I am a mirror to my customers and staff. I am a reflection of my store. Whatever I give is what I get back in return. We are all a reflection of our attitude. Smile, and your customers will smile back. Attitude, either good or bad, will reflect on those around you. No one wants to walk in a store and hear the owner complain.

Stay calm, don’t freak out when you have a bad week or month, and focus on the positive.

After 40 years, we know there are trends,

ups and downs, and you have to be in it for the long run. Sometimes it feels like a run, a “retail marathon.” Also, have a good banker, accountant, lawyer, and contractor, even if you think you can or should do it all yourself.

Empower your staff. It can be hard to give up control. After all, I am the store. However, I take pride in those moments where I learn from my staff, when my Hallmark girls think of creative ideas that I never would have thought of, all because I take pride in them and in my store. They have that same pride because of it. I could never be mayor without their support, and my store could never be open 70 hours a week without them. Customer service means being there when the customer needs us, even on nights, weekends, and holidays, as well as having a staff that is ready to step up because they know I am behind them 100 percent.

Yes, “the customer is always right!”

People don’t want to believe it. They want to challenge it, fight it, and try to reason around it. Face it, it’s not about one situation where the customer was right or not. It’s about the lifetime value of that customer. Remember not to get too focused or stuck on winning an argument with your customer, but to focus on a satisfied customer every time. Move beyond the situation and think of what it means to value that customer today. Think of their future worth to you, their friends and family, and what that means to the future of your business. Then, thank them with a smile!

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BUSINESS BRIEFS

Business Briefs Promoted, hired, recognized KEITH BAX has been promoted to vice president of Central Investment Advisors at Central Bank. Previously, Bax was assistant vice president. He received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Lincoln University in 1994.

served as director of annual programs for Westminster College. She was previously development and foundation manager for SSM St. Mary’s Foundation for nine years.

Dianne received her Bachelor of Arts in English from William Woods University.

MELISSA ASTIN is the new vice president of operations at JCMG. Astin received her MBA from John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Arkansas and her BSBA from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Astin comes to JCMG with more than 20 years of administrative experience.

CRYSTAL BURGAN has been named HALO Jefferson City Branch Director.

Crystal’s education includes a bachelor’s degree in international business from Northwest Missouri State University as well as a master’​s degree in public administration, with an emphasis in nonprofit management, from the University of Missouri–Kansas City. She has spent the last few years working for the Excellence in Missouri Foundation in Jefferson City.

DAVID KNOCKE has been appointed

by Lutheran Senior Services as executive director of the Heisinger Bluffs and St. Joseph Bluffs senior living communities.

Knocke comes to Jefferson City with 30 years of experience in acute hospital operations and physician services management. He earned his master’s degree in health administration from Washington University in St. Louis and his bachelor’s degree in business administration from MU. BRADLEY SLOAN has been hired by JCMG in family medicine and sports medicine. Dr. Sloan brings with him the ability to offer platelet-rich plasma therapy, a treatment used for a variety of common orthopedic conditions to stimulate and optimize the body’s ability to heal chronic conditions. With the addition of Dr. Sloan, JCMG Orthopedics and Sports Medicine will offer same-day orthopedic care access for patients needing to be seen for injuries.

DIANNE LOWRY has been named senior living counselor at the Heisinger Bluffs and St. Joseph Bluffs senior living communities in Jefferson City. Diane most recently

SAM LUEBBERT has been promoted to the position of application manager for logistics at MidwayUSA. Luebbert began his career at MidwayUSA in 2013 as an application development intern.

Soon after, he graduated from Columbia College, earning his Bachelor of Science in computer science. After graduation, he joined the MidwayUSA team as a full time application developer.

PEGGY VAN GUNDY, regional director of mission, ethics, and pastoral care for SSM Health in mid-Missouri, has been promoted to system director of mission and formation for the SSM Health System in St. Louis. Van Gundy is a board-certified chaplain with the National Association of Catholic Chaplains and has a Master of Arts in health care mission from Aquinas School of Theology in St. Louis.

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JEFFERSON CITY MEDICAL GROUP is pleased to announce that five area students pursuing nursing or pre-medicine degrees were recently awarded scholarships by the group. The JCMG Health Sciences Scholarships have invested $32,000 in the medical education of area students since 2009. This year’s winners include: Daniel Gernander, a recent graduate of Jefferson City High School who will major in chemistry at Truman State University; Whitney Hake, a recent graduate of Helias Catholic High School who will major in biochemistry at St. Louis University; Kyle Schulte, a recent graduate of Blair Oaks High School who will major in biomedical engineering at Washington University; and Amanda Myers, a nursing student at Lincoln University working toward a Bachelor of Science in nursing.

BAILEE HITES has accepted the position of warehouse management systems fulfillment control manager at Scholastic.

Bailee started with Scholastic in June 2014 as a fulfillment control analyst II. She was promoted to an analyst III later that year.

In May 2015, Bailee transferred to the engineering department as an engineering analyst. Prior to working for Scholastic, Bailee worked for Fairfield Inn and Suites as assistant general manager for three years.

Bailee has a Bachelor of Science degree in business management and human resources from Columbia College.

CHARLES EICKELMANN has accepted the position of manager of financial analysis in the finance department of Scholastic. Charles joined Scholastic in 2009 as a financial analyst I. In 2012, Charles left Scholastic for a short time and returned later that year as the book club fulfillment control manager. This past January, Charles accepted the position of credit and collection supervisor in reading clubs, magazines, and book fairs.

Charles has a bachelor’s degree and MBA in accounting.

BRANDON REKUS was recently hired as the Cole County Health Department’s environmental public health supervisor. His experience includes working as an inspector for the Jasper County Health Department and managing Missouri’s Lead Abatement Licensing Program. Most recently, Brandon worked as an environmental consultant for military installations such as Fort Leonard Wood and the Defense Logistics Agency headquarters at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

MICHELLE GASSNER has been hired as the child care health consultant and safe crib program coordinator at the Cole County Health Department. She is a Lincoln University graduate and has been a nurse for four years. Michelle has had prior experience as a pediatric intensive care nurse and is excited for the opportunity to continue to work with children in a community where she was born and raised. In this role, Michelle provides walk-in clinic services for clients, health consultations for day care centers, and safe cribs for at-risk families who lack safe sleeping accommodations for their baby.

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YOGA IN THE PARK Melody Walz, a hatha and kundalini yoga instructor, will be providing free yoga classes in Riverside Park, at the amphitheater, for anyone 12 and older. Classes will be held from September 4 through October 9.

Melody specializes in yoga for chronic pain and arthritis as well as other illnesses. For more information, contact Melody at walzmelody@ yahoo.com or at 941-451-3533.

On July 4, we celebrate 240 years of independence. Head downtown for the largest fireworks display in mid-Missouri, courtesy of Salute to America. Also enjoy carnival activities, live music, and great food and drink from local businesses.

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NATIONAL GOLF MONTH August is National Golf Month. Celebrate by playing nine holes at your local course, taking some practice shots at the closest range or playing a round of mini-golf.

Make sure to learn golf etiquette for Rio, where the game will be reintroduced in the 2016 Summer Olympics.

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KRCG 13 is introducing the Jefferson Awards in Jefferson City. The Jefferson Awards were founded in 1972 by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, U.S. Senator Robert Taft Jr., and Sam Beard. The awards recognize individuals who perform extraordinary acts of service for their community.

AWARDWINNING CARE SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital– Jefferson City is one of only two hospitals in the state and the only one in Jefferson City to receive two patient-focused awards from Healthgrades, a leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. The hospital earned both the 2016 Patient Safety Excellence Award and the 2016 Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award.

NEW EQUIPMENT Modern Litho, a national leading custom publication and commercial print organization in Jefferson City, announced the purchase and upcoming installation of a Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 106 press. Modern Litho was also named to the 2015 Publishing Executive Top 20 Magazine Printers list and ranked No. 181 on the 2015 Printing Impressions Top 400 Printers list.

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SUNSHINE AND DAISYS As a way to thank their nurses for extraordinary care, Capital Region Medical Center has created the DAISY Award. DAISY Award honorees personify Capital Region’s remarkable patient experience. These nurses consistently demonstrate excellence through their clinical expertise and extraordinary compassionate care, and they are recognized as outstanding role models in the nursing community. To nominate a Capital Region nurse, visit the CRMC website.

LIVE TO BE 100 The Cole County Health Department is celebrating a century of service in 2016. To commemorate their 100th anniversary, they will host a fun run/walk on August 13.

The run will begin at 9 a.m. and participants will have the choice of a one or three-mile track through downtown Jefferson City. Kids will be invited to participate in ten fitness stations. To guarantee a t-shirt, participants will need to register by August 1. Proceeds from this event will go to the United Way of Central Missouri.

Registration forms are available on the Cole County Health Department website.

SUMMER IN RIO The 2016 Summer Olympics begin August 5 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Officially called the Games of the XXXI Olympiad, the games will last two weeks, with closing ceremonies on August 21. Rio is the first South American city to host the Summer Olympics.

JCPS SHOWS CHARACTER Three Jefferson City schools received Character Education Awards: Jefferson City Academic Center, Lewis and Clark Middle School, and Southwest Early Childhood Center. Missouri is one of the top five states with the most honored school districts. Character.org sponsors the annual awards program to showcase innovative best practices in the area of character education that are having an impact on students across our nation and abroad.

BROADCASTING EXCELLENCE KRCG 13 has been honored with the regional 2016 Edward R. Murrow Award for Overall Excellence in television broadcast news. The Overall Excellence Award is based on work KRCG 13 broadcasted between January 1 and December 31 of 2015. KRCG 13’s work included a wide variety of coverage, including the deadly condo fire in Osage Beach, racial tension at MU, the Royals’ World Series victory, and various other stories across mid-Missouri.

KOMU 8’S FAN CLUB Donate a new or gently used fan to help those in need. KOMU 8 is partnering with The Salvation Army and United Way to distribute fans to those who cannot afford air conditioning through the hot summer. The drop-off is located at the Jefferson City Westlake Ace Hardware store.

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BUSINESS FEATURE

“People are everything. Customer satisfaction becomes easier when employees are happy doing what they’re doing,” says Gibbs.

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Started in 1999 by local owner Bruce Gibbs, GFI Digital is a full-service office equipment business offering multi-functional printers and managed print services. GFI has 255 employees in 10 locations serving Missouri and central Illinois, with its main administrative and operations center in Jefferson City.

Prior to starting his own business, Bruce Gibbs worked for a company with a great business culture, but things changed drastically when corporate took over. He took what he learned over the years, including how to create a fun and motivated staff, and applied it to his own business model. Gibbs took the open-book management approach, made famous by businessman Jack Stack, to share financials with all employees and teach them the rules of business. It has paid dividends.

“It’s a big motivator, and we send out weekly stats,” says Gibbs.

“If you’re sharing in the numbers and bonus opportunities, everyone gets smarter and understands the vision and how those numbers tie back to customer needs.”

Hitting those numbers also means that employees get to share in having fun, all funded and organized by GFI. All employees are treated to an annual volleyball weekend hosted

at the Lodge of Four Seasons at Lake Ozark to spend time having fun on the volleyball court, which also has a bonus of $1,000 attached for the winning team.

“It got way too competitive. Now we have a strict ‘no jumping’ rule in volleyball to save our knees, because we were all having to have knee surgery,” Gibbs laughs.

It is that competiveness, the drive to keep getting better, that is at the heart of the corporate culture at GFI — motivation through incentive. Gibbs has built a corporate culture where those open-book numbers are part of every employee’s individual and team goals. When employees rise, so does the company.

Employees are also rewarded for exceeding goals through the annual president’s club and quarterly awards. Gibbs even gives an incentive for recruiting new employees to the team; 70 percent of GFI employees come via a reference from another employee. There is a $500 bonus for referring someone that stays at least six months with the company.

“People are everything,” Gibbs says. “Customer satisfaction becomes easier when employees are happy doing what they’re doing.”

Gibbs has learned a lot over the years, including about himself as a leader.

Even though he is fiercely focused and competitive, he also understands the importance of being candid about your mistakes along the way.

“You have to be humble in business,” Gibbs says. “When something’s not right, you need to say it was a mistake and be quick to do that.”

For GFI, there’s been more wins than mistakes over the years, and their financial numbers keep trending upward. Gibbs’ motivated teams, all across the company, continue to be the drivers of their own success. It’s a success they can proudly keep growing in together.

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is the parent company to Champs Chicken and Cooper’s Express. The company now markets under the PFS Brands name and distributes chicken, along with other products, to 700 locations in 37 states from its headquarters and distribution center in Holts Summit. Started by CEO Shawn Burcham and his wife, Julie, PFS Brands has 115 employees and been named one of Inc. magazine’s “Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies in the USA” for the last seven years.

The walls and offices at PFS Brands might look a little different than other corporate offices. They’re completely personalized. Each employee is encouraged to make the space their own, including quotes added to the walls or decorations that make them feel comfortable. The quote in the fitness center reads, “Think big, believe big, act big, and the results will be big.”

Shawn Burcham knows a thing or two about going big. He started the business from scratch in 1998, originally as a coffee business, and he’s now responsible for a multimillion dollar company with a new state-of-the-art headquarters and distribution center. While he’s been busy growing the business, he’s also been developing a corporate culture where employees are always learning.

PFS Brands, which also has an open-book management approach, hosts PFS University, a whole curriculum of classes focused on teaching employees about business financials, literacy, and leadership. In addition, the company has a Better Book Club, with free access to books and an online reporting system to share

“The most important and most expensive investment we make is in people,” says Burcham. their book reviews with others on the team. New employees also have the opportunity to learn more about PFS Brands core values directly from Burcham himself. It’s a role he never plans to delegate.

“The most important and most expensive investment we make is in people. Why not invest in them?” asks Burcham. “There’s nothing like core values coming directly from the CEO. It’s a mistake to delegate the onboarding process to someone else.”

Investing in employees is something Burcham is very passionate about. So much so, in fact, that he’s willing to give them some of the company he’s worked so hard to build the last 18 years. In 2015, the company officially launched an employee stock ownership plan, or ESOP, which is a retirement plan where the company contributes stock to benefit the company’s employees. Burcham is investing heavily in their future.

“I want to provide everyone a stake in the outcome of this company,” says Burcham. “It’s a succession planning tool with an end goal of being able to transition this company [to employees] and keep it right here in central Missouri.”

An avid reader and a lifelong learner, Burcham has grown tremendously over the years, not only in how he approaches business, but also in how he keeps growing personally. He has some big goals on the horizon, including doubling sales every three to four years for the company and finally writing his own book.

Burcham lives what he preaches every day. Never stop growing.

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Founded in 1949 by Harold (also known as Bud) and Marge Knoll, Quaker Window Products, in Freeburg, Missouri, is a manufacturer of both residential and commercial vinyl, aluminum, and wood clad windows. Quaker has more than 700 employees working in an expanding stateof-the-art manufacturing facility and is a nationally-recognized brand for quality windows. It is still family-owned.

Quaker Windows manufacturing facility sits nestled off the highway in the small farming community of Freeburg, population 429. From the highway, it’s hard to tell how big the millionsquare-foot operation really is (it includes a separate campus two miles down the road) or how fast it continues to grow. It’s larger than the Knoll family could have ever imagined when starting out 67 years ago, yet despite the tremendous growth over the years, it still has the same family values as when they first started.

“I think about how Bud and Marge started this business as a mom-and-pop shop selling windows out of the back of their truck,” says Pam Knoll, one of the family owners. “Their dream has grown into something they could have never imagined.”

While there are third-generation Knolls still working at Quaker, all 700 employees are considered family and a critical part of the success of this family-owned business. It’s one of the reasons Quaker continues to invest in a corporate culture of employee growth through common goals, open communications, advancement opportunities, and a profit sharing program that rewards every employee.

“We’re really focused on everyone at Quaker growing from a career standpoint to make this the last place they work,” says Kevin Blansett, Quaker CEO. “We are teaching the business to the entire organization, so they have that ownership thinking because they are owners through profit sharing.”

In 2015 Quaker began offering employees profit sharing opportunities with the first payout last December. This opened the door for Quaker leadership to continue educating employees about the bottom line of business. Blansett meets with all 700 employees each quarter to update them on key metrics and numbers as well as answer any questions on future goals. There are also digital monitors throughout the facility to track numbers in real time for each of the company’s divisions.

“We get better so much more quickly because everyone is participating in the same goals,” Blansett says. “We’re focused on growing the team, and we need those great ideas to grow the business.”

Growing the team also means giving employees the opportunity to grow in job opportunities. Kiosks have been set up throughout the facility to allow employees to bid on jobs immediately when they are posted, including many jobs that are only open internally. It gives them an opportunity to move up levels, make more income, and further their leadership skills. This investment in family is paying off.

Last year Quaker had the most profitable year in the company’s long history.

It’s a corporate culture they hope to build upon year after year, allowing all of the Quaker family members to receive a valuable slice of the blue-ribbon pie.

“The pie is getting bigger and the opportunities are amazing,” Blansett says. “We really haven’t even stepped on the gas pedal. We’ve doubled sales in the last four years, and our momentum just keeps growing.” JC

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Fischer Body Shop was opened 35 years ago by Curt Fischer, and it has been a family-oriented business from the start. Curt’s son, Devin, grew up loving cars, but he was unsure of how to turn that passion into a career.

At 19, Devin left school to become an estimator for the shop, with his younger brother, Chase, following shortly after. Since Devin joined his father, Fischer Body Shop has grown exponentially. Curt expanded into Jefferson City (after urging from Devin) by opening an estimating office on Missouri Boulevard. Because of the amount of business he was receiving, he decided to open a body shop in Jefferson City in 2005 on West Main Street. The business continues to grow, with another shop set up in Eldon. To best serve their customers, Fischer intends to open a third facility in the near future.

This growth can be attributed to the family environment and great customer service that is inherently present at Fischer Body Shop. Curt has always instilled in all of his employees that customer service is the number one priority. Even if you produce a perfect product or service, you have nothing without excellent customer service. Fischer Body Shop offers a written lifetime warranty on all their work, parts, paint, and labor, and they stand behind it. Fischer makes an effort to keep up with the latest and greatest technologies and keeps all their employees trained to tackle any and all repairs. Due to their hard work, Fischer Body Shop has been ranked

No. 1 by FenderBender magazine out of nearly 450 body shops nationwide for performance. Bryce Evans of FenderBender says, “Fischer gets it, and it’s that thinking — along with a slew of systematic business improvements — that allowed Fischer Body Shop to finish as the topperforming facility in FenderBender’s 2015 KPI survey.”

Fischer, along with their day-to-day work, also does work for their community. The Fischers do repair work for several dealerships, the Cole County Sheriff’s Department, and JCPD vehicles.

Fischer Body Shop views all their employees as family — they always keep in mind that, like in most businesses, they spend more time with their employees than with their actual family. This practice has proven effective. Their number of employees has tripled and annual income has quadrupled from the numbers at the original shop. They are able to do nearly 2,000 jobs a year with their multiple locations. With a friendly work environment, dedicated work ethic, and desire to expand and serve, Fischer Body Shop’s increasing success comes as no surprise.

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Haute Salon is a full beauty salon and barbershop.

Their services include hair color, cutting, treatments, and extensions; nails and makeup; bridal services; men’s grooming; and hot shaves.

After working in multiple salons around midMissouri, Brandon Scott and Gregory Medlin decided to open a luxury salon built by stylists for stylists, centered around a team of collaborating artists that curates an amazing experience. The two decided to open their metropolitan salon in downtown Jefferson City with the goal of helping in the area’s revitalization. Being in a historic downtown building gives the salon a distinct sophistication; the salon has the vibe of a New York loft, from their original hardwoods and tall ceilings to the open floor plan. Their lounge and wash area are inspired by Chicago-style warehouses, with polished concrete floors to exposed brickwork.

Their character is compounded by their incredible shampoo beds. The beds are heated with oil infused hot stones, and you’re pampered with an organic lavender mist while you receive the best shampoo in Missouri. According to Brandon, what makes Haute Salon great is their artists, how they work and collaborate together as a team. Everyone works together on everything: operations, marketing, new services and products, community efforts, and experience. Haute Salon has created a lifestyle for their guests built on consistency and a oneteam vision. Their eye for detail, teamwork, and love of their work come together to create a salon experience unlike most. They hope to spread this experience by expanding their current location in the summer of 2017 and opening more shops in Columbia and Osage Beach.

Haute Salon, 573-634-7476 112 E. High, Jefferson City, MO www.hautesalonjc.com Follow Haute Salon on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest

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Heisinger Bluffs & St. Joseph’s Bluffs make up Jefferson City’s only continuing care retirement community. We offer a variety of living settings, all on one beautiful campus overlooking the Missouri River.

INDEPENDENT LIVING Spacious independent living apartments offer a full range of life-enriching amenities. Surrounded by warm, friendly neighbors and a caring, professional staff, you’re sure to feel right at home.

ASSISTED LIVING In our assisted living apartments, residents benefit from 24-hour staffing, help with personal care, medication assistance, weekly housekeeping, linen service, and three daily meals. We’re here to help you maintain your independence by offering the help you need, when you need it.

MEMORY CARE ASSISTED LIVING Our controlled-access memory care neighborhood supports ambulatory residents who have Alzheimer’s disease or other memory impairments. Offering all the amenities of our assisted senior living apartments, this inviting, homelike setting helps residents find comfort in the company of friendly neighbors and caring staff members.

SKILLED NURSING For residents who need 24-hour nursing care, we offer private rooms, companion rooms, and companion suites to help seniors continue to live life to the fullest. Far from the sterile image of the traditional nursing home, our care center is a warm, welcoming environment featuring on-call nursing assistance, licensed medication management, and medical director oversight.

Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest!

Heisinger Bluffs and St. Joseph’s Bluffs, 573-636-6288 1002 W. Main Street, Jefferson City, MO www.HeisingerBluffsLiving.org Follow Heisinger Bluffs and St. Joseph’s Bluffs on Facebook

REACH Short Stay Need short-term care following a qualifying hospital stay? You can find it through our REACH Short Stay Rehabilitation program. Here, our interdisciplinary team can help you work hard toward achieving your goals in a comfortable, homelike setting. We also offer REACH Outpatient Therapy featuring state-of-the-art equipment and proven, innovative approaches to help you reach your fullest potential.

MASTERPIECE LIVING We have partnered with Masterpiece Living to promote lifestyles shown by research to result in successful aging.

The program focuses on four key areas that have been defined as keys to “Living Life to the Fullest”: Physical, Intellectual, Social, and Spiritual. The goal? Empowered aging, successful living.

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Houser-Millard Funeral Home was originally founded by the Walther and Wymore families in 1903. It became Thorpe Gordon Funeral Home in the 1930’s and then Houser Funeral Service in the 1960s. In 1990, Reid Millard purchased the business. Since then Houser-Millard Funeral Directors has become the most often selected funeral home in Jefferson City. Reid Millard is recognized as a leader in the funeral industry nationally and internationally. He has consulted for funeral homes throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Ireland, Italy, England and Japan.

Our staff’s wide range of experience in funeral service and our ability to effectively create meaningful services makes a difference for the families and communities we serve.�

- Reid Millard Through these experiences, Reid is able to keep up with the latest services, products and technology as related to funerals, cremations and burials. He and his staff continue to provide the families that choose Houser-Millard Funeral Directors with the highest standards of service. They focus on the area of personalized service, attention to detail and how providing these services in the right way helps families the most. The Millard Family understands that the value of exceptional service makes a big difference for the families and communities they serve.

Houser-Millard Funeral Directors recently received its first new Mercedes Sprinter Limousine as part of their ongoing fleet upgrade. The Mercedes has been well accepted by the families.

They primarily like the new Mercedes because it is easier to get in and out of compared to the old style sedan limousines. Their Jefferson City location is currently being renovated which will include a larger chapel layout and the latest in video, webcasting and sound technology. For information on preplanning funerals, cremations and burials, please contact Mark Millard at 636-3838 or mark@millardfamilychapels.com.

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Houser-Millard Funeral Directors, (573) 636-3838 2613 West Main St., Jefferson City, MO Follow Millard Family Chapels on Facebook & Twitter

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In 1932, Lawrence, also known as Woody, and Grace Woodman founded Woodman Engineering Company on Capitol Avenue in Jefferson City.

Their products included Carrier WeatherMaker equipment, Roper gas ranges, Electrolux gas refrigerators, and more. Woody and Grace’s son, James (Jim), moved the business to its current location, on Commerce Drive, in the early 1970s.

After 84 years in business, the company is still family owned by Jim’s children, Brian Woodman and Julie Woodman-Schneider.

Woodman Engineering has established a wonderful team and workplace environment. Tom Pitera’s service team, Mike Stockman, Cameron Buchanan, and Brian Schultz along with Shawn Racker’s and Jason Koenigsfeld’s installation team, Jason Pfahl, Jeff Eckhoff and Jay Cliburn, strive to give their customers the best experience possible.

Christy Martin’s friendly, knowledgeable office staff, Heather Nilges and Goldie Epple, are happy to assist customers with whatever their HVAC needs may be.

“Working for Woodman Engineering for the last 18 years has been a blessing beyond my expectations, and I can’t imagine working anywhere else,” says employee Heather Nilges.

“The employees of Woodman’s are like family, and that’s what keeps me coming into work every day.”

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Woodman Engineering takes pride in their Carrier products, employees, and service, and they look forward to serving Jefferson City and the surrounding communities for another 84 years.

I’ve seen many changes in the past 30 years, but the one thing that hasn’t changed is our commitment to our customers and each other.”

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Carrie’s Hallmark, run by Jefferson City mayor Carrie Tergin, is truly a family business. Jim and Irene Tergin took over the dry cleaners owned

by Carrie’s grandparents, George and Ourania, and named the store after Carrie when she was 4 years old. After opening in 1976, Carrie’s parents established a positive culture that Carrie has nurtured her whole life. The success of her business stems from the high value she places on her employees and customers; many of Carrie’s employees began working for her in high school.

Some have even gone off to college only to return to learn the business.

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Stephanie Crane began working for Carrie as a teenager, and she’s now been with the store for 19 years. Courtney Siebeneck also began working for Carrie in high school. After graduating from MU, Courtney continued to learn every aspect of the business, and she’s since been promoted to manager.

With over 7,000 square feet of cards, gifts, and memorabilia, Carrie’s Hallmark caters to everyone.

The store offers many personalization services, including vinyl monogramming, party invitations, and free gift wrapping. Carrie’s Hallmark is even open every day of the year, except Thanksgiving and Christmas, and is open late until 8 PM every night, Monday through Saturday all year long for the convenience of their customers.

To carry the family tradition of exceptional service, Carrie’s Hallmark continues to expand, despite unexpected events and challenges. After a fire last year, the store’s fourth remodel and expansion was started and completed. With a consistent practice of positive work culture, exemplary customer service, and continual growth, it’s no wonder Carrie’s is celebrating 40 years in business in 2016.

Carrie’s Hallmark, 573-635-2712 117 E. High, Jefferson City, MO Follow Carrie’s Hallmark on Facebook & Instagram

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Marshall & Company Hair and Body Wellness, owned by Kim and Gary Marshall, is a full-service salon. They offer everything from hair design to massages and waxing services. Kim’s interest in the business began when her mother offered her an apprenticeship in cosmetology, she discovered her love for service through hairdressing. In 2003, Kim decided to open her own salon with a desire to mentor other young, up-and-coming hair stylists just as her mother did for her. Although Kim lost her Mother to breast cancer 4 years ago, her legacy lives on through the salon. The vast array of head-to-toe services and commitment to their employees sets Marshall & Company apart from their competition. Their team of employees are offered insurance, a 401(k), paid vacation, flexible schedules, and paid continuing education.

This support and encouragement provides an exceptional work environment that translates into fantastic customer service.

“We know, as a company, we are only as good as the people who work with us,” Kim says. Marshall & Company’s high degree of customer service and a team-oriented staff also sets them apart. In a community where a large number of salons are comprised of individual, independent contractors, the Marshall & Company team works together to make sure every guest has an amazing experience, no matter whom they may be coming in to visit that day.

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A large part of the company’s success comes from taking advantage of continuing education. Keeping up with the latest techniques and products, along with being conscientious of individual staff goals and benchmarks, is a large part of Marshall & Company’s business strategy. In order to continue growing and refining, Kim has dedicated herself to honing her business practices such as controlling costs, improving systems and customer service as well as encouraging team members. This summer Marshall & Company will begin their first apprenticeship program led by Kelsey Lenox and supported by the whole team.

Marshall & Company Hair Body and Wellness 573-634-0032 2421 West Edgewood Drive. Jefferson City, MO marshallandcompanysalon.com Follow Marshall & Company on Facebook & Instagram.

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Wes Doerhoff took over as vice president of Septagon Construction in 2015, and he has big plans for the future of the Jefferson City office. With an experienced, supportive team of employees, Septagon continues to provide Jefferson City with quality products and service.

Septagon’s roots reach back to the mid-1940s and a single general contracting company in Missouri. Over the years Septagon has expanded its marketplace and talent pool and grown into construction management, re-roof solutions, maintenance and currently has five locations. The company offers design–build, general contracting services for commercial, industrial, and institutional construction. As a general contractor who performs their own carpentry, iron work and concrete work, Septagon’s construction professionals can fully understand and address any and all challenges.

Their team is comprised of building professionals with diverse experiences including design and construction enabling them to tackle any project. As a growing company serving both Missouri and Iowa, each location thrives on the successes of one another as well as share resources. They celebrate each employee’s milestones and serve their communities through volunteering and being industry and community leaders. To maintain their success, Septagon plans to continue bringing the best people together and providing them with the best resources to fulfill their customer’s needs.

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The Jefferson City marketplace has been so supportive throughout the years, and we look forward to growing with the community.”

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‘The Can Do Crew’ invites you and your families to visit, and we look forward to serving many generations to come.”

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Janice Houser’s great uncle, HP Gentges, originally started U.S. Rents-It in 1939. Keeping with family tradition, Steve and Janice Houser were asked to run the day-to-day operations of the business; they are also in the initial phases of a succession plan that will lead toward ownership.

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but their customers service sets them apart. Ken Reichel; Assistant General Manager, sets the fun yet productive tone for the staff and the customers to be served. This comes from serving new and old generations of local residents. They know that they wouldn’t have a business without their customers, so they serve their customers and have fun doing it.

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In 2002, Scott Schaeperkoetter became a co-owner of CK Signature Homes. It was a small company, with only two employees. There, he fell in love with the satisfaction of making a home from start to finish. During their first five years in business, the builders slowly began to make a name for themselves in the custom home market. In 2007, Scott bought out his partner, and Signature Homes was born. Signature Homes has been able to hire and retain some of the most skilled professionals in the business. Four of their first five employees are still with them today, and this group provides the backbone of a successful business — they are the leaders of their team of 13.

Signature Homes was founded on strong moral ethics. They believe in integrity and hard work, and they value a job well done. To date, Signature Homes has built over 180 homes in and around Jefferson City. In 2013, Signature Homes expanded to begin developing residential communities as well. In just three short years, their first development, Ashbury Place, in Wardsville, is almost sold out. They opened Paradigm, Jefferson City’s first smart home community, in 2015. 2016 will see the opening of Copper Mill, their newest subdivision, also located in Wardsville. Signature Homes has worked to set itself apart in the construction industry by developing a step-by-step process. They begin by building the house on paper with their clients, understanding their needs versus their wants and helping keep that vision in line with their budget before breaking ground. Signature Homes builds and maintains success by providing a top-quality product while creating relationships with their customers.

Signature Homes, Inc., 573-659-4663 1717 Christy Drive, Suite A, Jefferson City, MO 65101 www.signaturehomesjc.com Follow Signature Homes on Facebook, Pinterest and houzz

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Rob Agee opened Madison’s Café in 1982 after purchasing and remodeling two restaurants on Madison Street. After initial changes, Madison’s has never stopped improving. For 34 years, the Agees and their 50-plus employees have worked hard to provide an award-winning dining experience. Much of their success is due to a refusal to stick to the status quo. Their menu is varied and constantly evolving; they were even one of the first restaurants in Jefferson City to offer gluten-free options and use locally sourced products whenever and wherever possible.

Another aspect of Madison’s continued success is their involvement in the community. Since opening their doors, Madison’s has been involved with and supporting of numerous charitable organizations in Jefferson City. A commitment to dining excellence and community service sets Madison’s apart.

Madison’s Cafe, (573) 634-2988 216 Madison St. Jefferson City, Mo www.madisonscafe.com Follow Madison’s Cafe on Facebook & Twitter

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Calena’s Fashions, owned by retired teacher Calene Cooper, opened in 2002 and has maintained a reputation for friendly service and quality clothing.

While growing up, Calene’s mother would make matching dresses for her and her dolls. Her mother’s talent inspired Calene’s love of fashion. This inspiration ensures all her customers are treated with a unique personal experience, a true boutique.

Calena’s provides women with the latest fashion trends in sportswear, formal wear, and accessories.

With a wide range of styles and sizes (petite, missy, and women’s two through 24), every woman can find something to love at Calena’s Fashions.

Calena’s Fashions, (573) 896-5091 275 Karen Dr., Holts Summit, MO www.calenasfashions.com Follow Calena’s Fashions on Facebook

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DO YOU HAVE A NICKNAME? IF SO, IS THERE A STORY BEHIND THE NAME? T-Bob is my most commonly used nickname and is a short version of my real name, Terry Robert. Cotton is another nickname because I have blonde hair. I’ve had both nicknames since I was a kid.

WHAT IS YOUR TITLE AND NAME OF ORGANIZATION WHERE YOU WORK? I am the resident engineer for the Missouri Department of Transportation’s Jefferson City Project Office.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN YOUR CURRENT ROLE? I have been the resident engineer at the Jefferson City Project Office for almost 16 years.

PLEASE LIST YOUR FORMER JOBS AND NUMBER OF YEARS/MONTHS IN THOSE POSITIONS. I have worked at MoDOT since graduating from college in 1987.

I worked for two years with the Columbia Project Office as a construction inspector and six years with the Jefferson City Project Office as a construction inspector. I also worked for five years with the Central District Design Division as the district utilities engineer. For the past 16 years, I’ve served as the resident engineer for the Jefferson City Project Office.

PLEASE LIST YOUR EDUCATION: I attended grade school and graduated from high school at California R-1. I have a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from MU.

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WHY ARE THE BRIDGE REPAIRS NECESSARY AND WHAT ALL DO THEY INVOLVE? The bridge was constructed in 1955, and a structure that old requires rehabilitation in the same way a house or other building would. The paint applied to the structural steel protects it from rusting, and each paint system will only last for so long due to aging and the effects of the environment. Therefore, the structural steel has been blast cleaned and repainted to prevent costlier repairs. The salt that is applied on the roadways during winter storms also has an adverse effect on the structural steel and concrete of the bridge. In addition to repainting all of the bridge’s structural steel, concrete repairs will be performed on many of the bridge supports because of some deterioration due to salt.

WHY THE CLOSING OF LANES? Closing the lanes provided the quickest, safest, and most costeffective method of repainting and repairing the bridge. Also, because the project involves removing the old paint and applying new paint, the work must be performed in an enclosed setting to protect the environment.

our system, and it’s important to maintain that investment. If not properly maintained, this bridge would cost $100 million to replace. Delaying these repairs would result in costlier repairs in the future.

WHAT CAN MOTORISTS EXPECT THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER AND FALL? The eastbound and westbound traffic will have two lanes in each direction on the outbound bridge until late August, depending on the contractor’s progress. Drivers should expect 10- to 20-minute delays during the morning and evening rush hours. Sometime in late August, the westbound bridge will re-open. Single lane drops will occur during non-peak traffic times for the westbound traffic, and the eastbound traffic will be restored to its original lane configuration.

WHEN WILL THE WORK BE COMPLETE? It is anticipated that this project will be completed in the spring or summer of 2017, although the westbound structure should reopen to traffic by the end of August.

HOW MUCH WILL THE PROJECT COST AND WHAT IS THE TIMEFRAME? The contract cost is $7,099,777, and the contract completion date is June 1, 2017.

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR GREATEST CHALLENGE THROUGHOUT THE BRIDGE REPAIRS? Trying to juggle a bowling ball, a sledge hammer, a box of feathers, a log chain, a kid’s bicycle, and a cotton ball all at the same time.

WHY ARE THE REPAIRS BEING DONE NOW? The maintenance work is necessary to maintain the bridge and extend its life for another 25 years or more. Major river bridges are a big investment in

WHAT MAKES YOU MOST PROUD ABOUT THIS PROJECT? Being able to juggle a bowling ball, a sledge hammer, a box of feathers, a log chain, a kid’s bicycle, and a cotton ball all at the same time.

Col Rik Combs PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR Re p u b l i c a n P r i m a r y, 2 Au g u st 2 01 6 War Veteran | B.S., M.S., Ph.D. Wife: Jill (Local Veterinarian), Daughter: Ilse Lind COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: VFW | American Legion | Air Force Association | Safety Net United Sportsmen’s Club | Eagles | Rotary | United Way Vitae Foundation | Pregnancy Help Center | Hunting for Heroes Operation Bugle Boy | Wardsville Lions Club Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce

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Graci Graci and her family search for a JRA cure through charity and connecting with their community.

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There’s an old gospel children’s song that begins, “This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine, let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.” Letting your light shine—in your own brave and beautiful way—was the first thing that came to mind when meeting Graci Diggs. She’s a girl with an unforgettable story at only 11 years old.

Graci, who lives in Tipton with her parents, Aaron and Anna, started to have strange symptoms, such as fevers and unexplained rashes, when she was 2 years old. After months of tests, she was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) in 2009. The disease attacks the joints, which turns the immune system on the body and can cause serious complications, such as growth problems and eventual blindness.

“It’s like a hurricane in their little bodies,” Anna explains. “It’s not helping the body at all. It’s turning on the body.”

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While the Diggs family was in the dark about JRA in the beginning, including not knowing any other families dealing with the same diagnosis, they quickly turned their fear and uncertainty into something they could control — giving back to others. The family got their first team together, Go, Go, Go Graci, in 2012 to fundraise for the Jingle Bell Run in Columbia, with proceeds going to the Arthritis Foundation. It was also the first step in connecting with other JRA families.

“It was the first time I think we had hope that things would be OK,” Anna says. “We found families that were going through the same things we were.”

It was those connections with other families, at events and conferences, that would help shine the light on how to navigate the uncertain waters. It especially helped Aaron, who struggled as a father on how to fix his little girl’s pain. Another JRA dad gave him the wise words he needed to hear.

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“He said, ‘You’re the dad and supposed to fix things that break,’” Aaron says. “This is something you can’t fix. Instead of moping, he said to start fixing other things around you. It changed my whole outlook.”

This also spurred them into action. In addition to their Jingle Bell Run fundraising efforts, the Diggs family started a slightly unconventional fundraising campaign right in their front yard.

They put up a handmade sign that reads “Cans for a Cure,” and they asked community members to throw cans in their yard. The family would then recycle the cans and give all the money to the Arthritis Foundation. People gave generously, with more than 900 pounds of cans.

Even while battling long periods of pain and joint swelling that limit her mobility, including being in a wheelchair after treatments, Graci continues to spread her voice on a local and national level to raise awareness about JRA. She personally told her story as the National Youth Honoree for the Arthritis Foundation in Orlando, testified at the Missouri State Capitol on House Bill 2029, and flew to Washington this past March to talk with legislators about arthritis research. Graci was also interviewed for a segment on “CBS Sunday Morning News,” which hasn’t aired yet, on the cost of medicine in America versus other countries. Graci seems to take all this attention in stride.

“I’m the second most famous person in Tipton,” she laughs. It’s that sense of humor and zest for life, despite her struggle, that makes Graci shine on every stage — at school, on the softball field, at the dinner table, or even on a national stage. Her parents have seen it in her all along.

“God gave her this personality because he knew what was laid out before her,” says Anna with a smile.

“She is strong, has a positive attitude, and does not take no for an answer. God has a plan for her, whatever it may be.”

The slogan on this year’s team T-shirts for Arthritis Day in the Park reads, “Never let the fear of arthritis keep you from playing the game.” Graci is more than just a strong player. She’s an inspiration.

“My friends and I are going to find a cure for arthritis,” Graci says. “You can help us by joining our team, giving money, or even throwing cans in my yard.”

To learn more about Graci’s incredible story, you can follow their team Facebook page, Team Go, Go, Go Graci. You can also come to Tipton, Missouri and throw cans in her front yard.

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They were bitten by the travel bug 35 years ago when they honeymooned in Spain, and Cathy Kolb and her husband, Larry, haven’t slowed down since. They’ve traveled to 32 countries and explored all but five capital cities in the United States. Among their travels are six European river cruises, a favorite way of seeing the world.

“We love all cruising, but river cruising is our favorite,” Cathy says. “The ships are small and elegant, service is first class, food is gourmet, entertainment is professional, and the scenery is virtually right outside your cabin. You can watch medieval villages or towering cathedrals pass by as you glide down the river mere feet from the river banks.”

Unlike enormous ocean cruisers that hold between 3,000 and 5,000 passengers, river cruises offer a more intimate experience, as they typically carry fewer than 175 guests and crewmembers. Cathy says this makes personal attention, attention to detail, and service incomparable. The smaller profile of the ship also means it can access destinations that big ships cannot.

“The best part of river cruising is how close you are to shore and destinations,” Cathy says. “Docking at a village or a city is as easy as, literally, stepping off the boat. No shoretenders, no long bus rides into town. You are there. You are literally yards from shore. In places, you can almost reach out and touch a majestic cathedral or pick a tulip.”

There are other aspects that make river cruising a luxurious and wonderful way to see Europe, says Renee Christian, a travel agent with Central Travel, who has planned the Kolb’s many river cruise adventures.

“River boat cruising is totally different than big ship cruising,” Christian says. “You are in a new city every day with a city tour included in every stop you make, complete with headsets

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and a tour in your native language. All of your gourmet meals are included, and most ships are now including beer and wine for lunch and dinner. I’ve never had anyone return from a river cruise disappointed. I think it is a wonderful way to see Europe.”

Christian says she most often sells cruises on Avalon Waterways, Viking River Cruises, and Uniworld. Each company offers a variety of themed cruises, from wine and culinary appreciation cruises to World War II history, jazz, and art appreciation cruises.

“One of our most memorable experiences was visiting Normandy and the Normandy American Cemetery,” Cathy says. “The silence was overwhelming, and the cemetery was eerily beautiful. We were given roses to place on any grave.

We searched for Missouri soldiers and found them. Choose destinations that fit your historical interests.”

Cathy suggests visiting Holland when the tulips are in bloom, visiting France in the spring, and visiting Germany in the fall, to take advantage of unique festivals and events.

According to Christian, those considering a river cruise should plan to book their vacation six to 12 months in advance, as the ships sell out quickly. Costs vary and are determined in part by airfare to Europe, the time of year, and cabin position on the ship. Although the cruise lines offer some great sales for early booking, Christian says travelers will not find river cruises heavily discounted like big ship cruises.

“The best cabins on the ship have floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors with French balconies where passengers can enjoy the scenery from their stateroom,” Christian says. “You can also enjoy the beauty of the cruise from several observation areas throughout the ship.”

After six river cruises, they’ve seen much of Europe, but Cathy says she and her husband love cruising so much that they are far from finished traveling the rivers of the world by boat.

“We love to travel because it makes our world smaller, our knowledge greater, our memories richer, and our appreciation for America greater.”

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Food from the Heartland Adam Sappington brings food from the Midwest to the West Coast.

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A Adam Sappington, executive chef at The Country Cat in Portland, Oregon, embeds his Midwest upbringing into his awardwinning cooking. Being from a long line of Missourians, it comes as no surprise that Adam incorporated that heritage into his food and new cookbook, “Heartlandia: Heritage Recipes from The Country Cat.” As a child, Adam went through Jefferson City Public Schools: West Elementary, Jeff Jr., Simonsen and Jefferson City High School. He also spent time with his father while he DJ’d at the VFW and Elks Lodge in Jefferson City.

Adam’s love of cooking started at this young age, shopping at farmers markets with his grandmother, who inspired his famous fried chicken with the recipe she would cook for inmates in Vienna,

Missouri and cooking with his mother when he wasn’t with his father.

In order to expand his culinary pursuits, Adam attended Western Culinary Institute in Portland. He began his career at Portland’s Wildwood restaurant, where he met his wife, Jackie, The Country Cat’s executive pastry chef. After 11 years at Wildwood, Adam and Jackie opened The Country Cat in 2007. Their restaurant specializes in American craft cooking with a seasonal menu comprised of made-fromscratch foods created with ingredients from local farmers markets. Called “soulful and heartwarming,” the Sappingtons create comfort food that is beautiful and delicious.

Adam and Jackie fell in love at first sight, “over the stove.” This shows in their teamwork and continued success in their

business ventures. They have two children, Atticus and Quinn, who have grown up in the industry. A self-proclaimed “restaurant family,” the Sappingtons make their kids their number one priority, teaching and cooking together.

Community is very important to Adam.

He works to source his ingredients locally; he volunteers at the farmers markets and minimizes waste where he can. He also donates the proceeds from several dinners a year to the local public schools.

Adam’s interest in education doesn’t end there. He hopes to use his culinary skills to teach future chefs, and he’s even contemplating opening a farm-to-table school where he could teach young chefs how to run a sustainable restaurant. “As you begin to cook and learn, there is an innate want to Jefferson City Magazine | 95

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spread that knowledge,” Adam says. “Through being in the kitchen, teaching classes and demonstrating at farmers markets, my desire to educate grew. As long as people are interested, I am willing to teach.”

In addition, Adam has taught classes at the Culinary Institute of America; the French Culinary Institute, in New York; and the Portland Meat Collective. Adam is wellknown for his butchery, crafting the cuts of meat he uses in the restaurant himself. Time critic Josh Ozersky says, “I would call Adam the preeminent butchering chef in America.

There are probably guys that cut up more meat than he does, and maybe better chefs, but nobody that butchers cooks as well, and there’s nobody that cooks as well as he does that’s truly a first-rate butcher.”

The Sappingtons and The Country Cat have been honored with several awards

and recognitions in recent years. Adam was a nominee for the James Beard Award, a prestigious cooking honor, and a semifinalist for the award’s Best Chef: Northwest category three times since 2012. The Country Cat appeared on “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” in 2013; in 2014, Adam showcased The Country Cat’s cast iron skillet-fried chicken and biscuits on ABC’s “The Chew” and Adam and Jackie won Food Network’s “Chopped” in 2015. The Country Cat will also appear this summer on “Food Paradise,” on the Travel Channel.

Adam and Jackie are looking to expand their business with a new location at Portland International Airport. They have

also opened an event space called The Calico Room, and they’ve created a popular apron line. The line, Broken Cleaver, features “fashionable yet functional aprons,” which include the Butcher, Baker’s, and Bistro aprons.

The Sappingtons passion for their work, love of their community, and desire to teach the next generation of culinary artists culminate in the success that they and their restaurant produce. Adam’s Midwestern upbringing has given the West Coast a small taste of Missouri.

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The first key to success for a good fish fry is to invite friends and family who aren’t shy about having fun and eating a ton. Have the fish fry when the weather is nice so you can do your frying outside. If you haven’t spent the day fishing, go buy nice fresh, white fish like halibut, cod, catfish, rockfish or trout from a good fish market or grocery store. Serve the crispy fish with a buffet of fresh salads, slaw, and plenty of homemade tartar sauce for dipping. – Adam Sappington

Fried Fish

Homemade Tartar Sauce

Serves 4

Makes about 2 ½ cups

In a large bowl, combine the fish with the buttermilk and, using your hands or a rubber spatula, move the fish around so the fillets are submerged. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the fish soak in the refrigerator for one hour.

Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, celery seed, fennel seed, garlic powder, lemon pepper, onion powder, salt, and black pepper, and whisk to combine. Working with one piece at a time, remove the fish from the buttermilk, allowing any excess buttermilk to drip back into the bowl. Place the fillet in the seasoned flour, shake the bowl to cover and press down firmly to coat. Shake the fillet to • 6 medium fresh white fish fillets (about 1 ½ lbs) halved and pin bones removed • 1 ¼ cups low-fat buttermilk • 1 cup all-purpose flour

remove any excess flour and place it on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining fillets.

Line a large baking sheet with paper towels. In a large cast-iron skillet set over medium heat, warm the lard until it reaches 325-degrees Fahrenheit on a deep-frying thermometer. Working in batches, fry the fillets, turning with a fish fork halfway through, until golden brown on the outside and snow white and cooked through in the center, about three minutes per side.

Transfer the fish to the paper towellined baking sheet to drain. Repeat with the remaining fillets, then transfer the fried fish to a platter and serve up with tartar sauce alongside.

No fish fry is complete without a bowl of punchy tartar sauce. When you make your own from scratch, you can personalize it to suit your taste; I like to stir chopped capers and cornichons into mine and add Tabasco sauce for a little heat. Serve the sauce with fried fish.

In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, shallot, parsley, capers, cornichons, lemon zest, lemon juice, and Tabasco, and use a rubber spatula or large spoon to combine. Season with salt, additional lemon juice, and Tabasco.

Transfer the tartar sauce to the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes before serving. Stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, the tartar sauce will keep for up to three days.

• 2 cups mayonnaise • 1 medium shallot, finely chopped

• 1 tablespoon garlic powder

• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

• 1 tablespoon lemon pepper

• 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and roughly chopped

• 2 teaspoons onion powder

• 3 cornichons, roughly chopped

• 2 teaspoons kosher salt

• Finely grated zest and freshly squeezed juice of 1 lemon, plus more juice for seasoning

• 1 cup finely ground cornmeal

• 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

• 1 tablespoon ground celery seed

• 2 cups lard or vegetable oil, for frying

• 10 dashes Tabasco sauce, plus more for seasoning

• 1 tablespoon ground fennel seed

• Homemade tartar sauce, for serving

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Keith Borgmeyer creates photographic art by incorporating the fundamentals and history of his craft.

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K “As a photographer we have to know how to go into any situation and create a product that is never going to fail,” Borgmeyer says.

Keith Borgmeyer has natural artistic talent. In fact, his mother tells him he could draw a picture before he could write his name. So when a six-year career in auto sales and finance began to feel unfulfilling, he changed course by heading to college to pursue his creative passions.

“A friend of mine was an amateur photographer — it was my first interaction with a professional camera,” Borgmeyer says. “It sparked my interest, and from then on, I embarked on my journey learning everything about it.”

While pursuing his degree in graphic design with an emphasis in photography, he had the opportunity to learn the art of photography from the ground up.

“I wanted to understand how photography originated,” Borgmeyer says. “I went to school to work in a darkroom and learn the foundation of the camera. I shot and developed film while digital photography was already available so I could use all the fundamental knowledge of the darkroom to define my craft.”

Today, Borgmeyer uses that talent and knowledge as the art director for the Business Times Company, where he oversees two graphic designers while carrying responsibility for the overall look and feel of the company’s publications. The role is a promotion for Borgmeyer, who previously worked as an editorial designer and photographer for the company.

“I used to design two of the Business Times Company magazines,” Borgmeyer says. “I photographed the covers and major features for the magazine. Now, I will focus on the artistic branding of the company.”

He says he does a lot of architectural work and often shoots new construction that is going up around mid-Missouri. Borgmeyer’s love of cooking has also led him to focus on styling and photographing food and creating images that bring the food to life.

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the years of photographing it,” Borgmeyer says. “I appreciate chefs, and I appreciate their craft. I enjoy collaborating my approach of food photography with their culinary art.

He says shoots like senior portraits, family portraits, and weddings are not his niche, but when he shoots people for his commercial work, he has a special way of making his subjects come alive in front of the camera.

“My entire family is full of therapists, so when working with people, I take a more psychological route and work it more as getting to know the person versus just using the camera,” Borgmeyer says. “I focus on making people feel natural. Creating a rapport with a person allows me to create a strong, purposeful portrait.”

In a time when anyone can purchase a digital camera with many bells and whistles, Borgmeyer says a deep knowledge of understanding light is what separates people with a camera from professional photographers. As an artist, he is driven by the opportunity to create something that didn’t previously exist.

“We are required to go into any situation and create a product that is never going to fail,” Borgmeyer says. “You have to think on your toes a lot, and that’s what I like so much — improvising and creating under pressure and coming away with something great every time, regardless of what situation I’m given.”

While he constantly looks at the works of the world’s artistic greats for inspiration, he also keeps an artistic dream in the back of his mind – one day having the opportunity to photograph a primitive, secluded Hawaiian island off Kauai that has been closed off to all but the island’s inhabitants.

“I’d love to photograph the people of this island,” says Borgmeyer, whose mother is from Kauai. “It’s the last island where the only people are natives, and it has never been documented. It’s a lifetime artistic goal of mine that I’d like to achieve.”

As he continues to improve his craft and work toward achieving his artistic goals, Borgmeyer and his wife of eight years, Ashley, will fulfill a personal dream this September when they welcome their first child. JC

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Call this a great venture for an even better cause. This, indeed, is something special for some very special people – the Ken Lanning Golf Center, designed specifically for children, individuals with disabilities, and veterans, made its debut at Turkey Creek in April and is already receiving rave reviews.

“This golf course is going to touch a lot of lives,” says Scott Hovis, executive director of the Missouri Golf Association and the driving force behind the course.

“It’s going to give people the opportunity to play golf who’ve never had the opportunity before. It’s a chance for them to learn a life sport, and it’s something families can go out and enjoy as well.”

To be sure, this is a lot more than just a golf course. “The thing I like most about it is that it opens up the ability level and is accessible to those people who want

to play golf and do something that is really family-oriented,” Missouri Special Olympics regional program director Diane Brimer says. “When things can be adapted so they can do it together, it really makes them feel like they’re a part of something.”

The course features small lakes stocked with fish that are easily accessed as well. “That’s another huge activity that a lot of our local families like to do together,” Brimer says. “Fishing has always been a bit of a challenge for them, but this will be another great opportunity for a family outing.”

There are no less than 21 sports offered for Special Olympians in Missouri, everything from basketball to alpine skiing to volleyball to horse riding. In central Missouri, there are more than 2,800 of these athletes, and more than 15,000 statewide. “We’re consistently growing, which is always a good thing,” Jefferson City Magazine | 107

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Brimer says. “It’s so great to find locations like this in our area, if nothing else for them to come and try a sport and get a taste of it.”

This nine-hole, par-3 course is handicapped-accessible, with ramps where needed for easy entrance to tees and greens. There are cart paths around the entire course for carts and wheelchairs – both can be taken onto the greens – and will be free of charge to those who qualify.

The course measures 833 yards from the back tees, with holes ranging from 77 to 137 yards. The course’s tees and greens are field turf, the same turf used on most football fields these days. But instead of long grass with a rubber base, like you see at Faurot Field, this is short grass with a sand base.

“They play exactly like greens,” Hovis says.

“They’re amazing. It will take a shot coming in and stop. They’re very receptive. A good, quality shot will even have backspin.”

If this concept sounds unique, you’re right. It’s not only the first of its kind in

Missouri (Springfield has a three-hole course like this), it’s the only one like it in the nation, Hovis says. “I don’t know of another nine-hole course like this,” he says.

“It’s going to be special.”

When not being used for tournaments or other special events, the new nine, which is located on the northeast portion of the property, will be open to the public and have a minimal fee to play. “This is something I’ve been wanting to do for a long time – five or six years,” Hovis says. “I think it’s a perfect fit to what Turkey Creek already has.”

Ken Lanning was a significant player on the Missouri golf scene for decades. He was a member of the MGA Board of Directors for 31 years, and his impact on junior golf in the state was second to none. The Rolla native passed away in 2014 at the age of 90. “He was Mr. Junior Golf in Missouri. He’s the reason junior golf is where it is today,” Hovis says. “He was just an amazing man who had a big heart. He taught a lot of us how to play.”

The Lanning Golf Center will be owned by the Missouri Junior Golf Foundation, which is part of the MGA. They’ve agreed on a 99-year lease with Turkey Creek owner Dan Baumgartner. “Without Danny letting us move our offices out there in the first place, then with him seeing how great this is going to be down the road, we couldn’t have done it without him.”

Cost of the lease? Only $1 a year. “We’re very excited about it,” Baumgartner says.

“There are a lot of businesses who are starting to find out about it, and they’re getting very excited about it too.”

To be sure, this should be an economic boom for Jefferson City and the surrounding area. Because of the unique nature of this handicapped-accessible layout, state events, such as the Missouri Special Olympics and Wounded Warrior tournaments, have already signed up.

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Walking into Haute Salon on High Street, you are immediately bombarded with clean, classic style. The decor is black, white, and sleek, with Marilyn watching over all. Immersed in this environment, it isn’t hard to imagine why stylist Blake Nichols would be drawn to straight razor shaving. A rekindled practice, straight razor shaving provides a closer, cleaner shave than household razors.

Nichols has worked as a stylist for 30 years, 20 of those in Jefferson City, and is constantly looking for ways to improve and grow in his field. He attends

conferences, conventions, and trainings, which is how he discovered straight razor shaving. “I got introduced to it in Las Vegas and fell in love with it,” he says.

Straight razor shaving has only become popular again in the last few years. Safety razors and disposable blades replaced the straight razor during the early 20th century due to ease and convenience.

However, many barbers and stylists, including Nichols, have realized that the luxury that comes with straight razor shaves is in demand. Because of this demand, interested stylists are increasingly becoming registered as

straight razor specialists; Nichols had to go back to school for 45 hours.

Straight razor shaves deserve this increase in popularity. The closer shave allows for the removal of dead skin, causing smoother, brighter, younger looking skin. Plus, there is the added bonus of being pampered. “It’s a treat,” Nichols says. “It’s like women getting manicures and pedicures.”

There’s another added bonus; there isn’t any more upkeep required than there is with disposable razors. A simple moisturizer or aftershave will keep your skin smooth between shaves.

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Every September in the 1950s and ’60s, the new models from Chevrolet rolled in to Jefferson City at night — under wraps. Mike Riley remembers his grandfather, Don F. Riley, taking the vehicles to his house and hiding them in his backyard until new car announcement day.

When the day came for the unveiling,

crowds of local people, even the mayor and other dignitaries, would turn out for the unveilings at the dealership. The covers would come off to reveal the gleaming chrome and rich colors of the new models such as the Corvette, Chevelle, Corvair, El Camino, and Impala.

Riley in 1992

Mike and his brothers, Kevin and Carey, were in the crowd most of those years. They would watch their dad, Don B. Riley, and their grandfather revel in the moment — the start of the new model year — and work their way through the crowd to welcome friends and customers. “It’s one of the things I really miss from when I was younger,” Mike says.

Don F. Riley was born in 1896 in Jackson, Michigan. As a young man, he worked for General Motors, before the Great Depression, with dreams of owning his own dealership. In 1936, when a dealership became available, he relocated to Jefferson City, bringing his wife, Anita, and two sons,

Donald and Tommy. With the purchase of the Burnett Chevrolet Co., Don laid the foundation for a family business that has now spanned 80 years.

“It will be operated along successful and proven business lines,” Don said in Jefferson City’s The Sunday News and Tribune on September 27, 1936. “Only genuine parts will be sold and high grade oils and grease will be retailed. Our slogan will be, Specializing in Personal Service.”

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office was located. In 1949, he changed the name again, this time to Riley Chevrolet.

The dealership offered new and used car sales, parts, and service from its location at 216 E. Capitol. A newspaper ad from the fall of 1936 highlighted used cars for sale, from a 1928 Ersking Coach for $35 to a 1935 Chevrolet Master Sport coupe with 15,000 miles for $535 that had be cleared out of the way for new models arriving.

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to Commercial Avenue. The building had an open stairway in the middle, leading to offices upstairs. A repair shop (the service center) was adjacent to the showroom floor, closed from view by a heavy sliding door.

“You could get a Coca-Cola from the vending machine in the back for seven cents,” Mike recalls.

The brothers remember their grandfather’s stories of the car business during World War II, when there was no inventory of new cars. “After the war, the plants started back up, and people would

come in and put down a deposit and their name on a list for the new cars coming in,” says Mike. “Others would try to come with a bigger deposit to get ahead, but our grandfather wouldn’t allow it.”

According to The Sunday News and Tribune’s September 20, 1959 article highlighting the dealership’s 23rd birthday, Riley Chevrolet had sold thousands of vehicles since 1936.

In 1960, Riley Chevrolet changed locations, moving to Highway 50 and Missouri Boulevard, across from St. Mary’s

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Over the years, the Riley family car business has included several different franchises, including Volkswagen, Audi, Oldsmobile, Subaru, and Honda motorcycles. Under the leadership of the three Riley brothers, Riley Chevrolet offers the newest line of Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Toyota, and Scion brands, in addition to pre-owned vehicles and a state-of-the-art collision center repairing both foreign and domestic brands.

The brothers had each begun working in the family business by the time they were 12 or 13 years old by washing cars. They say that “Pop,” Don F. Riley, and their dad taught them the values they still use to run the business today.

“They instilled honesty and integrity in us and in the employees, and they preached safety — employees caring for one another,” says Kevin.

Integrity was built by doing the little things right. “If a customer has a question that you can’t answer, you ask their permission to get the answer,” Kevin says. “[Dad and Pop] taught us to be at work on time and not shut the doors on a customer, even if it is after hours. We continue to do that.”

“They taught us that business is all about taking care of the customer,” Carey says.

While many things have changed about the car business since 1936, the Rileys say that the importance of customer relationships and giving back to the community have remained constant.

That, and a love of cars. The muscle cars from the mid to late ’60s, the ones they watched the covers come off of on announcement days, remain their favorites: for Kevin, the Corvette; for Carey, the Chevelle SS 454; and for Mike, the 1968 Camaro Z28.

“Dad enjoyed fast cars too,” Kevin says, pointing out family tradition.

Family tradition. That ideal is the basis for Riley’s prolonged success. Their business is a staple of Jefferson City and will continue to be with the dedication and ingenuity of the Riley family.

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On her 16th birthday, Laura Farris landed her first job – working at Little Caesar’s in Jefferson City. Tossing pizza dough might not seem like it would lead to a career in Hollywood fashion, but she says that first job taught her valuable lessons she still carries with her today.

“I was so excited and ready to make my

own money,” she says. “I worked with two of my good friends, and we had a blast. It was an amazing learning experience about hard work, making my own money, and taking pride in what you do.”

Today, this 1995 Jefferson City High School grad is a fashion and wardrobe stylist working on television sets such as “Pretty Little Liars,” “Young and Hungry,” and “Jane

by Design.” Her past and present clients include celebrities such as Lucy Hale, Troian Bellasario, Emily Osment, Denise Richards, and Sutton Foster. Now Laura Farris Schuffman, she lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Noah (a Rock Bridge High School graduate she met while they were both attending MU), and their two children, a 6-year-old son, Rhys, and a 2-year-old daughter, Isla.

Ask her how she arrived at her current career from that first job at Little Caesar’s and Schuffman says she doesn’t have a good answer. “I think I am really good at saying

“I started gymnastics when I was in

Through athletics, Schuffman learned

kindergarten and never looked back,”

how to be persistent, and she saw rewards

The daughter of James and Suzie Farris,

Schuffman says. “I loved competing and

from what she invested in.

Schuffman was more into sports than

being on teams, and I learned just as much

fashion when she was growing up.

from losing as I did winning.”

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“I learned the power of my own efforts.

Sports taught me that I was in control of my

WHERE ARE THEY NOW successes and failures to a certain degree, and I have used that lesson throughout my adult life.”

Schuffman recalls memorable teachers and family who supported and encouraged her during her early years in Jefferson City.

At Moreau Heights Elementary, Jim Foster was her physical education teacher and one of her first influences.

“What I remember is a feeling of total support,” she says about Foster. “Not just in class but in life. He believed in me, and it made me want to do great things.”

When she reached JCHS, she says her English teacher David Lineberry was “a game changer.”

“He made all of the kids in class believe that there was life after high school,” says Schuffman. “He helped me imagine what life could be like if I did not place any restrictions on myself.”

Schuffman also credits her dad as a huge influence on her life. A teacher at JCHS, she says she never saw him through the lens of a student.

“To me, he was always just my dad. He never missed a game, a performance, or a meet. In hindsight, my dad’s teaching ability influenced me the most,” she says.

Schuffman describes her teenage years as good but frustrating. She says she had no idea what she wanted to do or who she wanted to be.

“I wanted to grow up, move out, and become an adult,” she says. “I had periods in my teenage years of feeling depressed and trapped and angry that those things were not happening fast enough. I wanted to live, move, travel, and experience all the things I saw in movies, in magazines, and on television.”

Fast forward through four years at MU, where she majored in secondary education, and Schuffman acted on her desire for a different life by leaving mid-Missouri for New York.

There, she discovered that one of her best qualities is that she doesn’t take no for answer.

“When I moved to New York, I had no job and no place to live,” she says. “My best

friend (Jennifer Johnston) and I just packed up and took a chance. When we got there, we had to truly make our way.”

She took any job that would have her.

“We were not qualified or experienced in anything, but that did not matter to us. We knew if we could just get the chance, we would make the most of it. And we did.”

After four years in New York, the pair moved to the West Coast. In California, Schuffman found a career that many young women might dream of – working with supermodels and actresses and on television sets.

She says her success working in the entertainment industry has more to do with her people skills than her fashion sense. Her first job in California, serving as an assistant to a senior talent agent, led her to meet Estée Lauder spokesperson and supermodel Carolyn Murphy. Thanks to a good rapport with Murphy, she worked with her for four years as a personal assistant, organizing Murphy’s schedule, serving as a liaison for her, styling her wardrobe, and shopping.

“Being a really good assistant was important,” Schuffman says. “I took that role very seriously.”

She says many interns and young people that approach her for advice misjudge the time it takes to become successful.

Schuffman worked her way up serving as a personal assistant for four years. In doing so, she proved her loyalty and dependability.

“I work really hard at whatever my job has to be,” she says.

Today, Schuffman juggles motherhood with an erratic schedule. She has a contract with Freeform (previously ABC Family), serving as a style consultant and network “stylista,” but she doesn’t work 8 to 5. She says she often doesn’t know when she’ll work next, not working for six weeks and then getting a call. Sometimes she’ll work 10 hour days or for 10 days straight.

When she is working, she might be pulling clothes from a showroom or going through boxes of 500 pieces of clothing for a TV show. Or she might be meeting with a client, then spending the day shopping.

“It’s a mix of corporate and creative,” Schuffman says. “It’s not glamorous.”

Life is different for her now with two small children, and she strives to be a “very present parent” living up to the example set by her own working parents.

“The juggle of life is a little harder with kids,” she says about the non-traditional hours and fluid schedule. “There are extreme highs and lows, really great moments and moments when I think I will never work again.”

Her love for the people she works with and the final products of her work fuels her.

“Seeing (a client) on the red carpet, seeing it all come together, makes all the stress worth it,” she says.

Schuffman says she is often approached by others who want to do what she does.

“I encourage them to follow their gut in terms of traveling and saying yes, even in moments when it doesn’t make sense to say yes,” she says. “I’m a big believer in following an organic path.”

She adds that she feels incredibly lucky.

“My career was never planned or something I dreamed,” she says. “It happened over time and happened because I was open to opportunities. I worked really hard and put a lot of focus on being someone that people wanted to employ.”

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Nicklas Financial......................................... 22

American Heart Association......................15

Fischer Body Shop....................... 9, 70, & 71

On-Site Oil Change.................................... 24

Ana Marie’s Bridal...................................... 26

Gary Hill for Sherriff................................. 123

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Anthony Porter Insurance.........................98

Golden Living Center..................................45

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Greg Rollins................................................112

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Quaker Window Products........................112

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Hawthorn Bank.........................................140

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Bert Doerhoff CPA.................................... 135

Helias Foundation.......................................40

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Burns Optical.............................................116

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Call & Gentry Law Group.........................104

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Canterbury Hill Winery............................... 62

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Capital Dentistry for Children................... 62

Joe Machens Mazda..................................54

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Central Dairy and Ice Cream Company....85

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The Blue Diamond.....................................118

Central Trust Company...............................15

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The Capital Mall...........................................91

Cherry Pistols............................................105

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Coleman Family Chiropractic..................106

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Columbia Regional Airport........................ 52

Mid Missouri Surfaces............................... 39

Valley Park Retirement Living..................114

Council for Drug Free Youth......................49

Mid-City Lumber Co.................................105

Vandelicht’s Jewelers................................58

Culver’s........................................................98

Midwest Block & Brick..............................43

Wallstreet Group........................................64

Designer Kitchens & Baths..................... 122

Missouri Dept. of Conservation...................7

Wilson’s Total Fitness-JC........................114

Designs By Tina, LLC...............................106

Nathan Voss Construction.......................110

Woodman Engineering Co......................... 75

Diamond Ridge Dentistry........................108

Naught-Naught Insurance Agency.........118

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