Nickie Davis Owner, Muse Clothing Age: 33 Hometown: Columbia. Years lived in Columbia: Whole life, minus the six years I lived in St. Louis. Tell us about your job: I own and operate a men’s and women’s clothing store in the heart of downtown Columbia. When I’m not at the store, I’m busy working on […]
Nic Parks CEO, The Pinball Company and Parks Amusements Age: 39 Hometown: St. Louis. Years lived in Columbia: 17. Tell us about your job: It’s not really a job — It’s my life and I love what I do. We sell pinball machines and other game room products to clients nationwide. We get to entertain
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Leigh Neier Associate Teaching Professor and Director of Elementary Education, MU College of Education Age: 37 Hometown: I was born in Louisville, Kentucky, but I quickly share that I’m ‘from’ Columbia. Years lived in Columbia: My family and I moved from Tampa, Florida to Columbia in 1993. 24 years later, Columbia still has my heart.
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Kristen Brown Owner, Hoot Design Company Age: 34 Hometown: Columbia. Years lived in Columbia: 25. Tell us about your job: I am the owner of an all-female ad agency of about 7 employees. We specialize in branding, web design and content marketing. It is really exciting working with business owners to create brands that really
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Jesse Walters Relationship Manager, Central Bank Boone County; Co-owner, Comacho Coffee Age: 28 Hometown: Boonville. Years lived in Columbia: I’ve always commuted into Columbia from Boonville. Sooooo, technically only for two years during part of my college career. Tell us about your job: While my main focus is businesses, I act as a single point-of-contact
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Jaime Freidrichs Director, Missouri Women’s Business Center, Central Missouri Community Action Age: 36 Hometown: Brookfield, Missouri. Years lived in Columbia: 18. Tell us about your job: I lead the Missouri Women’s Business Center program: coaching clients, planning and teaching business classes, connecting our program and clients to community partners (and vice versa), and meeting the
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Jesse Bodine President & Co-Founder, Scout & Nimble Age: 38 Hometown: Springfield, Missouri Years lived in Columbia: 14 years after spending five years attending MU. Tell us about your job: I was born and raised in Springfield, Missouri. I have always been creative and had a passion for design. Even at an early age,
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By Dr. Rod Casey, Theological Education Initiative It’s that time of the year! Our mailboxes are bulging with solicitations for donations to worthwhile nonprofits. Our emails are begging us to say “yes” to invitations to volunteer for needy causes. A friend wants you to serve on the board of her favorite charity. There’s a single
David Benjamin Isaacks Chief Executive Officer, Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital Age: 39 Hometown: Born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and lived there until end of fifth grade; then lived in Perry, Kansas from sixth through 12th grade. Years lived in Columbia: 1.5 years. Tell us about your job: I’m a health care executive with
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Cory Crosby Owner, 2 Real Fitness Age: 30 Hometown: Bakersfield, California. Years lived in Columbia: 20 Years. Tell us about your job: I’m the owner of a gym, a personal trainer, and group fitness instructor. I developed my passion for working out, as well as helping others improve their health and fitness, while serving a
