January: Movers & Shakers

Celebrate with the business professionals in our community who are moving up, moving around, and gaining new experiences and opportunities.

Maggie Schneider
Coil Construction is pleased to announce the addition of a new team member, Maggie Schneider. Maggie joins the Coil team as a project manager with a specialty in interior design consultation. She earned a bachelor’s degree in architectural studies from MU and is currently working toward her NCIDQ certification from the Council for Interior Design Certification, the industry’s recognized indicator of knowledge and proficiency in interior design principles.

Sander Sowers
The Lear Werts LLP law firm is proud to announce that partner Sander Sowers was elected to the Missouri Bar Board of Governors. The Board of Governors is comprised of 45 members from across the state. They set the course of action for the Missouri Bar and are the policy-making authority for the Missouri Bar. Sander represents the attorneys of Boone and Callaway Counties.

Sara Davis
Knorr Marketing Communications and KMC Events are pleased to announce that Sara Davis has joined the team as an events manager. Sara will be responsible for event planning and coordination, creative execution, and on-site staffing for KMC Events’ corporate and nonprofit clients. She previously served as event manager at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, the largest tourist attraction in South Carolina, where she directed the event team.

Amber Myers
Central Trust Company, an affiliate of Central Bank, is pleased to announce that Amber Myers, CISP, CTFA, assistant vice president and relationship manager, was recently awarded the Certified Trust & Financial Advisor, or CTFA, professional certification from the American Bankers Association. The CTFA certification is awarded to individuals who demonstrate excellence in the field of wealth management and trust.

Deena Kahn
The Columbia Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce Deena Kahn as their new director of Women’s Network. Deena has experience working with nonprofit and small businesses. Previously, Deena worked as the senior communications assistant with News Leaders Association. In this position, Deena wore many hats, including membership management, event coordination, communications management, and more.

Laura Kogut
Providence Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Laura Kogut as assistant vice president, mortgage banking officer. Laura will be responsible for originating residential mortgage loans in Columbia and the Mid-Missouri area. She has over 12 years of banking and lending experience.

Amy Henderson
Cripps and Simmons LLC is pleased to welcome Amy Henderson to the firm as an associate attorney. A graduate of the MU School of Law, Amy has more than 15 years of experience in the administration of trusts and estates within the financial services industry, and holds her CTFA from the American Bankers Association. Amy’s focus with Cripps and Simmons will be in the areas of estate planning, trusts, probate, and elder law.

Jared Horsewood
U.S. Cellular has hired Jared Horsewood as the sales manager for its Columbia store located on Broadway. In this role, Jared is responsible for leading his team of wireless technology experts to help customers select the devices, plans, and consumer electronics to best meet their needs. Jared, a Jefferson City-resident, has been with U.S. Cellular for more than two years.