Managing Partner, MAAD Creative LLC, and Co-owner, Nclusion Inc. Age: 26 Brandon Banks wants to be your branding buddy. Since graduating college, Brandon Banks has held almost every role in MAAD Creative, a local advertising company that houses more than six local brands, including The Add Sheet and Marketplace Magazine, which serve as platforms to […]
Director of Marketing Success, Veterans United Home Loans Age: 37 When Lauren was a little girl, she wanted to be an actress. Her dream was to move to New York and perform on Broadway before moving on to TV. During high school, she decided to focus on the next best thing — TV news and
Mortgage Loan Officer, First State Community Bank Age: 31 Jacob Garrett’s job is most rewarding when he’s sitting at the closing table and gets to hand borrowers the keys to their new home. He enjoys it so much that his goal for 2022 is to help more than 120 families purchase their dream home or
How did you meet?John: Lenoir Woods — we met at the assisted living center. We were introduced by a mutual friend at an EPIC young professional casino night. What was your first date?Elizabeth: I remember our first date very vividly; John was newer to town, and we couldn’t decide what we wanted to do, so
The Red Cross was founded in 1881 by Clara Barton as a response to her experiences as a nurse during the Civil War. The organization became known for remaining neutral in conflict and treating soldiers from both sides. The American Red Cross of Central & Northern Missouri — the local chapter of the Red Cross
Job description I am currently running for mayor of Columbia because I love this community. As a candidate for mayor, the job right now involves a lot of meeting with community stakeholders and finding out from them what the important issues are facing our community. Talking to people about the city we all hold dear
Managing Director, Turning Point Day Center Age: 36 Darren will be the first to tell you that he is on Earth to build relationships. He is the director of Turning Point Day Center, a ministry of Wilkes Boulevard United Methodist Church that meets the practical needs of more than 70 people experiencing homelessness each day.
Treasury Management Officer, Commerce Bank Age: 32 Michele Curry often describes herself as the Barney Stinson of banking, referring to the professionally mysterious character from the TV show “How I Met Your Mother.” “No one really knows what I do,” says Michele. “Not even my mother. Or my boyfriend, hard as he tries.” What Michele
COMO Magazine’s 20 under 40 recognizes professionals who excel in their industry, are company leaders, and are good community citizens. It’s only natural that John Fabsits made the list in 2011. After all, he’s an Eagle Scout in an organization where excellence, leadership, and helping others are a way of life. John’s first job out
Assistant Professor, Department of Black Studies, MU Age: 39 To make Columbia an even better place to live, Dr. Stephen Graves would create more opportunities for people of color to be represented in decision making and reduce the number of homeless people in our community. “I would also create more spaces for people who are
