11 Questions

Peter Callan

Peter Callan Senior Director of Talent, University of Missouri Health Care

What’s your background? I’ve spent almost 40 years in health care in the United Kingdom,…

Wadi A. Rodriguez, Independent business benefit consultant,business process analyst

What’s your professional background? I have more than 15 years of experience as a business…

Jo Fey, Dean of Workforce Development and Technical Education, Moberly Area Community College

What’s your background? I grew up in Manhattan, Kansas, graduated from Baker University, and taught…

Mac Lemone, Operations Manager, Little Dixie Construction

What’s your professional background? After graduating from MU with a dual major in finance and…

Elizabeth Leiva, Firefighter, Columbia Fire Department

What’s your background? I started in the fire service doing wildland firefighting in the summer…

Jason Gruender, Owner, Liberty Insurance Solutions

1. What’s your background? Born and raised in Columbia, I graduated from Hickman High School…

Michelle Baumstark, Community Relations Director, Columbia Public Schools

1. What’s your background? I’ve been the director of community relations for Columbia Public Schools…

Dr. Sara L. Cochran, Entrepreneurial Programs Manager & Interim Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, UM System

1. What’s your background? I hold a PhD in higher education with research focused on…

Jeff Guinn, owner, LGI Business Brokers

1. What’s your background? I attended the University of Central Missouri from 1975 to 1978.…

Karla Rose, Postmaster, United States Post Office, Columbia

1. What’s your background? I was a restaurant manager for about 15 years prior to…

John Ott, owner, Alley A Realty

1. What’s your background? My degree from MU is in journalism. I worked with Dave…

Officer Keisha Edwards, School Resource Officer, Columbia Police Department

1. What’s your background? I’m originally from Chicago. I moved to Missouri to attend college…