Give us an idea of what your daily job entails. I work on the product chemistry team where we conduct scientific studies to answer questions about chemicals that will be used in a variety of applications such as pharmaceuticals and agricultural and household chemicals. My two primary roles are team leader and study director, and […]
Tess Elliot, Senior Scientist and Team Leader, EAG Laboratories Read More »
What’s the biggest challenge of your job? Our biggest challenge is to use limited resources to satisfy virtually unlimited needs. Whether it be roads and bridges, law enforcement, mental health, or any of the countless other needs our county has, we must balance the various issues that confront us daily. You started your career in
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What is your organization’s mission? Our mission is simply “Dedicated to advancing Missouri’s beef industry.” Tell us about your organization’s history. Our roots trace back to 1911, making us the oldest and largest agricultural organization in the state (that we’re aware of). Much of MCA’s focus is on government affairs. It’s our strong belief that producers,
Mike Deering, Executive Vice President, Missouri Cattlemen’s Association Read More »
Because we love you, we wanted to give you a bonus edition of 11 Questions this month (our piece with Dr. Elizabeth Loboa ran in the August issue.) David Nivens, CEO of Midwest Computech, answered whatever the opposite of a baker’s dozen is for us. Nivens has overseen the company’s transformation from typewriter repair shop
BONUS 11 Questions: David Nivens on Tech in Schools Read More »
Did you know you would be the first female dean of the School of Engineering? Does that influence how you view your job? Yes, I was honored to be Mizzou’s first female dean of engineering. I am a firm believer in mentoring the next generation and have worked to increase the number of women in
You were CEO of MBS Textbook Exchange for more than 30 years. When you sold the company to Barnes and Noble earlier this year, was it hard to let go? Not really. The transaction had been contemplated for some time. What’s your role with the company look like now? Minimal. I will act as
Bob Pugh, Retired, MBS Textbooks and City of Columbia Read More »
Your grandfather, Jack Sr., is the company’s president and owner. Can you tell us a little bit about how you came into the family business? During my college days, I was an intern for my grandad. When I graduated from MU, my grandad offered to mentor me in the field of commercial real estate with
First things first, tell us a little bit about what you do. The deck is increasingly stacked against individuals, nonprofits, and small businesses who are losing out to big business or face increased funding challenges. I help the community underdogs compete for dollars by leveling the playing field. We specialize in insights, tools, and services
How has the job applicant pool changed in recent years? The pool is constantly changing; however, what we’ve seen lately is less and less folks going into skilled trades and more people going into academics over the last decade. This has created a shortage of skilled trades like welders, HVAC workers, electricians, etc. The newest
Restoration Eye Care recently moved into the new Forum Medical Park, which you also own. Tell us about the new digs: We designed our new facility to be a place that’s wonderful to come to as a patient and an efficient place to provide high-quality care. People from all over mid-Missouri come to Columbia
