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CYSK: John Gilbreth & Amanda Rainey

Pizza Tree owners John Gilbreth and Amanda Rainey grow their family and business. How did you two meet? Amanda: We first met when I was one of the...

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Jason Gruender, Owner, Liberty Insurance Solutions

1. What’s your background? Born and raised in Columbia, I graduated from Hickman High School in 1998. After earning my electrical engineering degree from MU in 2003, I...

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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 since 2005. I manage the communications, public relations, and community engagement strategies for...

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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 since 2005. I manage the communications, public relations, and community engagement strategies for...

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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 entrepreneurship education, an MA in integrated marketing communications, and BA degrees in accounting...

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Transformations: From Heavy and Fazed to Light and Free

After shedding 175 pounds, Jennifer Mack helps others let it go. For years, Jennifer Mack wanted to be the best version she could be for her family and...

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CYSK: Christina Kelley & Michael Marcum

Christina Kelley and Michael Marcum share a love for art, downtown, and the True/False Film Festival. How did you meet? We met through a mutual friend. What was...

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Strong Woman: Lisa Bartlett

Owner of Artlandish Gallery comes from a long line of strong women. Tell us a little about you. I am 57 years old and have lived in Columbia...

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Jeff Guinn, owner, LGI Business Brokers

1. What’s your background? I attended the University of Central Missouri from 1975 to 1978. After graduation, I managed my family’s lumber yard in Mexico, Missouri. Through the...

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Strong Woman: Jan Beckett

Former nurse gives back through the Boone Hospital Board of Trustees. What is your background? I’m a graduate of the MU School of Nursing. I’ve worked as a...