Contributors
Editorial Staff
Jodie Jackson Jr.
Kelsey Winkeljohn
Editorial Staff
Jodie Jackson Jr.
Editor-in-Chief | COMO Magazine and COMO Business Times
Kelsey Winkeljohn
If you couldn’t tell by the red-dyed hair, Kelsey Winkeljohn is a lover of all…
Recent Contributing Writers
Adonica Coleman
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Andrew Grabau
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Angela Lechtenberg
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Anthony Rudkin
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Austin and Lacie Ilsley
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Austin Hall
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Austin Ilsley
Austin Ilsley started Ai Painting Plus in 2013. From the age of 16, he started…
Barbara Buffaloe
Barbara Buffaloe is currently serving her second term in office as the mayor of Columbia.
Beth Bramstedt
Beth Bramstedt is the Church Life Pastor at Christian Fellowship.
Bradley Williams
Bradley Williams is the lead minister at Forum Christian Church.
Brendan Rost
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Brian Toohey
Brian Toohey is the Chief Executive Officer for the Columbia Board of REALTORS®.
Candace Robison Hulsizer
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Charlie Westfall
Charlie is a St. Louis native currently living in Columbia while attending the University of…
Chris Campbell
Chris Campbell is the executive director of the Boone County History & Culture Center.
Dave Parsons
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Dr. Brian Yearwood
Brian Yearwood is the former superintendent of Columbia Public Schools.
Elias Abadi
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Eric Hughes
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Eric Morrison
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Erica Pefferman
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Gabe Huffington
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Garrett Strodtman
Garrett Strodtman is a dedicated roofing and exterior specialist from Hallsville. With years of experience…
Geoff and Krista Jones
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Jaclyn Rogers
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Jacob Overschmidt
Jacob Overschmidt started in construction at the age of 15 while working for his uncle's…
Jacob Porter
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Jay Sowash
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Jay Sparks
Jay Sparks almost always takes the long way around: making up a college degree, bartending…
Jeremy McKenzie
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Jill Villarreal
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Jim "Hoss" Koetting
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John LaRocca
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Kaine Mancuso
Originally from Fulton, Missouri, Kaine Mancuso enjoys golf, pickleball, and spending time with family and…
Kartik Bhavsar
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Kelly McBride
Kelly McBride grew up in Columbia just down the road from Rost Inc., and she's…
Kim Ambra
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Lainey Howard
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Laura Scheffler Johnson
Laura Scheffler Johnson is a writer, poet, food lover, former business owner, and nearly life-long…
Leeann Cravens
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Marcus Wilkins
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Mary Kate Hafner
Mary Kate Hafner has been contributing to COMO Magazine since 2018. A graduate of Stephens…
Matt Moore
Matt Moore is now in his fifth year serving as a SEC collaborative replay official.…
McKenna Stumph
McKenna Stumph is a Columbia-based writer and student. Never one to shy away from a…
Merrill Sapp
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Michele Batye
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Michelle Terhune
"After spending more than 30 years in the marketing, public relations, and communications field, I…
Mike Messer
With over two decades in the insurance industry, Mike Messer has served as a claims…
Mitzi Clayton
Mitzi Clayton is the Director of Community Relations at Heart of Missouri United Way.
Natalie Elizabeth Tan
Natalie is a business and lifestyle journalist who enjoys arts and culture, entertainment and dining.…
Nate Anderson
Nate Anderson has been a resident of Columbia for over seven years, and he has…
Nick Allen
Nick Allen, the sole owner, founded Manor Roofing & Restoration Services in 2006 to deliver…
Shaun Henry
A Columbia native, Shaun Henry found a home at Atkins in 2000 when he started…
Stephen Bybee
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Stephen Feilbach
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Stephi Smith
Stephi Smith is a full-time reporter covering local government for the Jefferson City News Tribune.…
Sunitha Bosecker
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Trent Jones
Trent was born and raised in Paris, MO, and joined Manor in 2023. He is…
Trent Rash
Trent is the executive director of The Missouri Symphony (MOSY). Before MOSY, Trent spent twelve…