Announcing the Biz 100 of 2026

Sneak peek alert!

Biz 100 remains one of our long-standing traditions at Biz 417, and we are excited to bring you the comprehensive list of the most powerful business people in 417-land in our November/December 2026 issue. This group of leaders influences today’s business landscape and makes the decisions that drive southwest Missouri forward.

Our Biz 417 team is putting together the Biz 100 feature, which reveals our Person of the Year and highlights some of this year’s newsmakers, but we’re giving you a sneak peek now because we know this is a celebration you don’t want to miss!

The Biz 100 issue lands in subscribers’ mailboxes starting November 4, but you can see who made the list now.

Join us as we toast the Biz 100 honorees of 2026!

What: The Biz 100 Party presented by SumnerOne
When: 6 p.m., Wednesday, November 11
Where: Reliable BMW, 3500 E. Sunshine, Springfield

Join us to celebrate with the honorees: Tickets on sale now

For Honorees: RSVP here

The 2026 Biz 100 List

Agriculture
Dustin Eldridge

Architecture, Engineering & Construction
David Atkisson
Brad Erwin
Steve Prange
Ben Sapp
Sean Thouvenot
Adam Toth
Rachel York

Arts & Entertainment
Beth Domann
Geoff Steele

Auto & Transportation
Robert Low
David Schaumburg
Mark Walker
Darrel Wilson

Business Services
Matthew Adkins
Jonas Arjes
Dr. Spencer Harris
Matt Morrow
Rachel Munday

Education
Dr. Tyrone Bledsoe
Dr. Jeff Frederick
Dr. Hal Higdon
Dr. Brad Johnson
Dr. Grenita Lathan
Patrick Ransdell
Dr. Richard B. Williams "Biff"
Casey Woods

Finance & Banking
Joselyn Baldner
Paula Dougherty
Rob Fulp
Mark Harrington
Keith Noble
Gary W. Schafer II
Becky Scorse
Joseph W. Turner

Food & Beverage
Shawn Askinosie
Michael Cho
Pat Duran
Andy Kuntz
Jeff Seifried
Paul Sundy
Joshua Widner

Healthcare
Max Buetow
Michael Calhoun
Teresa Coyan
Dr. C.J. Davis
Clay Goddard
John Myers
Dr. Matthew Stinson

Insurance
Trevor Crist
Marshall Kinne
Richard Ollis

Law
David Agee
Jason Smith
Randell Wallace
Elizabeth Wente

Manufacturing
Rick Britton
Sally Hargis
David Moore
Jack Stack

Marketing & Communications
Chris Jarratt

Nonprofit
Dr. Amy Blansit
Erin Danastasio
Hal Donaldson
Brandy Harris
Winter Kinne
Rob Marsh
Krystal Simon
Jaimie Trussell

Public & Elected Officials
David Cameron
Dwayne Fulk
Jeff Schrag
Cathy Stepp
Paul F. Williams

Real Estate (Residential/Commercial/Development)
Christina Angle
Jeff Childs
Sam M. Coryell
Adam Graddy
John Griesemer
Bryan Magers
Patrick Murney
Tom Rankin
Cade Rogers
Debbie Shantz Hart
Stephanie Stenger

Retail
Brad Beckham
Audrey Garard
Jonathan Garard
Johnny Morris
Jessica Harmison-Olson

Technology
Thomas H. Douglas
Jarad Johnson
Doug Pitt

Travel & Tourism
Debbie Bennett
Kirk Elmquist
Mark Hecquet
Tim O’Reilly
Dan Reiter
Brad Thomas
Pamela Yancey