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After only two years as a local resident, Julia King was appointed the city’s first female Black City Council member and plans to run for election in April.

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How Brandy Buckler Made the Most of WFH

BKD’s financial services audit team leader learned to thrive in a new work environment. Here's how she did it.

jan 12 2021 | Business Services, Leadership, Strategy, Women in Business
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Julia King Offers the City of Branson a New Perspective

After only two years as a local resident, Julia King was appointed the city’s first female Black City Council member and plans to run for...

jan 2021 | Branson, Leadership, People, Politics

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Betsy Fogle’s Tips for Staying Motivated and Honing Your Goals

On November 4, 31-year-old Betsy Fogle flipped House District 135. Here are her tips for avoiding burnout, finding inspiration and...

dec 08 2020 | Health, Leadership, Women in Business

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Caroline Richardson Wants You To Slow Down

How Volt Credit Union’s chief retail and commercial officer learned to fall forward—and step back—amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

dec 08 2020 | Financial, Leadership, Strategy, Women in Business
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How Spencer Fane’s Camber Jones is Finding Time to Breathe

A lot has changed since we chatted with Camber Jones about equality in the courtroom. Here she shares how she's navigating this year's...

nov 06 2020 | Law & Regulation, Leadership, People, Women in Business
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Meet the 2020 Biz 100

Our annual list of the most powerful and influential business leaders in southwest Missouri is back for year five.

nov 2020 | Automotive, Biz 100, Business Services, Companies

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How Sister Richard Mary Burke Helps the Helpers

Mercy’s longtime coworker relations coordinator is putting people first while weathering a truly unprecedented time in healthcare.

oct 13 2020 | Communication, Health, Leadership, Strategy
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How Erica Smith Learned to Think on Her Feet

BKD Partner Erica Smith joined the company 17 years ago—but nothing in her extensive public accounting career could have prepared her for...

sep 08 2020 | Financial, Leadership, Strategy, Women in Business
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Katie Towns Leads by Example

We grabbed socially distanced drinks with Katie Towns, assistant director of the Springfield-Greene County Health Department, at Vantage...

sep 2020 | Advice & Whiskey, People, Women in Business

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What You Missed at the 10 For the Next 10 Virtual B-School

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How Teri Bee Prioritizes Authenticity at Work

With more than 17 years of mortgage expertise under her belt, Teri Bee is focused on working for Volt Credit Union’s members—not just the...

aug 11 2020 | Customer Service, Financial, Leadership, Strategy
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What You Missed from Ladies Who Launch 2020

Didn’t get the chance to tune into our annual conference geared for southwest Missouri’s working women? We’ve rounded up a few top...

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