Erica Smith says amid a sea of regulatory change and automation, CPAs act as guides for business owners.

The SPS student and school services executive director discusses new secure entrances and safety concerns.

CellARide’s Josh Holstein aims to save companies from learning lessons the hard way with his new consulting business.

After serving in the Navy, Dr. Lesley Hawley returned to Springfield to heal patients, including fellow veterans, with debilitating scars.

His investment along Glenstone Avenue is attracting new retail tenants.

She’s leading nonprofits through open-book management — a journey that started with her own charity as a case study.

Tom Jensen says he helps businesses utilize benefits to attract and retain their workforce.

Nicole Brown is promoting placemaking through a museum without walls in downtown Springfield.

Fueled by her own story of recovery, new NAMI leader Stephanie Appleby is challenging the community to talk about mental illness.

Aaron Owens says his 6-month-old real estate firm emphasizes family, relationships and allowing agents to dictate their own goals.

Bike enthusiast Cody Stringer is betting his bike share nonprofit will lead to a more bike-friendly city.

Jason Whitesell is leading Old Missouri Bank in his hometown of Ash Grove, while bolstering the economy through community service.

As Bob Dixon settles in as presiding commissioner, a fiscal transparency portal of Greene County’s checkbook is now live online.

Bryan Magers is bringing Hilton’s millennial hotel brand to downtown Springfield this fall.

Abe McGull is bringing a lifetime of public service to City Council.

Veteran principal Stephanie Young is designing a new school with future generations in mind.

After 15 years at Lowther Johnson, Michael Miller is switching industries to join the leadership team of one of his clients.

Dr. Curtis Schreiber says the role of a neurologist has shifted. Today, he takes a comprehensive approach to care for patients with dementia.

Kelli Stephens is the new owner of Edgewood Creamery, and she has big goals for the family farm.