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All but one of the company's top officers experienced pay growth in 2022, according to SEC filing.

Kris Inman has worked for the municipality for nearly three decades.

Kaci Bailey is picked to succeed Amy Eagan, who recently took a job with another school.

Newsmakers in the areas of banking & finance, law, nonprofit and technology.

He joins the company as regional managing director of commercial lending for the Springfield, southwest Missouri and Arkansas markets.

Voters also decide on new council and board of education members.

The Bass Pro founder’s estimated net worth is up 38% to $8.3 billion, according to Forbes.

Local committee also is working to problem-solve.

A proxy filing shows CEO Greg Johnson's total pay falls by more than half in 2022, largely due to a decrease in nonequity incentive plan compensation.

425 Downtown's director of operations takes a 50% stake in the company.

Search to replace Tim Cloyd will begin this summer.

University looks to replace Amy Eagan, who exits after three years in the role.

They’re the only two southwest Missouri organizations in an annual Fortune report.

The Springfield company pens a deal with the school district for the 2023-24 school year.

A new judge also is appointed after the death of Judge Regi Martin.

Chris Russell is being succeeded by Ashley Johnson on an interim basis.

He previously planned to retire from the school this summer.

Rick Beaman steps into the president role April 1, and another employee is promoted.

Mitch Dolloff succeeded Karl Glassman in the company’s top role at the beginning of 2022.