Newsmakers

Bush, Ramlow & Shore PC is now a member of Firm Foundation, an association that provides its clients with tax, human resources, practice management and marketing tools and services. Bush, Ramlow & Shore is a CPA firm that provides bookkeeping and accounting services, tax preparation and consulting and audit services to several industries.

BKD LLP hired nine staff accountants for the Springfield office: Pavel Borodich graduated in 2007 from Drury University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance and computer information systems. Thomas N. Haldiman graduated summa cum laude from Missouri State University, with a bachelor’s degree in accounting in 2006 and a Master of Accountancy this year. Adriana Iacob graduated magna cum laude from MSU with a bachelor’s degree in accounting in 2006 and a Master of Accountancy in 2007. Jacob M. Krafve graduated cum laude from MSU with a bachelor’s degree in accounting in 2006 and a Master of Accountancy this year. Eimee Marlin graduated from MSU with a bachelor’s in accounting in 2006 and a Master of Accountancy this year. Daniel G. Morley graduated cum laude from University of Missouri-Columbia, with both a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a Master of Accountancy this year. Gerald R. Ostapko graduated cum laude from MSU with a bachelor’s degree in accounting in 2006 and a Master of Accountancy this year. Elizabeth A. Voges graduated cum laude from MSU with a bachelor’s degree in accounting in 2005 and a Master of Accountancy this year. Megan A. White graduated magna cum laude from MSU with a bachelor’s degree in accounting in 2005 and a Master of Accountancy in 2007.

Banking

Krystal Eaton joined Guaranty Bank as an internal auditor. Eaton has more than seven years of experience in banking and accounting, and is a graduate of Central Methodist College in Fayette. She works with the bank’s accounting, operations and loan administration personnel to conduct and prepare independent audits of internal bank operations.

Karrie Schuler joined Peoples Bank of the Ozarks as float operations manager for all branch locations. Schuler covers various managers during their absences and assists the bank with other projects. She has more than eight years of banking experience.

Empire Bank hired Scott McDonald as vice president and loan officer in Nixa and promoted two employees to banking center managers. McDonald is responsible for personal, construction, mortgage and commercial lending, and has 10 years of lending experience. Julie Hoffman was promoted to banking center manager in Ozark. She has seven years of banking experience, including branch management, and has a master’s degree in business administration from Missouri State University. Tammy Gonzalez was promoted to banking center manager and Nixa/James River retail officer. She has 14 years of banking experience, including nine years with Empire Bank.

Don Davis joined Commerce Capital Advisors, a division of Commerce Trust Co., as vice president and portfolio manager. His responsibilities include building portfolios and reviewing progress for personal trust and investment management clients. Davis has more than 14 years of experience in administration, accounting and management, and has a master’s degree in business administration from MSU.

Health Care

Oxford Healthcare received the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization’s Seal of Approval for its hospice services. Oxford achieved accreditation by keeping the Joint Commission’s standards for health care quality and safety. Oxford Hospice is now accredited through spring 2009.

Dr. Michael Murrell completed advanced training as a critical incident response Specialist. Murrell, a private Springfield psychologist for 21 years, specializes in helping individuals and companies deal with the effects of physical or emotional trauma.[[In-content Ad]]