Newsmakers

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Eric K. Peterson, certied nancial planner, received the Golden Star Award from Securities America for the third quarter of 2004. Securities America recognizes one representative who exemplies professionalism and success in all aspects of their nancial practices; factors include regulatory status, marketing strategies, technology, operations and service. Peterson, a registered representative of Securities America, has been a broker-dealer for more than three years. He has nearly 20 years of industry experience. |ret||ret||tab|

Jim Payne joined Farm Credit Services of Missouri as a residential lending specialist in the Springeld branch ofce. He has worked in the mortgage lending and nancial industries since 1992. He holds a bachelor's degree in public administration and economics from Southwest Missouri State University. He also has a mini-master's degree from SMSU's Management Development Institute. In his new position, Payne provides nancial services for those interested in buying a home in the country, a lot in a rural subdivision or a small farm. |ret||ret||tab|

John Rehani, a nancial advisor with American Express, has earned the chartered retirement planning counselor professional designation, offered by the College of Financial Planning in Denver, Colo. He completed the necessary requirements, which include course work and a comprehensive examination. The designation program focuses on the professional mastery of the pre- and post-retirement needs of individuals. |ret||ret||tab|

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Education|ret||ret||tab|

Johan Mostert, DPhil, joined Assemblies of God Theological Seminary as an associate professor of community psychology. A native of Cape Town South Africa, Mostert came to the United States to earn a bachelor of science degree in psychology and classical languages, which he received in 1972 from Bethany College in Santa Cruz, Calif. He returned to South Africa and earned his doctorate in 1992 at the University of Pretoria. In South Africa, Mostert was pastor of several churches and was involved in faith-based and government welfare organizations. He also was an ordained minister with the Apostolic Faith Mission of South Africa. He is a registered psychologist and social worker. Since 2000, Mostert served as a development consultant for several organizations in South Africa, specializing in ghting poverty and AIDS. |ret||ret||tab|

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Insurance|ret||ret||tab|

Cheri Stoops was named comptroller with Nixon & Lindstrom Insurance, where she has been employed for eight years. She is a graduate of the Drury University School of Business, where she earned a degree in business administration and accounting. |ret||ret||tab|

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Media|ret||ret||tab|

Keith Abercrombie joined Midwest Family Broadcast Group as marketing representative and brand manager for 104.7 KKLH-FM. He previously was director of marketing for Wehr Automotive Group. Prior to that, Abercrombie spent ve years as sales manager with Clear Channel Radio. He also has sales experience in television. |ret||ret||tab|

Safety|ret||ret||tab|

Safety Council of the Ozarks recently received three awards from the National Safety Council. |ret||ret||tab|

The organization received a Gold Achievement Award in the Winners Circle for outstanding performance in the delivery of professional services and sales support; an honorable mention in Division I for outstanding chapter Web site; and honorable mention for performance in pediatric rst aid and CPR programs.|ret||ret||tab|

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Sales|ret||ret||tab|

Kelly Cowles joined the staff of Maxon's Diamond Merchants as a sales associate. Her responsibilities include sales and customer service for jewelry and watches. Cowles has 17 years of experience in sales.|ret||ret||tab|

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SBA lending|ret||ret||tab|

Rural Missouri Inc., dba Resources for Missouri, has recorded its highest dollar amount in 21 years of delivering the U.S. Small Business Administration 504 Loan Program. RMI had 64 of the 504 loans approved, for a total of $28.8 million. This represents a 57 percent increase compared to RMI's $18.3 million in scal year 2003 loans. Nationally, the 504 Loan Program approved slightly more than $4 billion, which is the largest in the history of the program.|ret||ret||tab|

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Transportation|ret||ret||tab|

O&S Trucking announced several staff accomplishments. Lease-purchase driver Steve Moses was named O&S Driver of the Month for August and company driver Don Lewis was named O&S Driver of the Month for September. Moses has been with O&S since 2000; Lewis joined the company in 2001. To be nominated for driver of the month honors, drivers must meet certain criteria including no service failures, no accidents or incidents, no log violations and no maintenance issues. Winners automatically qualify to compete for the company's Driver of the Year Award.|ret||ret||tab|

The Missouri Motor Carriers Association held its annual convention and elected new ofcers Oct. 14-16 in Branson. Those ofcers include Jim O'Neal of O&S Trucking, chairman; Mike Crumbliss of Leggett & Platt Inc., Carthage, rst vice chairman; and Mike Walker of Transland Inc., second vice chairman. |ret||ret||tab|

The meeting marked the group's 67th year. Missouri Motor Carriers Association represents the trucking industry in Missouri. More than 275 motor carrier and allied industry members and guests attended the convention. |ret||ret||tab|

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