Twenty Most Influential Women

Springfield Business Journal’s Twenty Most Influential Women were honored Sept. 22 at University Plaza. The 20, in alphabetical order: Marci Bowling, Developmental Center of the Ozarks; Dolores Brooks, retired educator; Andrea Croley, Croley Insurance & Financial; Liz Delany, Alice 95.5 FM; Susie Dollar, retired registered nurse; Judy Doverspike, Court Appointed Special Advocates of Southwest Missouri; Melissa Haddow, Community Partnership of the Ozarks; Robin House, City Utilities; Camille Lockhart, BKD LLP; Ann Meese, Springfield Catholic Schools; Bev Miller, American Red Cross Greater Ozarks Chapter; Rita Needham, Southwest Area Manufacturers Association; Barby Pohl, Great Southern Bank; Pat Reiser, Family Violence Center Inc.; Peggy Riggs, Springfield Public Schools; Deanna Scott, Legal Services of Southern Missouri; Debra Shantz, Hammons Hotels; Krystal Simon, Interactive Hotel Solutions; Mary Lilly Smith, city of Springfield; and Angela Wessell, Burrell Behavioral Health.

Above left, Michael Johnson speaks for U.S. Bancorp, the event’s platinum sponsor. Gold sponsors were CoxHealth and Nadia Cavner Group at The Signature Bank Investment Services.

Above right, State Rep. Sara Lampe presents a special proclamation from the Missouri General Assembly honoring the Twenty Most Influential Women recipients.

Above, SBJ Publisher Dianne Elizabeth Osis presents Peggy Riggs with her award.

Right, Missouri State University student Jayne Brown and Janice Markley of Noevir are among the 500 attendees.

Above, Debbie Kuhlman, Amanda Byrd and Kathie VanBeber, left to right, of CASA show their support for CASA executive director Judy Doverspike.