Representing sustainability advocate Ozarks GreenScore, Mayor Pro Tem Robert Stephens, far left, presents Mercy Hospital Springfield officials with a bronze level membership in recognition of its sustainable efforts. Ozarks GreenScore uses a worksheet to quantitatively assess the performance of organizations on management of waste, energy and environmental policy. Organizations can receive bronze, silver, gold or green membership levels based on their performance. Mercy officials pictured, left to right, are Regional Vice President of Facilities and Support Services Bob Norton; Maintenance Supervisor Randy Scott; Regional Director of Facilities David Gollhofer; Vice President of Mission Services Lynda Schibler; and Chief Operating Officer of Mercy Hospital Springfield Jay Guffey.

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University of Missouri’s Trulaske College of Business Dean Joan Gabel presents an Alumni Citation of Merit to David Myers, a partner in The Whitlock Co. in Springfield, at an April awards ceremony in Columbia. The university awards 10 citations of merit each year to recognize alumni accomplishments, financial support or other involvement with the college. Myers has extensive experience in public accounting and served for two years as Missouri state auditor before joining The Whitlock Co. in 1986.

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