Springfield Business Journal debuted the 2016 Book of Lists during the Jan. 27 Happy Hour Live at University Plaza Hotel. At top, SBJ Account Executive Todd Brierly, left, and JMark Business Solutions Inc. Director of Marketing and Communications Chris Tuckness celebrate the company’s No. 1 ranking on the Area’s Largest Information Technology Companies list.

Greene County Commissioners Bob Cirtin, left, Roseann Bentley and Harold Bengsch attended Springfield Metro Partnership’s 31st annual Salute to Missouri Legislators event Jan. 27 at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City. The two-hour reception allows elected officials to learn more about the area and its legislative priorities.

Jason Finke, left, of Associated Electric Cooperative Inc., Shellie Jones, Debi Meeds and Cindy Howell of United Way of the Ozarks on Jan. 21 honor electric co-op CEO Jim Jura for his years of service to the community. AECI raised a record $101,603 for the 2015 United Way workforce campaign. Jura, who announced his retirement in September, has served in several United Way leadership roles, including as board chairman.  

Robert Palmer of The Law Ofices of PalmerOliver PC is installed Jan. 15 as 2016 president of the Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association. Before about 200 attendees at Hickory Hills Country Club, SMBA also recognized new officers and directors: President-Elect Ginger Gooch; Treasurer Emily Kembell; Secretary Ashley Twibell; and directors Chantel Alberhasky, Jeff Bauer, Stacie Bilyeu and John Pratt.