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Business Today's 40 under 40
40 Under 40: Justin Osborne, network guru
(04/03/09)Justin A. Osborne AGE: 30 FAMILY: Wife Ann, son Owen and daughter Ellie EMPLOYER: Osborne Office Equipment and Fruitland Community Church POSITION: Network guru and NCAA bracket manager (Osborne Office Equipment); children's minister (Fruitland Community Church)... 
40 Under 40: Mark Lanzotti, lawyer
(04/03/09)Mark Lanzotti AGE: 39 FAMILY: Wife, Amy; three children, Victor, Marisa and Anthony EMPLOYER: Osburn, Hine, Kuntze, Yates, & Murphy, LLC POSITION: Lawyer-partner COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT: Cape Girardeau City Council Ward 5 Representative, vice chairman Cape Girardeau Area MAGNET, Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce, member of St. Vincent's de Paul Parish... 
40 Under 40: Jason R. Wray, owner of Creative Edge
(04/03/09)Jason R. Wray AGE: 31 FAMILY: Wife, Cori, son Zack, and daughter Hannah. EMPLOYER: Creative Edge Inc. POSITION: Owner/operator COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT: Jackson, Cape, Perryville Chamber Member; on the board of directors for "The Vision House of Cape Girardeau."... 
40 Under 40: Charles "Chuck" Dobbs, physical therapist/trainer
(04/03/09)Charles "Chuck" Brian Dobbs AGE: 38 FAMILY: Wife, Lori; children Chandler, Braeden and Parker EMPLOYER: Southeast Missouri Hospital -- HealthPoint Rehab POSITION: Physical therapist/certified athletic trainer COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT: Athletic trainer for Kelly High School; athletic trainer for Charleston High School (football); youth sports coach for soccer, baseball; soccer referee (SEMSA); previous board member of the Cape Road Runners; lifetime member of the Illinois River to River Runners. ... 
40 Under 40: Emily Sikes, account services coordinator
(04/03/09)Emily Sikes AGE: 24 FAMILY: Parents, Doug and Kelly Sikes; siblings, Elizabeth, Wil and Ellen; boyfriend, Ryan Blattel EMPLOYER: Saint Francis Medical Center POSITION: Account services coordinator, marketing and public relations... 
40 Under 40: Adam Gohn, sports and recreation coordinator
(04/03/09)Adam Gohn AGE: 25 FAMILY: Wife Shvetha Choudhry Gohn EMPLOYER: Boys and Girls Club of Cape Girardeau POSITION: Sport and recreation coordinator COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT: Big Brothers, Big Sisters; River Corridor Task Force volunteer; president of Southeast Missouri State University Cycling Team; Southeast Missouri Climate Protection Initiative; Sierra Club: Trail of Tears Group (outings chair and secretary); Cape Bicycle and Fitness Race Team; member of the Health, Human Performance and Recreation Honor Society; SEMO Honors Program; McNair Scholars Program; Southeast Green Coalition; and Recreation Enhancement Club.. ... 
40 Under 40: Nikki Burton, financial services consultant
(04/03/09)Nikki Burton AGE: 28 FAMILY: Husband, Cole; daughter, Harlow. EMPLOYER: The Bank of Missouri POSITION: Financial services consultant COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT: American Heart Association Sponsorship committee volunteer, Cape Jaycee member, American Cancer Society Annual Gala committee volunteer, supporter and volunteer to local animal rights organizations, and I just recently got involved and am learning more about the United Way Emerging Business Leaders Program.. ... 
40 Under 40: Marvin Adams Jr., bank vice president
(04/03/09)Marvin Adams Jr. AGE: 34 FAMILY: Wife Kim; two sons, Evan and Connor EMPLOYER: Wood & Huston Bank POSITION: Commercial lender/vice president COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT: Jackson Rotary Club (president-elect for 2010-2011); Cape and Jackson chambers of commerce; soccer coach (JAOSA)... 
40 Under 40: Charlotte Matthews, account executive
(04/03/09)Charlotte Matthews AGE: 30 FAMILY: Husband, Brian; son, Jackson. EMPLOYER: Commerce Bank POSITION: Account executive, merchant services COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT: Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce Ambassador; Cape Girardeau Jaycees member; American Cancer Society Gala committee treasurer; Southeast Hospital Foundation Member... 
40 Under 40: Stephanie Shreve, account executive
(04/03/09)Stephanie Shreve AGE: 31 FAMILY: Husband Jacob, daughter Caroline, son Grant. EMPLOYER: Red Letter Communications Inc. POSITION: Account executive, STIHL business group leader COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONLA INVOLVEMENT: Cape Jaycee member, Tri-State AMP member (board member 2006-2008), Alpha Delta Pi Alumnae Association member, 2006 Southeast Missouri State University Greek Advisor of the Year... 
40 Under 40: Laurie Everett, antique store owner
(04/03/09)Laurie Everett AGE: 31 FAMILY: Husband Rocky and son Fletcher EMPLOYER: Annie Laurie's Antiques POSITION: Owner COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT: Member Chamber of Commerce, Old Town Cape HER TYPICAL DAY:... 
40 Under 40: Heather Michelle Fisher, assistant director of training and professional development
(04/03/09)Heather Michelle Fisher AGE: 33 FAMILY: Husband Steve, stepdaughter Marissa, daughter Hailey, and son Parker EMPLOYER: Southeast Missouri State University/Workshop On Wheels/Child Care Resource and Referral POSITION: Assistant director of training and professional development... 
40 Under 40: Robin Alsdorf, speech pathologist
(04/03/09)Robin Alsdorf AGE: 33 FAMILY: Husband Jamie, daughter Camryn and son Tyler. EMPLOYER: Jackson School District POSITION: Speech pathologist COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT: Active in La Croix Methodist Church. ... 
40 Under 40: Kim Simon, bank branch manager
(04/03/09)Kim Simon AGE: 36 FAMILY: Son, Conner EMPLOYER: Montgomery Bank POSITION: Assistant branch manager -- Cape Girardeau/Broadway COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT: Kim serves on the Cape Girardeau Chamber Ambassador's Committee and is enrolled in the 2009 Leadership Cape program. Kim She is a Big Sister with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Missouri and forms a team each year for their annual fundraiser, Bowl for Kids' Sake... 
40 Under 40: Eric Bohl, lawyer
(04/03/09)Eric Bohl AGE: 28 FAMILY: Wife Sarah and son August EMPLOYER: The Limbaugh Firm POSITION: Lawyer COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT: St. Andrew Lutheran Church (small group leader); Cape Girardeau Public Library Board of Trustees (treasurer); Cape West Rotary; Boy Scouts Explorer Post for Legal Careers; Leadership Cape 2008; Chamber of Commerce; Men's Fraternity... 
40 Under 40: Nathan Cox, bank vice president
(04/03/09)Nathan L. Cox AGE: 31 FAMILY: Wife Heather, son Aden. EMPLOYER: US Bank, N.A. POSITION: Vice president/agricultural and commercial lender COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT: Member of Concordia Lutheran Church since 1980 and treasurer in 2007 and 2008; member of Sikeston Jaycees since 2005; awarded Outstanding Brownfield Award for 2006; treasurer for Sikeston Jaycees in 2007 and comptroller for Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo and the PBR event; assistant coach for Sikeston Jaycee Little League Football; involved in Jaycees Car Show, Golf Tournament, Christmas Basket Campaign and Haunted House; member of Sikeston Rotary Club since 2005 and served as Scholarship Chairman in 2006-08; involved in Rotary Auction and Rotary Chili Day; organized and started first Sikeston Young Professionals group with Sikeston Chamber of Commerce in 2007; has bachelor of science degree in agricultural economics from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville and is pursuing MBA from William Woods University.. ... 
40 Under 40: Benjie Ferguson, bank loan officer
(04/03/09)Benjie Ferguson AGE: 33 FAMILY: Wife, Shawn EMPLOYER: The Bank of Missouri POSITION: Commercial loan officer/SBA originator COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT: Cape West Rotary, Rotary Radio Auction Committee board of directors, member of Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Cape Girardeau graduate, Friends of Scouting-vice chairman, Southeast Missouri Hospital Association member, Cape Girardeau Board of Realtors-Affiliate member, member of Cape First Church.. ... 
40 Under 40: Crissy Ellinghouse Batchelor, owner of Kids Wears Again
(04/03/09)Crissy Ellinghouse Batchelor AGE: 30 FAMILY: Sons, Luke and Clay; daughter, Sarah Beth EMPLOYER: Kids Wear Again POSITION: Owner COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT: Our store works closely with several local charities. ... 
40 Under 40: Brandon Pylate, bank branch manager
(04/03/09)Brandon Pylate AGE: 27 FAMILY: Wife Sara, who is a teacher at Jackson High School. One daughter, Emma. EMPLOYER: Montgomery Bank POSITION: Branch manager, Jackson COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT: Brandon is a member of the Jackson Chamber of Commerce, on the finance committee for New McKendree United Methodist Church, Treasurer of United Methodist Men, Captain of Friends of Scouting for Boy Scouts of America, and a member of Junior Achievement. ... 
40 Under 40: Matt Tanksley, landscaper
(04/03/09)Matt Tanksley AGE: 35 FAMILY: Wife Carol EMPLOYER: Tanksley Lawn and Landscape POSITION: Owner COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT: Cape Girardeau Kiwanis Club HIS TYPICAL DAY: Because of the weather, no day is ever the same... 
40 Under 40: Jen Redinger, preschool coordinator
(04/03/09)Jen Redinger AGE: 33 FAMILY: Husband Eric; sons Brennan and Peyton EMPLOYER: La Croix United Methodist Church POSITION: Preschool coordinator, children's ministry COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT: Jen is a Walking School Bus coordinator, graduate of Educare/SEMO Childhood Development Associate program,... 
40 Under 40: Brian Gerau, chamber of commerce executive director
(04/03/09)Brian Gerau AGE: 35 FAMILY: Wife Sara, son Jackson and daughter Brooke EMPLOYER: Jackson Chamber of Commerce POSITION: Executive director COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT: United Way board of directors; Junior Achievement board of directors; Jackson Rotary Club; New McKendree United Methodist Church; United Methodist Men and Men's Fraternity... 
40 Under 40: Kim Adams, Pepsi representative
(04/03/09)Kim Adams AGE: 32 FAMILY: Daughter of Robert and Pamela Adams of Jackson. Two brothers, Zach and Dustin Adams. EMPLOYER: Pepsi MidAmerica, Marion, Ill. POSITION: Convenience store channel representative COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT: Involved in both the execution and promotion side of my business through the following events: Southeast Women's Walk, Perryville Mayfest, Sikeston Bootheel Rodeo, SEMO District Fair, Schnucks Coats for Kids, Southeast Showcase, Cape Air Show and many other local fundraising/special events.. ... 
40 Under 40: Jason Lindsey, outreach science educator
(04/03/09)Jason Lindsey AGE: 31 FAMILY: Wife Lena Lindsey, sons Conner and Ethan Lindsey, daughters Brynna and Madigan EMPLOYER: Hooked on Science and Delta Center Inc. POSITION: Outreach science educator/founder (Hooked on Science) and teen REACH coordinator (Delta Center Inc.)... 
40 Under 40: Bob Miller, Southeast Missourian editor
(04/03/09)Bob Miller AGE: 32 FAMILY: Married to Callie, two sons, Drew, 11; and Dawson, 11 months. EMPLOYER: Southeast Missourian POSITION: Editor COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT: Participating in Leadership Jackson with the Jackson Chamber of Commerce... 
40 Under 40: Matt Wendel, teacher
(04/03/09)Matt Wendel AGE: 36 FAMILY: Wife Staci, children Luke, Maci Jo and Hunter, and Chase EMPLOYER: Jackson School District POSITION: Third-grade teacher at South Elementary and junior high wrestling coach COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT: St. Paul Lutheran Church member, assistant Sunday school superintendent, Optimist Youth Wrestling director... 
40 Under 40: Brad Dillow, fire department battalion chief
(04/03/09)Brad Dillow AGE: 38 FAMILY: Wife, Angela; daughter Kennedy, expecting another child in September EMPLOYER: Cape Girardeau Fire Department POSITION: Battalion chief COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT: MS Walk, MDA... 
40 Under 40: Sheri Grippo-Titus, photography studio owner
(04/03/09)Sheri Grippo-Titus AGE: 27 FAMILY: Daughter Aslyn and son Coleson EMPLOYER: owner, Bellabambino Photography. COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT: Involved in the Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce. She is also involved in the Bellabambino Gives Back Program. She shoots (photographs) kids of families who can't afford fine art portraits or who otherwise deserve the service because of severe illnesses such as cancer and other issues... 
40 Under 40: Shane Mizicko, assistant professor of music
(04/03/09)Shane Mizicko AGE: 35 FAMILY: Wife Maria, son Logan, daughter Sydney EMPLOYER: Southeast Missouri State University POSITION: Director of percussion, assistant professor of music COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT: Cape Municipal Band every summer since I arrived in Cape in 2005; visit and coach percussion students from Jackson High School and Central High School; regular guest performer on Jackson High School's "Night of Percussion" concerts; collaborated with Jackson band director Chris Crawford to bring the Chicago-based percussion ensemble, Third Coast Percussion, to Jackson High School for a master class and a mini concert; organized and directed the first annual free Southeast Percussion Ensemble Family Holiday Concert in December 2008; percussion adjudicator for the Southeast Missouri all-district high school band and other Southeast Missouri high school music festivals since 2005.. ... 
40 Under 40: Nathan L. Brown, insurance executive
(04/03/09)Nathan L. Brown AGE: 27 FAMILY: Wife Heather EMPLOYER: WE Walker-Lakenan Insurance POSITION: Agent/producer/account executive COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT: Although I do take part in the "usual" community activities (Chamber of Commerce events and of course pretty much every Jackson High School football game), the vast majority of my community involvement is through my church and youth group. ... 
40 Under 40: Shannon Buford, Show Me Center marketing director
(04/03/09)Shannon Buford AGE: 32 FAMILY: Wife Julie, daughter Elise. EMPLOYER: Show Me Center POSITION: Marketing director COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT: United Way marketing committee, New Beginnings, Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce member, and always looking for more... 
40 Under 40: Glen Cantrell, communications manager
(04/03/09)Glen Cantrell AGE: 37 FAMILY: Wife Mindy, daughter Grayson and son Riley EMPLOYER: SEMO Electric Cooperative POSITION: Communications manager COMMUNITY & PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT: Glen coaches basketball, soccer, baseball and softball for his kids. ... 
40 Under 40: Sara Turner, Department of Conservation naturalist
(04/03/09)Sara Turner AGE: 32 FAMILY: Married, currently pregnant with first child EMPLOYER: Missouri Department of Conservation POSITION: Naturalist COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT: Girl Scouts, Optimist Club, Jackson Community Outreach and many more... 
40 Under 40: Pete Frazier, assistant principal
(04/03/09)Pete Frazier AGE: 35 FAMILY: Wife Brandelin, son Miles, daughter Evelin. EMPLOYER: Cape Girardeau School District POSITION: Assistant principal at Central High School COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT: Treasurer of Cape County Central Committee (and committee member Precinct 13); member and past board member for Cape County Pachyderms; member of Shawnee Parks Advisory Board; Cape Little League Baseball coach; active softball player in Cape Summer Softball League (men's and co-ed league); Cape Central High School Liaison to Cape Chamber of Commerce; Cape Community Teacher's Association Legislative Board Member.. ... 
40 Under 40: Tracey Glenn, chamber vice president
(04/03/09)Tracey Glenn AGE: 38 FAMILY: Husband Jeff; sons Zac and Josh. EMPLOYER: Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce POSITION: Vice president, organizational and leadership development COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT:... 
40 Under 40: Brian Blackwell, business reporter
(04/03/09)Brian Blackwell AGE: 30 FAMILY: Wife, Ashley. Expecting first child in May. EMPLOYER: Southeast Missourian POSITION: Business reporter COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT: Fruitland Community Church HIS TYPICAL DAY:... 
40 Under 40: Craig Bohnsack, assistant bank vice president
(04/03/09)Craig Bohnsack AGE: 28 FAMILY: Engaged to Elizabeth (Beth) Erbs, wedding May 2009 EMPLOYER: Alliance Bank POSITION: Assistant vice president and commercial lender COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT: Knights of Columbus No. 6405 treasurer, Relay for Life finance co-chair, Catholic Campus Ministry finance chair, Cape Girardeau Municipal Advisory Board, Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce member, Lions Club member... 
40 Under 40: Tonya R. Friga, lighting designer
(04/03/09)Tonya R. Friga AGE: 37 FAMILY: Husband Brian and children Brook, Payton and Gracie EMPLOYER: Cape Electrical Supply POSITION: Outside sales/lighting designer HER TYPICAL DAY: Up at 4:30 a.m., head to HealthPoint in Jackson, back home to get the kids ready. Go to job sites around 7:30 a.m. (appointments carry through the whole day, either here in town, out of town or at the store). Home around 6 p.m. to be with the most important people in my life... 
40 Under 40: Todd Rushing, part owner of Rushing Marine Service
(04/03/09)Todd M. Rushing AGE: 35 FAMILY: Wife Julie, sons Colby and Austin EMPLOYER: Rushing Marine Service LLC POSITION: Part owner and manager COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT: Chairman of the board and co-founder of the C.W. ... 
40 Under 40: Sarah Francis, pharmaceutical representative
(04/03/09)Sarah Francis AGE: 36 FAMILY: Two teenagers, Faith and Christopher EMPLOYER: Johnson and Johnson POSITION: Professional pharmaceutical sales representative COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT: Girls Outdoor Adventure Leadership (GOAL) Camp Truth (a VOX/GOAL Girls' Program sponsored by Kaiser Permanente) -- volunteer/professional mentor for girls facing medical and other life challenges. ... |
Business Today, a magazine published by Rust Communications, featured 40 Southeast Missouri professionals under age 40 in its April issue. The feature, called 40 Under 40, introduces readers to the present and future leaders of the local business community. The profiles of those 40 professionals are listed here. 
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