2025 Board of Directors Nominations
Chamber members are invited to nominate individuals for consideration for the 2025 Board of Directors. Once nominations close, this year’s Directors Nominating Committee will prepare a slate of nominees, which will be submitted to the general membership for approval.
Each candidate must be an active Chamber member in good standing and must have agreed to accept the responsibilities of a directorship if elected.
Deadline for nominations is 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 15.
Directors whose terms are expiring and ineligible for re-election:
David Argueta, Mercy Southwest Missouri Communities
Joselyn Baldner, Central Bank of the Ozarks
Erin Danastasio, Hatch Foundation
Tom Douglas, JMARK
Brian Hammons, Hammons Black Walnuts
Sally Hargis, Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Co.
Bob Helm, Elliott, Robinson & Company, LLP CPAs
Dr. Hal Higdon, Ozarks Technical Community College
Stephanie O’Connor, City Utilities
Shari Reaves, O’Reilly Auto Parts
Directors whose terms are expiring and eligible for re-election
Christina Angle, Erlen Group
Megan Buchbinder, Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau
Marshall Kinne, Med-Pay, Inc.
Dr. Grenita Lathan, Springfield Public Schools
Ken McClure, City of Springfield
Zora Mulligan, Missouri State University
Directors remaining on the board
Sean Balisle, KPM CPAs & Advisors
Max Buetow, CoxHealth
Spencer Cunningham, SRC Heavy Duty East
Linda Daugherty, Academy of Hair Design & Bevelle Barber
Amber Edmondson, Trailiner Corp.
Jason England, Arvest Bank
Jessica Harmison-Olson, Maxon Fine Jewelry
Dr. Spencer Harris, Mostly Serious / Habitat Communication & Culture
Carl Kicklighter, Gold Mechanical, Inc.
Christian Lewis, Simmons Bank
Michael Payne, Springfield Sign and Graphics, Inc.
Greg Scholtens, KCI Construction
Krystal Simon, Care to Learn
Elizabeth Wente, SRC Holdings Corp.