When it comes to marketing, Megan Short, executive director of the Springfield Contractor’s Association (SCA), has tried it all. Short earned her bachelor’s degree in marketing management and Master of Business Administration from Missouri State University. The Springfield Business Journal named Short among the “2021 Most Influential Women.” As the face of the SCA, … [Read more...] about Finding her fit
You could say Amanda Bryant ended up at Missouri State University by chance. Today, Bryant is a freelance assistant tour manager for a Grammy award-winning artist. But rewind to Bryant’s senior year of high school in Saint Louis, and she wasn’t dreaming of this job. All she wanted was to go to college a couple hours away from home. Discovering an unknown passion Bryant … [Read more...] about Amanda Bryant discovered her passion at Missouri State
Congratulations to 13 COB alumni recognized in Springfield Business Journal's "40 Under 40" 2014! Houston Brayton, Black Lantern Studios Inc. Courtney Brown, O’Reilly Hospitality Management LLC Rachel Dwiggins, BKD LLC Nicole Jarratt, Revel Advertising Tyson Johns, Corporate Business Systems Inc. Jonothon Marquez, Magic Soccer Club Parker … [Read more...] about 13 COB Alumni recognized in Springfield’s “40 under 40”
Money Magazine is hailing College of Business Executive Advisory Council member Richard Ollis as the “boss of the future.” Ollis is the President of Ollis & Company, a 30-person benefits and insurance company in Springfield. His innovative take on health insurance coverage for his employees earned him national recognition in the August Issue of Money Magazine. Other news … [Read more...] about EAC member and COB alumnus Richard Ollis makes an IMPACT
Jessica Fontana, Public Relations Specialist for the Georgia Aquarium Jessica Fontana has found it pays to keep a broad perspective when looking for new opportunities. Fontana, who graduated with a Marketing degree, has made a successful transition to public relations, working as a public relations specialist for the Georgia Aquarium. The world’s largest aquarium, located … [Read more...] about Alumni Spotlight