Calvin Chambers
Hometown: Dora, Mo.
Family: Wife Gwen; five adult children; 12 grandchildren
In Town: Calvin and Gwen Chambers founded Southern Missouri Homes and Farms in Dora, Mo. Calvin is...
Debbie Smith
Hometown: Elkins, Ark.
Family: Husband, Rick; daughter, Skyler Moore and her husband Tyler; son, Chase Smith; and granddaughters Lilly (4) and Lizzie (19 months)
In Town: Debbie Smith owned a...
Karen Simpson-Neasby
Hometown: Lebanon, Mo.
Family: Husband Randy Neasby
In Town: Karen is the executive director at Mercy Health Foundation, overseeing operations in Lebanon, Rolla and Mountain View. She...
Andi Carlton
Hometown: Harrison, Ark., and Elkins, Ark.
Family: Parents Alma and Garry Carlton; sister Kortney; and boyfriend Jeremy Eiland
In Town: Andi Carlton is the manager of Farmers Cooperative in Elkins, Ark.
She has been...
Troy Hogsett
Hometown: Willow Springs, Mo.
Family: Two adult daughters in Kansas City, Mo.
In Town: Troy is the manager of engineering at Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative (HOEC). He’s been with...
Steve Bercher
Hometown: Hindsville, Ark.
Family: Wife, Hope; and son Steve
In Town: After retiring as a farrier, Steve Bercher decided to delve into real estate. He’s been...
Bethany Jussel
Hometown: Bradleyville, Mo.
Family: Husband Jeremiah, daughter Presli (13) and son Lane (12)
In Town: After her children entered school, Bethany Jussel returned to school and obtained her registered...
Marsha Marley
Hometown: Elkins, Ark.
Family: Husband, Jeff; daughter Kinlee and husband Tyler Wolff and two grandchildren, Kasen and Korbin; daughter Kara and husband Corey Paul; daughter Morgan and husband Andy Boecker; and twin sons, Jacob...
Steven Loveday
Hometown: Neosho, Mo.
Family: Daughters Grayson and Ebony
In Town: Steven Loveday has been in education for 25 years. He has been an agriculture education instructor...
Travis Freeman
Hometown: Fayetteville, Ark.
Family: Wife Devona; children Brenna, Gianna, Tanisha and Travis; three grandchildren
In Town: Travis Freeman and his wife Devona own and operated Rolling Pin...
