Held Office Since:
Thursday June 11, 2020

Responsibilities Include:
Along with the Board of Aldermen, the Mayor holds the care, management and control of the City and its finances; has the power to enact and ordain any and all ordinances not repugnant to the Constitution and laws of this State such as deemed expedient for the good government of the City, the preservation of peace and good order, the benefit of trade and commerce, and the health of the inhabitants thereof; and such other ordinances, rules and regulations as may be deemed necessary to carry such powers into effect; and to alter, modify or repeal the same.

Family:
Married with two young sons.  

Upbringing:
I was raised by a single-mother. I never knew anything my mother was afraid of or couldn’t figure out how to do.  I owe my resilience, confidence, and ingenuity to her.  My father was an amazing business man who really understood people and how to get them to operate as a team in almost any environment.  From him I learned basic business sense, how to “Walk the Line” for your employees, and earn respect from even your greatest competitor. I graduated from Nixa High School, but spent most of my summers with my Grandparents in the small town of Fairview, KS. My Grandparents were very active in their small community including running the local café, editing the local newspaper, serving as the town’s Mayor, directing the church choir and operating a crop farm. My Grandparents and the citizens of this small town taught me what it meant to be a part of a community.

Education/Certifications:
I have a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration Degree, hold a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification, and a Certified Governmental Auditing Professional (CGAP) certification.

Favorite quotes: 

“Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.” – John F. Kennedy

“I am still learning.” – Michelangelo

“We can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone.”  - Ronald Reagan

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The Mayor is elected in even-numbered years for two year terms.

Held Office Since:
Thursday, April 15, 2021

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Aldermen are elected annually for a term of two years.

Held Office Since: April 15, 2021
 


Aldermen are elected annually for a term of two years.

Held Office Since:
April 15, 2021

Family:


Upbringing:


Hobbies:


Favorite Quote:


Aldermen are elected annually for a term of two years.

Held Office Since:
January 25, 2018

Responsibilities Include:
To work with my fellow aldermen and the mayor to solve problems and make decisions for the citizens of Marshfield.

Family:
Married with three grown children and one granddaughter.

Upbringing:
I was raised on a large family dairy farm in Conway, Missouri.  

Career:
For the past 24 years I have been a teacher at Hubble Elementary.  My undergraduate work is with Missouri State University and my graduate work is with Southwest Baptist University and the University of Missouri-Columbia.

Favorite quote:
Be stubborn about your goals and flexible about your methods.

Aldermen are elected annually for a term of two years.