10 for the Next 10
Meet the 2023 Class of 10 for the Next 10
Ten people in the southwest Missouri business community who are leading us into the next decade.
by Ren Bishop with additional reporting by Lucie Amberg. Photography by Brandon Alms
Jul 2023
Photos by Brandon Alms, art direction by Sarah Patton
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Meet Our 2023 10 for the Next 10
A decade. That’s what stands between 417-land and endless possibilities. Meet 10 leaders who are challenging the status quo and celebrating what’s possible in the next decade and beyond in our region.
Ryan Beard
Kate Francis
Cade Rogers
Marie Moore
Riley Shantz
Austin Elliott
Sara Choate
Mark Hecquet
Jessica Harmison Olson
Dr. Nichole Lemmon
Methodology: Biz 417 selects honorees for our annual 10 for the Next 10 feature based on reader-, advisory board- and editor-submitted nominations. Nominees are evaluated on professional achievements, community impact and leadership qualities. There are no age or industry requirements. Nominations are accepted on a rolling basis with a formal nomination period each February. To learn more, visit biz417.com/nominate. These interviews have been edited and condensed for space.
