In 1990, Philip Rothschild had a new job, a new marriage and a new baby. As he searched for inspiration as to how to lead successfully in all of his roles, he discovered servant leadership.

In his fourth term, Greene County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Patterson has dedicated his life to the public safety of Springfield. Bringing 28 years of experience to the table, his efforts extend beyond the prosecutor’s office to multiple civic endeavors.

Mark Milioni and his team at Mission University have led a turnaround of the north-side Christian higher education institution founded in 1950 as Baptist Bible College.

Samuel Knox is in the business of community building.

After two decades working in education, David Kelly has climbed the professional ladder at Nixa Public Schools, where he’s helped lead the high school to myriad awards since being named principal in 2019.

An over 20-year employee at Mercy Springfield Communities, Mark Kastner held a variety of roles with the health care system before retiring last year.

Brad Johnson became the 17th president of College of the Ozarks in 2022 and has worked since to strengthen the college’s Christian foundation and ensure its continued success.

When Douglas Healy wanted to open an energy law practice, most people told him not to, that he would be up against larger, more established firms. He didn’t listen.

Colten Harris may supervise 130 employees as Springfield’s superintendent of streets, but he doesn’t shy away from doing some road work himself. After earning his commercial driver’s license last year, he took a shift and plowed snow.

Stephen Hall is the resident storyteller of Springfield Public Schools, otherwise known as chief communications officer.

Lonnie Funk is the owner and president of Rogersville-based Rolling Oaks Group of Companies LLC, the umbrella under which two management companies operate.

Andy Drennen, vice president and senior portfolio manager at Simmons Bank, is invested in his clients and community.

Cory Collins believes wealth is a life measured by family and home. His dad taught him that.

Michael Cho calls himself a proud adopted son of Springfield.

As the medical director of CoxHealth’s pediatric service line, Dr. Kofi Asare-Bawuah has played a key role in shaping pediatric care within the health system.

As director of safety and security and dementia care specialist at SeniorAge Area Agency on Aging, Mark Applegate is an active advocate for patients and their caregivers.

Trent Overhue, of Springfield, submitted the winning bid of nearly $13.4 million at an April 10 trustee's sale.

The move comes after council approved a Galloway Village measure and the city faces pushback on the decision.

Columnist Bennet Bodenstein samples four products.