District 6080

Springfield, Missouri

Welcome new member Kody Redwing

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Jordan Russell introduced Kody on Nov. 6.  His cosponsor is Michael Wehrenberg.

Kody is the co-founder and president of Ozarks Capital on Ingram Mill Road in Springfield.  That company, which began in 2025, specializes in mergers and acquisitions, financial consulting and private capital, particularly in manufacturing, distribution and construction.  Kody previously worked for seven years at The Vecino Group, a real estate development, design, and construction company, first as an analyst and then as chief financial officer and president.  Before that, he worked for eight years in commercial banking with an emphasis in commercial loan underwriting and origination.

Kody grew up in Warsaw, Mo.  He earned a bachelor’s degree in Finance at Missouri State University in 2012.

Kody was a member of Springfield Rotaract Club from 2012 to 2018.  His community service includes being a YMCA youth basketball coach.  He enjoys sports, traveling, and reading.

Kody’s wife, Rebekah, is the development director at Rescue One in Springfield.  They live in southeast Springfield and have two young sons, Owen and Jackson.

Nominating Committee Report

The Springfield Southeast Rotary Club nominating committee proposes this slate of officers for 2026-2027:

· President: Jeff Cumley
· President-Elect: Lynette Weatherford (to be president in 2027 - '28)
· President Nominee: Joe Daues (to be president in 2028 - '29)
· Past President: Jennifer Baker
· Secretary: Kimberlee Nevins (first year of two-year term)
· Treasurer: Tammy Young (second year of two-year term)
· Board of Directors: Mike Cosgrove, Carrie Henry, Marilyn Lopez, Joe Piatchek, and Catherine Upp

The club will vote on this slate at the  meeting on November 20, when others could be nominated.  The officers would take their seats on July 1, 2026.

Welcome new member Ryan Olson

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Jon Bell introduced Ryan on Oct. 2.  His cosponsor is Jordan Russell.

Ryan is a partner at Husch Blackwell, where he practices business law.  He’s been an attorney for 12 years and previously was a Greene County assistant prosecuting attorney.  He’s also a former adjunct professor at Drury University.  In addition, he owns Maxon Fine Jewelry.

Ryan studied Finance and Banking at the University of Missouri in Columbia and earned his law degree at Washington University in St. Louis.  Husch Blackwell honored him as a Pro Bono Champion for more than 40 hours of pro bono work in both 2024 and 2025.  Ryan’s community service also includes being a board member of Springfield Little Theatre.   He’s a former member of Rotaract Club of Springfield.

Ryan and his wife, Jessica, live in east Springfield and have two children.
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Hands-on Service: Good Dads program at Pittman Elementary School

For the second school year in a row, Springfield Southeast Rotarians are helping with the Good Dads program at Pittman Elementary School in east Springfield.   The volunteers help set up and serve breakfast for the early morning program in which fathers enjoy activities with their children.  These programs occur once each quarter.

We have several opportunities (11/14, 11/21, 12/12, and 1/9 -- all Fridays) to volunteer at the Good Dads Strong Schools events in November, December & January at Watkins Elementary and Pittman Elementary. See sign up link for available dates & times: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B4DA4AA2FA1FF2-60050421-good
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Welcome new member Chuck Dow

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Nate Dunville introduced Chuck on Aug. 21.  His cosponsor is Logan Aguirre.

Chuck is the managing director and a financial advisor at Synergy Wealth Solutions in east Springfield.  His office has eight full time advisors and financial planners.

Chuck has lived in Springfield for 34 years, which is all his life except for two brief stints.  He attended Southwest Missouri State University (now MSU).

Chuck is a former member of the Nixa Rotary Club.  His volunteer work includes being a board member of the Generosity Collective, a giving circle supported by Community Foundation of the Ozarks that helps fund nonprofit organizations.  He is also the founder and chairman of Borrow My Angel, which has a mission to harness “the power of real stories and human connection to drive positive change in the realm of mental health.”

Chuck and his wife, Jody, live in south Springfield and have two children.