Bob Hammerschmidt introduced Travis on Jan. 9.  His cosponsor is Carol Embree.


Travis is in his third school year with the Springfield School District, where he is executive director of Operations.  He has worked in education for more than 20 years, including stints as superintendent of the Crane and Aurora school districts.


Travis earned a bachelor’s degree at Pittsburg (Kan.) State University, a master’s degree at William Woods University of Fulton, and a doctorate at Lindenwood University in St. Louis.  He’s a past member of the Aurora Rotary Club and is a graduate of Leadership Springfield.


Travis and his wife, Amy, have two sons.
 

Joe Page introduced Gregg on Dec. 19.  His co-sponsor is Brandon Dake.

Gregg is executive vice-president of Nabholz Construction, where he manages its Springfield and Southwest Missouri operations.  He's been with the company for 10 years and has been in Springfield  for about 18 months after moving here from Shawnee, Kansas.

Gregg started his career in construction at age 17 while working at his father's plumbing business.  It was there, he says, with a shovel in his hand, that he developed his strong work ethic and his appreciation for fine craftsmanship.  He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management at John Brown University.

Gregg has worked in the construction industry for 22 years, including many projects in the health care and education fields in Georgia, Arkansas, Kansas, Colorado and Missouri.  While in Springfield, he's been involved with construction projects at Wonders of Wildlife Museum and the Ozark Mill restoration and renovation.  He's a member of the American Institute of Constructors, American Society for Healthcare Engineering, and Leadership Springfield Class 38.

Gregg is on the Facilities Committee of New Covenant Christian Academy, and volunteers at Ronald McDonald House, Light the Way Ministry, and Head for the Cure.   He and his wife, Nichole, have two children.



 

Cody joined on Nov. 14.  His sponsor is Sam Hamra and his co-sponsor is Amy Blansit.

Cody is the president of BASE Construction & Management.  His work can be seen in buildings such as the Fairbanks Building, Mount Vernon City Hall, Logan-Rogersville Community Shelter, Andy B's, and many more.  He studied Construction Engineering Technology at the University of Nebraska in Omaha.

Cody has been in the area for 11 years and lives in Rogersville.  He supports organizations throughout the community such as Rogersville Wrestling Club, Rogersville Community Foundation, Dynamic Strides Therapy, Isabel's House, and Paisley Collins Foundation.  He is also a member of Springfield Contractors Association, Tristate Contractors Association, and the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce.  When he is not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Lindsay, and their two children. 

The veterans from Rotary Club of Springfield Southeast posed for a picture on November 7, after our program about the Missouri Veterans Cemetery. We are honored to know you and we thank you for your service.