Bill Squires introduced her on Jan. 25.  Her co-sponsor is Bob Hammerschmidt.

Ashley was born and raised in Springfield.  She attended Glendale High School, where she played soccer, was a peer mediator, created artwork for the school’s art magazine, and received accolades in journalism and art.

She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration at Drury University, where she was active in Students in Free Enterprise and won the SIFE World Cup in 2003.  Ashley was also an Executive Committee member for two years in Pi Beta Phi fraternity.

Ashley served three years as Director of Operations for United Way of the Ozarks.  She became Executive Director of Springfield Ballet in early 2017 after former Springfield Southeast Rotary member Evan Bennett left that position for a job in another city.

Ashley enjoys volunteering for several organizations including Springfield Ballet Guild, Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Advisory Board, Sporting Springfield Soccer Club, Girl Scouts, Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, and Springfield Regional Arts Council.  She also was in Class 33 of Leadership Springfield.  She made her acting debut as the Maid in Springfield Ballet’s The Nutcracker in December 2016. 

Ashley and her husband, Amos, have three daughters and two pets.  They spend their weekends at soccer fields, a ballet studio, at home watching a movie or celebrating events with family and friends.

President Lori Barnes Miller introduced Ken on Jan. 11.  His co-sponsor is David Reid.

Ken is a financial consultant who is celebrating his 24th year of helping clients manage their accumulated wealth and meet financial goals.  Ken is a branch manager and vice president of Investments at Stifel, Nicolaus & Company.  He manages its branches in Springfield, Joplin, and Rolla.   He moved from Joplin to Springfield in April 2017 to serve in his expanded role with the company.

Ken's experience with Rotary began in 1994 as a member of Rotary Club of Odessa and continued with Daybreak Rotary Club of Joplin.   In Joplin Daybreak, he served in many capacities, including president in 2011-'12 as Joplin started its recovery from the devastating tornado in May 2011.   During that time, he helped build two Rotary Habitat for Humanity homes and Rotary Miracle Field of Joplin.  He also has been fortunate to be able to attend two Rotary International conventions in New Orleans and Bangkok.

In addition to Rotary, Ken serves the community as a board member and past president of the Children's Center of Southwest Missouri.

In his spare time, Ken enjoys spending time with his son, Connor, 20, and daughter, Anna, 17.  Ken is also a runner and tries to run three or more half-marathons each year.

Bill Squires introduced Judy on Dec. 21.  Her co-sponsor is Jason Brown.

Judy is is a prior 10-year member of Springfield Southeast Rotary Club who received our club's Lend-a-Hand Award in 2010.  She is corporate marketing director for Metro Appliances and More, an employee-owned company with nine stores in four states.  She's worked there since 2003.

Judy's hometown is Sikeston.  She studied public relations and marketing at Southwest Missouri State University (now MSU).

Judy also hosts "Dishing it Up with Judy Bilyeu," a cooking show featuring local chefs that airs on Medicacom cable channel 22.   She was honored in 2008 by Springfield Business Journal as one of the Most Influential Women of Springfield.

Judy has a special place in her heart for homeless people.  She's serving her sixth year on the Board of Directors of The Kitchen, Inc.  She's also a volunteer at The Gathering Friends, an organization that helps homeless people who may not qualify for resources offered through The Kitchen.  She previously served as president and board member for several years for the Regional Girls Shelter, which is now known as Ashley House.

Judy is a member of Springfield Design Association and serves on the church council of The Venues Church.

Judy has a son and a daughter, both married, and recently became a grandmother for the fourth time.

Brent Baldwin introduced her on Nov. 2.  Her co-sponsor is Gary Leonard.

Tammy was born and raised in Wayne,  Neb.  She received her Bachelor’s degree in Business with a concentration in Accounting from Wayne State College in 1994.

She and her husband chose Springfield as their home because it's between Nebraska and Atlanta, where he grew up.

Tammy is a CPA and partner at RMMC (Roberts, McKenzie, Mangan & Cummings).  She has more than 20 years of experience, mostly in public accounting, but also several years as the controller of a large company.   She specializes in taxation, controller/CFO outsourcing, and computer consulting for small to medium sized companies.

Tammy has a passion for civic involvement.  Her volunteer service includes the American Red Cross, United Way, Relay for Life, The Summit Preparatory School, Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland, and the Republic Athletic Booster Club.   Her professional affiliations include the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants.

He was introduced on Aug. 24. His cosponsors are Adrienne McCoy and Marc Mayer.

Austin has lived in this area all his life, and in Springfield for five years. He earned a bachelor's of science degree in economics at Missouri State University and then served in the U.S. Army.

He was introduced on July 24. His co-sponsors are Shallina Goodnight and Linda Ramey-Greiwe.

Marty Goodnight earned a degree in advertising from Kansas State University in 1998. He worked at the Kansas City Star from April 2003 to July 2008, advancing from account executive to interim vice-president of Advertising.

He moved to Nixa nine years ago and Springfield four years ago. Marty worked as the advertising director at the Springfield News-Leader for six years, then was self-employed in the advertising field for two years, worked one year for Whitaker Publishing, and in June 2016 became associate publisher of the Springfield Business Journal, where he's in charge of revenue, circulation, marketing, and events.

Bob Hammerschmidt introduced him on July 20. His co-sponsor is Lisa Odom.

An advocate for community health for more than 35 years, Jay joined Jordan Valley Community Health Center in 2016 as vice president of administration after serving at Mercy Hospital for more than 30 years, most recently as senior vice president and chief operating officer.