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Amanda Bretz

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Ones To Watch Class of 2025

  • photography byKeith Borgmeyer
  • Posted on September 22, 2025September 23, 2025
  • story byAmanda Bretz
Each year, the Ones to Watch recognition honors a new class of emerging leaders whose passion, purpose, and perseverance set them apart. The Class of 2025 embodies the theme “Stories…
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Justin Parker

  • photography byKeith Borgmeyer
  • Posted on September 22, 2025September 22, 2025
  • story byAmanda Bretz
Justin Parker: Human Resources Director, Jefferson City Medical Group Originally from Trenton, Missouri, Justin has always had a heart for helping others. After spending several years in Columbia, he and…
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Kale Brucks

  • photography byKeith Borgmeyer
  • Posted on September 22, 2025September 22, 2025
  • story byAmanda Bretz
Kale Brucks: Owner, Engine Company Leather Before he started Engine Company Leather, Kale Brucks had a long career as a firefighter. He joined as a volunteer firefighter at age 16,…
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Nicole Branch

  • photography byKeith Borgmeyer
  • Posted on September 22, 2025September 22, 2025
  • story byAmanda Bretz
Nicole Branch: Owner, Wildflower Lane What began as a side hustle making hand-stamped jewelry evolved into one of Jefferson City’s fastest-growing retail spaces. Nicole Branch is the woman behind the…
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Kate Amick

  • photography byKeith Borgmeyer
  • Posted on September 22, 2025September 22, 2025
  • story byAmanda Bretz
Kate Amick: Executive Director, Common Ground Although she is now leading a community service agency that helps neighbors in Jefferson City get out of poverty and reach their full potential,…
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Aubrey Allen

  • photography byKeith Borgmeyer
  • Posted on September 22, 2025September 22, 2025
  • story byAmanda Bretz
Aubrey Allen: Assistant Activities Director and Teacher, Capital City High School t Capital City High School, Aubrey Allen is the assistant activities director and an engineering teacher. In this hybrid…
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Framing the Future: The Quaker Windows Story

  • photography byCourtesy of Quaker Windows & Doors
  • Posted on May 16, 2025May 22, 2025
  • story byAmanda Bretz
Quaker Windows & Doors builds an innovative, industry leading, nationwide company in a small Central Missouri town. South of Jefferson City, nestled in the rolling hills of Central Missouri, lies…
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Full Circle: The Story of Rebecca Welsh and the HALO Foundation

  • photography byKeith Borgmeyer
  • Posted on March 19, 2025April 17, 2025
  • story byAmanda Bretz
How Rebecca Welsh founded the organization that’s changing the lives of homeless youth. Although Rebecca Welsh was born in small-town Monett, Missouri, a portion of her childhood was growing up…
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Julie Allen: Most Impactful Volunteer

  • photography byAnthony Jinson
  • Posted on October 2, 2024October 2, 2024
  • story byAmanda Bretz
Most Impactful Volunteer: Julie Allen As a former government worker and advocate for voter education, Julie Allen is no stranger to civic engagement. She’s worked with numerous organizations, including Jefferson…
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Holly Nunn: Most Impactful Board Member

  • photography byAnthony Jinson
  • Posted on October 2, 2024October 2, 2024
  • story byAmanda Bretz
Most Impactful Board Member: Holly Nunn, Capital Arts Capital Arts is a nonprofit community art gallery with a mission to encourage, promote, and support the arts in Jefferson City and…
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