The Breech Advisory Board, or BAB, is made up of 18 – 20 Breech alumni and friends who come together for the sole purpose of improving the performance and reputation of the Breech School. Board members are nominated and serve a 3-year term.
The BAB is critical to the development of Breech. They provide counsel to the Dean, reinforce connections between the Breech School and the broader professional community, and, most importantly, support and mentor our students as they prepare for their future careers.
Najem Agnew
Advisor; Ollis/Akers/Arney Business & Risk Advisors
Father to 3 young boys, Husband to a Springfield Public Schools principal. 15 years leadership experience in Springfield Hospitality Industry. Raised in Iberia, Missouri. Hobbies include weight training, coaching youth sports, and sudoku.
Amy Blansit
DHSc; CEO and Founder Drew Lewis Foundation, Inc
Dr. Amy Blansit is a bold changemaker and proud Drury alum. She is the founder of the Drew Lewis Foundation—where she’s redefining what community empowerment looks like. She developed RISE, a groundbreaking poverty alleviation initiative, and leads operations at The Fairbanks—a once-abandoned school turned thriving community hub in Springfield’s Grant Beach neighborhood. Amy also spearheads the Blue House Project, an innovative homeownership program tackling the housing crisis head-on. With a doctorate in Health Science from A.T. Still University and experience as a former Missouri State University kinesiology faculty member, Amy brings both expertise and heart to her work. Named Biz 417 Person of the Year, Springfield Daily Citizen Catalyst for Good, and recognized by the Urban Land Institute, she’s on a mission to flip the script on poverty, housing, and community development.
Alisha Campbell
Special Agent; IRS-CI
After graduating from Drury University in May 2002, Alisha became a Special Agent with the Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigations (IRS-CI). Over the last twenty years, Alisha has worked a variety of federal fraud cases, including those with money laundering, bank fraud, public corruption, and of course, tax fraud violations. Alisha works the financial cases from the receipt of the information through the entire prosecution processes. When not fighting financial crime, Alisha is involved with in her local community and church. She also stays busy with her very active family.
Buddy Coulter
Vice President of Finance; Andy’s Frozen Custard
Judy Hadsall
President/CEO; Multipli Credit Union
Ms. Judy Hadsall has been the President/Chief Executive Officer of Multipli Credit Union in Springfield, Missouri since 1997. Ms. Hadsall serves as the Manager of MFN Joint Venture, a credit union service organization that provides data processing solutions to credit unions. Prior to joining the credit union, she was a commercial lender for a large regional bank. Ms. Hadsall has served as chair of the Heartland Credit Union Association, servicing Missouri and Kansas Credit Unions. She has served as chair and vice chair of the Missouri Credit Union Association. Ms. Hadsall serves on the board of Community Partnership of the Ozarks. She works extensively with the Drew Lewis Foundation, specifically the Northwest Project.
Rob Haik
Principal/Architect; hdesigngroup, llc
Being raised in the Springfield community and working in architecture for more than 30 years has allowed me to establish strong ties and gain vast knowledge in the regional business climate and construction industry.
Being a graduate of Drury University; I have always placed a strong emphasis on quality design, space planning, and a strong focus of establishing relationships beyond the typical Client expectations. This has resulted in being involved with creative solutions for a diverse range of people and projects.
I am passionate, committed to excellence, and my perfectionist attitude are significant drivers for the success of hdesigngroup and the relationships we have created.
As founding principal of hdesigngroup, I involve myself with all facets of the projects, enjoy mentoring my talented staff and going beyond in effort to what is typically expected.
Justin Hastings
President, Mid-Am Metal Forming, Finishing, & Fabricating
Justin Hastings is the president of Mid-Am Metal Forming, a multistate manufacturing company specializing in custom architectural, aerospace, marine, and automotive components. Having been with the company since 2009, he previously served several positions within the organization, including chief operating officer, human resources director, operations manager, project manager, and process improvement engineer.
Born in Houston, Texas, Justin moved to Springfield, Missouri at a young age. He attended Drury University, where he received his BBA and MBA, both of which provided a solid foundation for his professional experience. Having benefited from higher education, he is passionate about ensuring others have access to the same guidance and opportunities.
Justin and his wife Tara enjoy spending time with their daughter Kaylan and son Viggo. While not working, they can usually be found on the soccer pitch or at track meets.
Shari Hoffman
Managing Director; FORVIS/Mazars
Shari has been a member of the wealth management industry since 1986, providing financial and estate planning services to high-net-worth families. She coordinates investment management with tax, retirement, financial education, and estate planning. She is a Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA) and previously chaired the Client Experience Committee for Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors, LLC.
As a Forvis Mazars Private Client™ advisor, she also focuses on helping Forvis Mazars clients build and preserve their family’s legacy through an integrated suite of services designed to address multigenerational objectives. Shari currently serves as co-chair of the firm’s Family Office Committee. She is a member of Family Office Exchange Integrated Wealth Advisor Council.
Shari is a member of the Greene County Estate Planning Council and a graduate of Leadership Springfield. She was recognized by Springfield Business Journal as one of 2013’s “20 Most Influential Women” and as a 2016 Trusted Adviser.
She has served on the board of directors for Community Foundation of the Ozarks, Drury University Alumni Council, Drury University Breech Advisory Board, American Diabetes Association, Gloria Deo Academy and event co-chair for the American Diabetes Association’s Red Ball Gala.
Shari is a graduate of Drury University, Springfield, Missouri, with a B.A. degree in accounting and business administration, and a honors graduate of Cannon Financial Institute, Athens, Georgia. She also completed the Financial Management for the Family Office program of Graziadio Business School, Pepperdine University, Malibu, California.
Rian Keith
GTM Operations Analyst; Duck Creek Technologies
Rian graduated from Drury University and the Breech School of Business in 2018, where she focused on Business Administration and Communication. During her time in undergrad, she was involved as a Student Ambassador, worked as a student worker in the Admissions Office, and was a leader for Cru on campus. Shortly after graduation, Rian was offered a position as a Graduate Assistant at Drury, and she decided to continue her education and was a member of the MBA class of 2020. After graduating, she took a job with Duck Creek Technologies out of Bolivar, MO. At Duck Creek, Rian works on the Go-to-Market team as an Operations Analyst.
Mary Ling
Director of Human Resources, Amprod
Mary began working at Amprod in October 2022 as the Director of Human Resources. Prior to that, her career path included being an Engagement Specialist for People Centric Consulting Group, a Global Director of Human Resources at Positronic for 10 years, along with accounting, management, and sales experience . Mary and her husband, Eric, have two daughters and one son. In her free time, Mary provides support to the family dairy business.
A 2016 graduate of Drury’s MBA program, Mary counts her travel abroad in that time, studying Greece’s business systems, as a vital component of her growth as a global leader. Prior to obtaining her master’s, she received her Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Business – Finance and Management from Missouri State University.
Mary’s hobbies are wide-ranging, from literal deck-building to extensive philanthropic endeavors. She has served in several positions on the Springfield Ballet Board of Directors, helping to make a difference for children in the community. She was a graduate of Leadership Springfield’s Class of 35, and is a member of the local Springfield Area Human Resources Association, as well as the Society of Human Resources Management.
Matt McFail
CFO of OakStar Bank
Matt McFail is currently the CFO of OakStar Bank in Springfield, MO. He has served this role with the company for over 11 years. Since joining OakStar Bank, Matt has been pivotal in growing the company from a single location with $90 million in total assets to a 20+ location, three bank holding companies with over $2 billion in total assets.
Matt started his education at Drury in 1997 to earn a degree in Architecture. After two years in the architecture program, the decision was made to change his major to accounting. Matt was very active in the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity during his tenure at Drury. In 2002 he graduated with a BS in Accounting and Business Administration. During the later years of college, Matt started his career in banking as a part-time teller for a local community bank. That position helped guide Matt into a full-time career in Community Banking.
Matt and his wife Laura enjoy traveling, and spending time with their two children; Ryan and Lindsay.
Marla Storm
Chief Human Resources Officer, WOOD, PLC
Marla Storm is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Wood plc, a global leader in consulting and engineering. As CHRO, Marla leads the connection between Wood’s strategic direction and its people, ensuring talent strategies deliver successful business outcomes.
With over 20 years of HR leadership experience across the aviation, pharmaceutical, infrastructure, and energy sectors, Marla is dedicated to fostering a diverse and collaborative workforce. She is passionate about skill development and continuous improvement both within HR and throughout the organization.
Marla joined Wood from Balfour Beatty where she was Chief Human Resources Officer for the company’s Buildings, Civils and Investments businesses in the US. Prior to Balfour Beatty, she held HR leadership roles in both Boeing and McKesson Corporation.
Marla holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Drury University and a Master of Business Administration from Baylor University.
John Throckmorton
Admin Director of Procedure, CoxHealth
Ashley Walden
VP of Community Impact, Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks has hired Ashley Walden as its vice president of community impact. She will start Tuesday, Feb. 18, to guide the CFO’s wide range of grantmaking and scholarship programs.
Walden brings years of nonprofit leadership to the CFO, most recently as the senior development officer for the Mercy Health Foundation. She previously served as executive director for Springfield Ballet and director of operations for United Way of the Ozarks.
“Ashley has a deep understanding of our community’s needs and a track record of creating lasting impact for the organizations she has served,” said Winter Kinne, president and CEO of the CFO. “We look forward to working with Ashley as she leads our effort to turn the generosity of so many into the transformational work of philanthropy.”
Walden graduated from Drury University in 2005 with a bachelor’s in business administration. She is a member of Rotary Club of Southeast Springfield and chairs its Rotary Youth Leadership Awards committee. Walden also has volunteered with Springfield Ballet Guild, Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland and Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club. She is a member of Leadership Springfield’s Signature Class 33.
“It is an honor to join the fantastic team at the CFO in my dream job,” Walden said. “I couldn’t be more excited for the opportunity to use my strengths and talents to make a meaningful impact in communities across our region.”
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks is the region’s largest public charitable foundation serving donors, nonprofit partners and 55 regional affiliate foundations with assets totaling $494 million as of June 30, 2024. The CFO’s mission is to improve the quality of life for everyone in central and southern Missouri through resource development, community grantmaking, collaboration and public leadership.