This article explores the diverse careers of individuals associated with Missouri, highlighting their contributions to education, media, and community service. From instructors at technical colleges to news anchors and dedicated board members, these professionals play vital roles in shaping the community.
Educators in Missouri
Missouri is home to numerous dedicated educators who contribute to the development of students across various fields. Here are some instructors and their areas of expertise:
- Corey Thompson: Instructor at Wentzville
- Corey J. Lowder: Automotive Maintenance Technology Instructor
- Chester C. Tussey: Instructor
- Brooke M. Isringhausen: Instructor
- Atif S. Mahr Sr.: Instructor
- Anthony T. Doss: Instructor
- Andrew A. Eisterhold: Adjunct Instructor - Central MO
- Alex P. Doll: Instructor, GM ASEP
- Adam D. Romine: Adjunct Instructor
- Abenaa Swanke: Adjunct Instructor
- Aaron M. Pepper: Adjunct Instructor
- Logan Bradshaw: Full Time Instructor, West
- James T. Jackson: Full Time Instructor, Perryville
- Dan Nottmeyer: Adjunct Instructor
- Don Pierce, Jr.: Adjunct Instructor
- Michael Johannesson: Adjunct Instructor
- Steve Maine: Adjunct Instructor
- Chris Nelson: Full Time Instructor
- Shaunda A. White: Adjunct Instructor
- Scott A. White: Adjunct Instructor
These instructors, along with many others, provide valuable training and education in various technical and academic fields throughout Missouri.
Chad Plein: A Multi-Emmy Award-Winning Anchor at KY3
Chad Plein is a multi-Emmy Award-winning anchor who joined KY3 in 2007. Over the years Chad has covered countless Cardinals and Royals World Series games, the Chiefs in Miami for Super Bowl 54, Missouri State in the NCAA Tournaments for women's basketball and baseball, and Drury's 2013 National Championship run. In January 2020, Chad broke the national story of Bobby Petrino taking the Missouri State University football job.
Chad's first real experience as a part of the media was as an intern for ABC News Nightline. The Midwest Bureau put Chad right in the middle of a heated home run race in September of 1998 between Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa. Already an avid sports fan, Chad knew this was the right choice for his career.
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After spending almost three years as a sports producer at KSDK (NBC) in St. Louis, Chad got his on-air start at KQTV (ABC) in St. Joseph in 2002. In 2004, when his contract as the sports director expired, Chad moved to Joplin for the same position at KOAM (CBS). After three years in the Four States, Chad moved into news accepting a weekend anchor position at KY3. For five years, Chad enjoyed touring the Ozarks to meet and tell the stories of area residents.
In 2012, when Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Legend Ned Reynolds decided to semi-retire, he hand picked Chad to fill in on the weeknight sports desk. At the same time, KY3 was launching Ozarks Sports Zone to give the station a fresh, new look at high school sports. Since then, Chad has won four Emmys as best sports anchor in the Midwest beating a close friend and mentor in St. Louis three times.
At the age of 39, Chad suffered a heart attack requiring open-heart surgery. Since then, the American Heart Association has become a charity Chad will help out with speaking engagements and fundraisers. Giving back to his community is something important to Chad. Since arriving in Springfield, Chad has been named the Leukemia and Lymphoma Man of the Year in 2012 for his fundraising efforts and recognized in the Springfield Business Journal's 40-under-40 in 2014.
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Missouri Coalition for Quality Care (MCQC) Board Members
The Missouri Coalition for Quality Care (MCQC) is guided by a dedicated board of directors. Here are some of its members:
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- PRESIDENT, DAVE DAMICO: Dave Damico is a life-long Kansas Citian and a graduate of Southwest Missouri State/Missouri State University. After graduating, he taught American History and Geography at the St. James High School in St. James, Missouri. He spent the bulk of his employment with the State working for the Division of Child Support Enforcement. He established the Jackson County Child Support Enforcement Office. For the past 14 years he has volunteered at the National World War I Museum and Memorial as Docent and Museum Guide. He has been on the MCQC Board since 2004, serving as Treasurer and President.
- VICE PRESIDENT, ANN BICKEL: Ann Bickel lives in Jefferson City, and worked for the State for 27 years, ending with 13 years for the Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Secretary of State’s Office. After retiring from the state, Ann worked for the Missouri Alliance for Home Care, where she managed the Missouri End of Life Coalition, the Missouri Adult Day Care Association, and the Missouri Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.
- SECRETARY, MARIE SULZE: Marie Sulze lives in Rolla, and is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Rolla. After graduation, she was a supervisor at the Rolla Remote Data Processing Center for the First National Bank of St. Louis. From there, she worked for the State of Missouri Child Support Enforcement program as an investigator and office manager. She retired after working for the State for 31 years.
- TREASURER, JO ANNE MORROW: Jo Anne Morrow is a retired attorney who lives in the St. Louis City. She spent her career in health care, for 14 years as a registered nurse and 35 years as an attorney specializing in health law. In the late 1980’s she represented the State of Missouri in its enforcement of quality of care standards for nursing homes. Her most recent position was with Legal Services of Eastern Missouri representing children and pregnant women who were denied health care under the State’s Medicaid program.
- Gloria Harrelson: She taught high school social studies. Later, she worked in child support enforcement for the State of Missouri and then for private contractors. After an early retirement, she joined MCQC, serving on the board since 2015.
- Ashley Ricket: She has worked as an attorney advocating for Missouri and Kansas residents of nursing homes, as well as strongly advocating for children who are injured in Missouri and Kansas.
Jane Moore: CEO of Missouri Hospice & Palliative Care Association
Jane Moore has served as Missouri Hospice & Palliative Care Association (MHPCA) as CEO since October 2008. Previously, Jane served as Membership Director of the North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers. At MHPCA, Jane is responsible for coordinating all aspects of the state health care association for hospice providers. This includes educational event planning and implementation; budget management and implementation; grant writing and strategic planning; marketing, communications and technical support for all members; collaboration with heath care providers; lobbying and advocating for quality end of life care and the hospice philosophy.
Ms. Moore brought a Prison Hospice Program to Missouri and created the first Hospice Medicaid Data Research Project that has been recognized nationally.
Dr. Anthony Doss: A Life of Service and Dedication
Dr. Anthony Doss, age 83, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023, in Abingdon, VA. Born in Columbo, Sri Lanka, Dr. Doss completed his medical degree at the University of Ceylon in 1967 before pursuing a psychiatric residency in Queens, NY. He served as an attending physician in Hazard County, KY, and later opened a practice in Chilhowie, VA.
Dr. Doss is survived by his children, Princy Doss, Dr. Vinodh Doss, Dr. Manoj Doss, and Danny Doss; and his cherished grandchildren, Vinoj Fullen, Ravit Doss, and Vedha Doss. Dr. Doss leaves behind a legacy of love and dedication.
Jon Farney: President and CEO of State Farm
Jon Farney is President and Chief Executive Officer of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company. Farney joined State Farm in 1993 and has served in a variety of executive leadership positions including assistant vice president - securities products, assistant vice president - planning & analysis, vice president - financial operations and operations vice president - underwriting. He was promoted to senior vice president, treasurer and chief financial officer in 2016. He received a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Illinois State University, Normal and earned his MBA from the University of Michigan.
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