Business

Janet DeShazer has retired after 29 years of service with Justin Brands.

The Shell Knob Chamber of Commerce welcomed two new business members recently with ribbon cuttings — Stumpff’s Realty & Auction Service, Inc. and Phoenix Home Care & Hospice. The Stumpff family have been residents of Barry County for over 100 years. Donnie Stumpff, broker and auctioneer, provides a full line of realty and auction services throughout Missouri and Arkansas, specializing in real estate auctions. Stumpff has been recognized as State Auctioneer Champion in both Missouri and Arkansas...

On Aug. 11, people came together to welcome Zach Ball, his family and employees to the community. Zach Ball is a board certified orthopedic clinical specialist and the owner of Advanced Physical Therapy.

The Herrin Animal Hospital has achieved the highest level of veterinary excellence following a thorough evaluation by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). Herrin Animal Hospital earned AAHA accreditation after a rigorous review of the hospital’s practice protocols, medical equipment, facility and client service...

Justin Boot Company celebrated its 10- and 15-year employees on May 9. 

Connie Henson retired from Able 2 Products Company on April 26 after 32 years of service to the local manufacturing company.

Linda Williams celebrated her retirement from Regal on Jan. 9. She started her employment in 1976 and has served in many capacities over those years, most recently in the quality department.

Chad Yarnall, FCC, LUTCF, Barry County Farm Bureau insurance agency sales manager (ASM), achieved membership on the Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance Companies’ T&C Premium and Membership Pyramids.

Bill Curry celebrated his retirement from Regal on March 1.

A Missouri tour operator has been elected to the board of directors of the National Tour Association (NTA), a worldwide organization of travel professionals. Jerry Varner is owner of Making Memories Tours based in Washburn. With pick-up points in Bella Vista, Ark., Washburn, Monett, Springfield, Harrison, Ark., Mountain Home, Ark., Tulsa, Okla., Claremore, Okla., Vinita, Okla., and Joplin, Making Memories Tours plans about 30 tours each year that visit destinations in Canada, the U.S. ...

Harry Stephens and Ray Boxley celebrated their retirements from Regal recently.

Jon Horner, president of Security Bank of Southwest Missouri, is pleased to announce the addition of Steve Slagle as the bank’s senior lender.  Slagle comes from Cortez, Colo., where he was a market bank president and agriculture lender. He has over 20 years of banking experience. ...

On Nov. 29, Regal Cassville honored 59 employees for reaching a milestone in years of service with the company. During a catered luncheon each associate received a certificate and was personally congratulated by the management team. Cassville is pleased to have such a great history of dedicated employees...