BUSINESS POWER NETWORK - Key Persons
Southwest Missouri has always been Casey's home - he was born and raised in Branson, and after graduating high school, Casey attended the College of the Ozarks, where he learned a work ethic that's still with him today. After graduating college with a Bachelors in Business Administration, he and his wife moved in to their first house in Ozark. They now have two children, and have called Springfield our home for many years.
Casey has been in the mortgage industry for over 20 years, and although the industry has gone through many changes, one thing that will never change is how he takes care of his clients. That is why Casey's motto - "I always have your best interest!" - holds true.
Strong family ties form the basis of Casey's philosophy as a loan officer: He wouldn't do any less for you, as his client, than he would for his own family. Education is also a strong basis for Casey, probably stemming from the fact that his wife is a long-time school principal here in Springfield! He wants you to understand every step as you go through the process together.
Casey wants you to be his customer for life… and he will treat you accordingly. Casey strives to build lasting relationships that enable each and every person relying on him for their financing needs the opportunity to achieve the American dream.
An ideal referral for Casey is someone that is looking to buy their first dream home or someone that is ready to expand their family and upgrade to a larger home. Summit Lending is known for their variety of products that can help assist a first time home buyer, a seasoned investor, and everyone in between.
Josh Keatts joined the real estate world in 2018. With a desire to coach and consult, Josh works for his clients, with their goals at the forefront. When it comes to his clients, Josh answers objections with results, moving obstacles out of the way to get the best results for his clients.
When Josh is not working he can be found spending time with his wife, Sara, and daughter, Asher. He is an avid fisherman and hunter, sponsoring and participating in many local and regional tournaments!
Julian Garcia has over 16 years working with clients in different capacities in different industries. From deep-rooted customer service to providing world class sales experience, he knows and understands how to help people. He has been trained by some of the best companies in the world, many of which you'll find on the Forbes Top 20 list.
Though Julian resides in Springfield, he has worked with clients all across the globe, including countries in the EU, Asia, Russia, China, Canada, and many countries in South America. He's also had the privilege of aiding many top global powers such as Amazon, Ford, NASA, British Ministry of Defense, as well as Raytheon, Boeing, and Ferrari. Needless to say, he's met some incredible people along the way!
In his free time, you'll find him enjoying time with his family, at Crossfit Republic, Word of Life Church, or riding his bicycle to train for the Bike MS150 Ozark. He is an active member of the Republic Chamber of Commerce and volunteers at his home church weekly, and also aids athletes in the Special Olympics here in Ozark when there is a powerlifting meet.
In conclusion, Julian has a heart to help and serve, which is why his career in the insurance world is a perfect fit! Whether you need health insurance, dental/vision plans, cancer and/or stroke insurance, or long/short term disability plans he is the person to see. Give him a call over at Nations Insurance Agency!
Job Titles:
- Office Manager / Service Writer for Yocum Automotive
Kacie Presnall is the office manager/service writer for Yocum Automotive in Republic, MO, where she has worked since 2008. Yocum is a full-service auto repair facility. Kacie loves her job because it gives her the opportunity to truly help people and the ability to educate her customers about their vehicles and repairs. Kacie knows drivers have many choices in auto repair, so for them to give Yocum Automotive an opportunity to repair and maintain their second largest investment is something she takes very seriously.
When she's not working, you can find Kacie spending time with her family, usually outdoors. She enjoys hunting, fishing, and target practice. Kacie and her husband have been married 22 years, and have three sons and a daughter, 4 dogs, chickens, and a cat. They have also been blessed with a wonderful daughter-in-law and two grandsons. Kacie loves to cook big family dinners, and she also has an in-home bakery as a side business. She loves volunteering at her church in the nursery, and is a leader of their Women's Ministry.
For nearly 16 years, Leslie had the privilege of serving as a high school educator. One of her favorite classes/subjects to teach was Personal Finance; she loved helping students learn some basic principles for managing their money, as she knew this would benefit them greatly no matter where they ended up in life. Though Leslie has now transitioned out of the classroom, she is not quite ready to give up learning and teaching.
Now she can focus her ‘teacher heart' entirely on the things that truly bring joy, peace, and freedom: helping her clients organize their lives. Her professional organization skills can be applied to many different facets of life, from getting a handle on those boxes of family photos, to downsizing from a large home to a smaller one, to making sense of bills and budgets. Removing disorganization and clutter means a simpler, more peaceful life, so call Leslie to gain control and feel ‘Unburdened' from that overwhelming but unnecesary stress.
Martin Sansom has been surfing the Internet since Al Gore invented it! Just kidding about the Al Gore thing, but he has been an avid Web user since its early days, and has watched it grow in size, complexity, and possibility. Since 2004, Martin has been putting that experience to use as the Owner/Designer of Diamond Mind Web Design, creating websites for small and mid-sized businesses here in Southwest Missouri, St. Louis, Kansas City, Columbia, and as far away as Minnesota.
A West Plains High School graduate, Mike has been living in the Ozarks for 40 years. He started his electrical career in Springfield, MO and has over 20 years of experience in the electrical field. He has earned a license as a Master Electrician.
Job Titles:
- Owner and President of Efficient Integrations
Mike Walker is owner and president of Efficient Integrations in Republic, Missouri. Mike got his start in automotive electronics at the age of 16, befriending the team at a local car audio shop in Schaumburg, IL where he worked mornings as commercial property maintenance. From there, Mike moved on to his second job as a tech assistant at CompUSA.
Since then, Mike has been in the business of electronics integration, working for both large companies and a few smaller local companies. He completed his MBA program in 2016, and began pursuing his dream of owning his own company, which would offer a premium solution that exceeded all of the former companies he had been a part of, in both quality and service.
Mike realized his dream in 2018 when he opened Efficient Integrations, offering premium solutions at competitive pricing for the SW Missouri area. Focusing on the highest quality installation practices and best equipment available for automotive electronics, Efficient Integrations has become known as THE highest quality solution for the area, with clients coming from all over the country for the expertise and niche abilities on offer.
Efficient Integrations was selected through voting by industry and consumers as a top 50 installer and top 50 retailer for all of North America, in both 2022 and 2023. Mike personally holds several industry certifications, including MECP skilled technician certifications, and has continued to pursue additional training and certifications offered throughout the US to ensure that his services and expertise exceed his competition and remain the absolute best solution for electronics integrations.
Job Titles:
- Leader at a Local Christian
Accomplished sales manager, world traveler, and gifted teacher… that just begins to summarize Rob Batchman's life. With over 35 years of accomplished sales and project management experience, Rob has experienced several unique career paths in his life, including call center management, real estate marketing, and tourism group sales.
A central Kansas native, Rob began his career in the Springfield area with MCI/Worldcom, eventually managing call centers throughout the USA and Canada. Changing careers, he spent several years managing sales and marketing for a small real estate company, then moved onto working as a Senior Business Development manager for Sight & Sound Theatres in Branson. Most recently, Rob became a sales and project manager for Midwest Roofing here in Springfield. Having sold over 5 million dollars in roofing in under 4 years, Rob continues to lead his company to success. Rob loves his work because of the high quality that Midwest Roofing offers and the extensive training program they provide.
In his free time, Rob is very active in ministry both here in the local area and abroad. Rob is a leader at a local Christian school, as well as a speaker for the Missouri Royal Rangers ministry, a scouting ministry thru the Assemblies of God. Rob also travels to Uganda, Africa yearly where he trains pastors in leadership and discipleship skills. His purpose in life is to teach and encourage others how to reach their full potential in their personal mission. Rob has traveled to 6 of the 7 continents in his lifetime and plans many more trips in the future. His personal love is the outdoors, in particular hiking through the mountains of Arkansas, searching for waterfalls and interesting geological features.
With over 20 years of experience in the printing industry and a passion for helping people look good in the marketplace, Sally Moffatt started Advertising Print Solutions to provide infinite marketing solutions for your business. APS helps businesseses with printing, promotional products and apparel, and trade-show needs - anything from as small as business cards up to as large as custom full-floor displays.
Sally is a native of Springfield, MO and loves the outdoors. She enjoys riding her bicycle, playing golf, and spending time with family and friends. Sally also is passionate about helping Habitat for Humanity, and is on the committee for the "Ball of the Wild" at Dickerson Park Zoo.
As a local Shelter agent, Terri Frerking takes pride in helping customers find the right coverage at the right price. She can help you plan for life changes and unexpected events. Home and auto insurance lines are her speciality, and Shelter has some of the most competitive rates around.
Terri has deep BPN roots, as her husband Jason was a long-time member with his HVAC company. The Strafford Shelter agency was also the former office of Jay Anderson, another long-time member. So we've known Terri forever, and we're so happy that she has joined our chapter!
In the past Vince has climbed 400 ft+ wind turbines, so it's obvious this guy knows what it means to take work to a higher level. Vince started at Queen City HVAC as an installer, then joined the service team, and now is their Lead Service Expert. He has a base of technical knowledge that has come from years working in the wind and solar industry, and now years in HVAC.
Vince's outstanding service is regularly noticed by customers. When he is not busy as a HVAC Super-tech, he enjoys multiple hobbies, one being golf. His passion however, is competitive bowling. And yes, he is really good - 4 Perfect Games!