On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Dave Nuss from HFL Consulting/HFL Networks. Dave shares a bit about his businesses and what he enjoys about our community. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured on the Behind the Community podcast, email us at chamber@wsrchambe…

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Gary & Heike Hackney from Serenity Spa & Wellness Center. They share what led them to start their business and why they love this community so much. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured on the Behind the Community podcast, ema…

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Leadership Pulaski County Class 10 graduates April Bryan, Chantel Higdon and Geoff Knoll. They share what they enjoyed most about the course and why you should sign up for the next class which starts in August. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your bus…

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Luge Hardman, 2022 Citizen of the Year. Luge shares what it means to her being named Citizen of the Year and why she loves this community so much. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured on the Behind the Community podcast, email…

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Hilary Bales, new superintendent of the Waynesville R-VI School District. Hilary shares her goals for the school district and what she loves about our community. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured on the Behind the Community…

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with outgoing Chamber Ambassador Club President John Moore and incoming president Theresa Stafford. John and Theresa talk about why they want to continue growing the Ambassador Club and what it means to represent the Chamber and their role in making Chamber members fe…

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Ken & Elaine Harrison from St. Robert Self-Storage & U-Haul/Harrison Rentals & Investments. They talk about what they love about our community, both the people and the opportunities and why they chose to keep their businesses here. To learn more about the WSR Cha…

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with David Brown from Lost in the Woods Cycle and Supply. He shares that he believes leaders should be kind and honest. He also shares what he loves about living and owning a business in our community and the legacy he hopes to create. To learn more about the WSR Cham…

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Tai Kimes from Blue Star Families of Missouri. She shared the mission of the Blue Star Families organization and how they work to serve military families. She also shared what she loves about living and working in our community. To learn more about the WSR Chambe…

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Rocky & Maggie Espinoza from Haute Dawgs Gourmet Hot Dogs & Eatery. They share their journey to owning their own business, what their business name means and why they love this community. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured o…

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Edward Conley, the 2022 Veteran of the Year. Ed shares his adventures of serving in the Army and why he enjoys our community. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured on the Behind the Community podcast, email us at chamber@wsrcha…

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Charles Quinn and Cynthia Andry from the The Pulaski County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) . Charles and Cynthia share the mission of their organization and what it means to be a part of our community. They also s…

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Jay Fox from Fox Financial Group. Jay shares how he loves the support he sees in this community. He also shares what he enjoys the most about assisting families with their financial planning. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featur…

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Jenna Hamilton from Every Blooming Thing. Jenna shares why she chose to go into the family business and why she loves our community so much. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured on the Behind the Community podcast, email us at…

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Jarrod McCleod from Sign Smart. Jarrod shares what brought him to our community to start his business and why he views his employees as family. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured on the Behind the Community podcast, email us…

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Pastor Susan Marshall from Still Useable Ministries. Pastor Marshall shares how she is able to do the work she has been called to do with the help of our community. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured on the Behind the Commun…

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with incoming Chamber Board President, Rosalind Pride. Rosalind shares why she chose to serve on the Chamber Board and why she feels the Chamber is important to the community. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured on the Behind the …

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with outgoing Chamber Board Member, Theresa Stafford from American Family Insurance Stafford Agency. Theresa shares what she has learned and what she has enjoyed serving on the Chamber Board. She also shares how much she loves how our local community pulls together. T…

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Lorenzo Valdivia from Force Multiplier Defensive Systems. Lorenzo shares that he strives to be motivated daily to be better to everyone he comes in contact with and what that means. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured on the …

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Waynesville R-VI School District Superintendent Dr. Brian Henry. Dr. Henry shared what he has loved about serving in this community. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured on the Behind the Community podcast, email us at chamber…

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Junior Leadership Pulaski County graduates, Ashley Baker, Clayton Gregory and Kailey Sowards. They share the impact that the Junior Leadership Pulaski County program has had on them and what they learned. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business …

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Tracy O'Quinn from O'Quinn Marketing. Tracy shares why she started the "Fort NOT Lost in the Woods" Podcast and what she has learned from her guests and why she wants to share their stories. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be feature…

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats Zach Guller and Miriam Jones, recent graduates from Leadership Pulaski County Class 9. They share what they learned and why you should apply for the next session. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured on the Behind the Community pod…

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Michelle Reeves from the Waynesville-St. Robert Senior Center. Michelle shares that the senior center is more than just a place to go for a meal and why she loves serving the patrons who go there. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be f…

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats Larry Helms from BSC Outdoors. Larry shares how he loves the diversity of our community and how he loves to watch them fall in love with Pulaski County. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured on the Behind the Community podcast, emai…

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Pastor Brett Reith from Waynesville United Methodist Church. Pastor Reith shares the importance of learning to build realistic expectations on flexibility and adaptability and offering yourself grace. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can …

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats Donald Dodds from the Phelps County Focus. Donald shares his advice on the importance of being honest with yourself when building your career. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured on the Behind the Community podcast, email us at ch…

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with outgoing Chamber Ambassador Club President Chantel Higdon and incoming president John Moore. Chantel and John share what led them to become Chamber Ambassadors and why wearing the blue coat is important to them. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your bu…

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Mike Edwards from Alpha Media. Mike shares about his long career in radio and how he loves how much our community supports the military. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured on the Behind the Community podcast, email us at cha…

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Doug Potts, Economic Development with the City of Waynesville. Doug shares some goals in his new role and how vital it is to have a strong community spirit. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured on the Behind the Community podc…

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Stephanie Ireland. Stephanie talks about the importance of focusing on what you can control and also encourages everyone to be involved with something and being a part of the solution. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured on t…

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Brittany Raines from Giving TuesdayMilitary FLW Area. She shares information about their big upcoming Kindness on Route 66 event and why she loves the involvement of everyone in our community. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featu…

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Johnnie Bryant, 2021 Veteran of the Year. He shares why he chooses to volunteer with various organizations in Pulaski County and why it's important for him to give back. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured on the Behind the C…

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with David M. Lowe, Attorney at Law. He talks about what an important thing it is to have balance. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured on the Behind the Community podcast, email us at chamber@wsrchamber.com.…

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Curtis Burrow from Communications for Research, Inc. (CFR). He talks about helping his employees become their best self through developing them as leaders to find the why. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured on the Behind the…

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Richard Baptiste from Paul's Furniture Outlet. He talks about how to find balance between work and personal life by not taking things to serious. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured on the Behind the Community podcast, email …

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Matt Smith from Matt Smith Real Estate Group. He talks about how he started in Real Estate and continues to look at his team's purpose as they have grown. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured on the Behind the Community podcas…

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Sissy Weiner from Aaron's. She shares insights on working in retail and being there for her customers. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured on the Behind the Community podcast, email us at chamber@wsrchamber.com.…

On today’s Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray talks with CHOICES Program Presenters - Janel Rowell, Don Murray and Michelle Beckley. They share why they present this program to all 8th graders in Pulaski County and why you should too. The CHOICES program is a partnership between the WSR Chamber, Rotary Club of Pulaski County and …

On today’s Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray talks with new Chamber Board President Chris Wilkins, owner and manager for Sellers-Sexton, Inc., a franchised Ford, Lincoln, Mazda car dealership. Chris discusses his goals for the upcoming Chamber year as Board President. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can…

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with new Chamber Board Members Carrie Williamson, Kelly Brownfield and Laura Schoephorster. They shared why they decide to apply for a Board seat and their journeys of growth through service helped them get ready for this new leadership role. To learn more about the W…

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Fort Wood Hotels, Rick Morris. Rick talks about the opportunities he has had "roll up his sleeves" and serve in this community and the joy he feels seeing the beauty in this region. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured on the …

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with new Armed Services YMCA Executive Director, Zach Guller. Zach shares information about the mission of the Armed Forces YMCA and defines social responsibility, “when we have the power to make a difference, it becomes our responsibility to make a difference.” To le…

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with outgoing Chamber Board Members Janel Rowell, Deborah Baker and Josh Deavours. The board members discuss about learning the big picture of the Chamber’s mission and share how rewarding the experience was to serve our unique community. To learn more about the WSR C…

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with State Representative Bill Hardwick. Representative Hardwick shares insight into his role as a State Representative, the importance of being yourself and why it's important for leaders to develop empathy. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business c…

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Carey Heitman from State Farm Insurance. Carey shares how he came to follow in his father's footsteps and what he hopes his legacy will be and the importance of being purposeful. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured on the Beh…

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Leadership Pulaski County Class 8 members, Tonya Hudson, Amber Box and Christina Mastrine . They discuss what they got out of participating in the Leadership Pulaski County program and why others should too. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your busine…

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Mike Dunbar from Security Bank of Pulaski County. Mike shares his thoughts about leadership and remembering that it's about the ability to serve. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured on the Behind the Community podcast, email …

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Chief Doug Yurecko from the Waynesville Rural Fire Protection District. Chief Yurecko talks about some of his role models and how they shaped him to become the fire chief he is today. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured on th…

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with COL Jeffrey Paine, the US Army Garrison Fort Leonard Wood. COL Paine talks about how we are one community. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured on the Behind the Community podcast, email us at chamber@wsrchamber.com.…