Commerce Trust
Commerce Trust, a division of Commerce Bank, announced the addition of four financial industry professionals to its Columbia office. Together they bring almost 90 years of wealth and asset management experience to serve the wealth needs of Commerce Trust clients.
Keith Schawo, CTFA, brings nearly 30 years of experience in the financial services industry to his role as senior vice president and private client advisor team lead with Commerce Trust. He joined the firm after 16 years with Central Trust Company, where he most recently served as executive vice president and market executive.
Greg Jones joins Commerce Trust as a senior vice president and senior private client advisor, bringing more than 20 years of experience in wealth management, estate planning, and trust administration. Previously, he served as senior vice president and trust officer at Central Trust Company.
Sarah Hanneken, CTFA, was named vice president and private client advisor. She came to the firm after 10 years with Central Trust Company, where she served as a vice president and relationship manager.
Steven Jeffrey was appointed senior vice president and portfolio manager, bringing more than 30 years of experience in wealth management experience. Previously, he was a senior vice president and senior portfolio manager at Central Trust Company.
Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital
John Markley, MD, was promoted as chief of the Cardiothoracic Surgery Division within the Department of Surgery at Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital.
Prior to his promotion Dr. Markley served as chief of cardiothoracic surgery since 2013 and was previously faculty with the Veterans Hospital since 2002 (assigned there for active-duty military service). Dr. Markley completed medical school and his residency at Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee.
Dr. Markley was fellowship trained in thoracic and cardiac surgery through Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California Los Angeles. He is a veteran of the armed forces. He served in active duty for 10 years, served two tours in Iraq, and was honorably discharged in 2012 at the rank of lieutenant colonel.
Missouri Employers Mutual
James (Jim) C. Owen, president and CEO of Missouri Employers Mutual, will retire at the end of 2023, after more than a decade with the company.
In a recent news release, Owen says, “My time at MEM has been the most rewarding of my career because of our safety mission and focus on improving workplaces.”
Owen joined MEM as a member of the board of directors in June of 2010 and later served as chair of the board, then interim president and CEO from July to December 2011. Since 2012, he has served as president and CEO, setting the vision and strategic direction of the company.
The Walters Team
Brittany Stone has accumulated five years of experience in the mortgage industry to become a highly accomplished marketing manager for The Walters Team. With a solid background of eight years in marketing, graphic design, and sales, Brittany brings a wealth of expertise to her role.
Outside of work, she treasures time spent with her two boys and channels her artistic flair through videography, photography, and other creative endeavors. Brittany is also a firm believer in helping others unleash their artistic expression. As a testament to her entrepreneurial spirit, she runs her own media business and actively supports individuals in their journey to find their true calling.
