Jay Sowash
Jay Sowash recently celebrated his 10-year work anniversary at Manor Roofing. Over the past decade, Sowash has exemplified dedication, professionalism, and a steadfast commitment to excellence. The Manor Roofing team says that Sowash’s innovative contributions and unwavering work ethic have significantly propelled the company forward, adding, “Jay’s leadership and collaborative spirit have made him an invaluable asset to our organization.”
Keith Maciejewski
Keith Maciejewski has joined the executive team at Columbia Insurance Group (CIG) as the next chief underwriting officer. He will lead all corporate and field underwriting as well as product development operations. Maciejewski has built a 17-year career in both underwriting and product development roles, including experience creating and maintaining company rates, rules and forms. Maciejewski said joining the CIG team was something he could not pass up. Maciejewski joins CIG after serving as the vice president of underwriting for the public risk group of a global specialty insurance carrier. He replaces Scott Mackey who retired in August 2023.
Martina Hoyt-Vail
Martina Hoyt-Vail is the new chief executive officer for Boys & Girls Clubs of the Columbia Area (BGCCA). Hoyt-Vail joined the Boys and Girls Club of the Columbia Area in August 2022 as the director of youth experience. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and completed a Master of Public Affairs in May 2024. Before the Club, she served as the site manager for the Jumpstart program at the University of Missouri. “I am excited to build sustainable partnerships and systems that celebrate our Club’s rich history while embracing our future,” she said. As CEO, Hoyt-Vail’s responsibilities include leading the organization’s strategic direction, oversight of organizational operations, financials, programming, brand reputation, talent recruitment, resource development and stakeholder relationships.
Central Bank of Boone County
Andrew Comber was promoted to Customer Service Center officer, training, and development specialist. In this role, he will help develop and implement training programs for multiple areas for the Customer Service Center, including electronic banking support, video tellers, customer service, debit cards, and switchboard. He will also deliver refresher training and new product/service training. Comber has been with CBBC for more than twenty years and was most recently a training and development specialist at the Customer Service Center.
Brian Holden was promoted to assistant vice president, appraisal officer. He will manage the ordering and review of commercial and residential appraisals and valuation of various property types. Holden has been with CBBC for four years, and in the appraisal profession for more than twenty-three years and was most recently an appraisal officer.
Matthew Passler was promoted to commercial loan officer. In this role, he will help bring in new business to the bank and help lend to new and returning customers. Passler has been in financial services for over 10 years, and most recently was a Business Banking Relationship Manager before his promotion. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Mizzou in Business Administration with an emphasis on finance, banking, and real estate.
