About

COMO Business Times is Columbia, Missouri’s trusted source for business news, community leadership, and economic insight. As the city’s leading business publication, CBT shines a spotlight on the people, companies, and trends shaping our local economy. From in-depth profiles of entrepreneurs and executives to coverage of emerging industries, real estate, and workforce developments, CBT connects readers to the stories that drive Columbia forward. Whether you’re a business owner, professional, or engaged resident, COMO Business Times offers a meaningful look at the forces moving our community — in print each month and online every day.

CBT Advisory Board

CBT’s advisory board is made up of industry leaders and small business owners who help ensure CBT’s content is relevant to our local business community.

Kelsey Raymond
Executive Director for Entrepreneurship Programs
The University of Missouri
Robin Wenneker
Managing Partner, CPW Partnership, LP
Curator Emeritus, University of Missouri
Shawn Barnes
Director of Business Development and Recruiting
Williams-Keepers LLC
Brooke Berkey
SVP, Chief Growth Officer
Central Bank of Boone County
Nickie Davis
Executive Director
The District, Downtown CID
Mike Grellner
Vice President
Plaza Commercial Realty
Jen Hedrick
President
SOA Architecture
Drew Holtwick
Co-Founder
Boulevard Realty
Trish Koetting
Entrepreneurship Program Specialist
Regional Economic Development Inc.
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Andrew Lovewell
CEO
Columbia Orthopedic Group
Quinten Messbarger
President & CEO
Missouri Innovation Center, Inc.
Matt Moore
Retired CEO
Shelter Insurance
Jay Sparks
Entrepreneur and Columbia 1 Million Cups emcee
Steve Spellman
Senior Investment Officer
The Bank of Missouri
Rusty Strodtman
General Manager
Columbia Mall/Brookfield Properties
Brian Toohey
CEO
Columbia Board of REALTORS®
Rob Wolverton
Owner
R Anthony Development Group