12 People You Need to Know Live Interview Series

Join us on the third Tuesday of each month for a live interview with one of 12 local professionals handpicked by our editorial team. Be in the room to network with area businesspeople, listen in on a live interview conducted by SBJ's Christine Temple, and have the opportunity to ask your questions.

Next Event Date: April 16, 2024

Featured Guest: Debbie Shantz Hart; Co-owner, DHTC Development, Housing Plus and Sustainable Housing Solutions

Why you need to know Debbie Shantz Hart: Her residential developments – now a $110 million portfolio – bolster the affordable housing options in Springfield and beyond.

Location: The Backlot at Alamo Drafthouse; 4055 South Ave., Springfield

Time: 3:30 pm - Appetizers and networking; 4:00 pm - Live interview; 4:30 pm - Audience Q&A

Tickets for April 16 happy hour: $30, Purchase tickets for March 19 here

Ticket purchase includes admission, light hors d'oeuvres & one complimentary drink ticket!

12 Month Pass: $325, Purchase pass here!

2024 12 People lineup:

• Apr. 16: Debbie Shantz-Hart; Co-owner, DHTC Development LLC, Housing Plus LLC, and Sustainable Housing Solutions LLC
  Purchase tickets for Apr. 16 here
• May 21: Mark Burgess; Owner, Ozarks Lunkers; and managing partner, Burgess Aircraft Management
  Purchase tickets for May 21 here
• Jun. 18: Winter Kinne; President and CEO, Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.
  Purchase tickets for Jun. 18 here
• Jul. 16: Billy Dove; Creator, 417Foodist LLC
  Purchase tickets for Jul. 16 here
• Aug. 20: Duan and Michelle Gavel; Co-founders, All Things Diverse SGF LLC
  Purchase tickets for Aug. 20 here
• Sep. 17: Dr. Kyle John; Medical director, The Arc of the Ozarks' Autism and Neurodevelopmental Center
  Purchase tickets for Sep. 17 here
• Oct. 15: Michael Calhoun; CEO, Citizens Memorial Hospital
  Purchase tickets for Oct. 15 here
• Nov. 19: Steve Prange; Senior vice president and director of business development and strategy, Crawford, Murphy & Tilly Inc.
  Purchase tickets for Nov. 19 here
• Dec. 17: Christina Angle; Chief financial officer and vice president of group services, Erlen Group
  Purchase tickets for Dec. 17 here

Learn more about the 2024 speakers!