1. I am dedicated to promoting freedom, and plan to spend my life doing so.

2. Two of my hobbies are horseback riding and curing country hams.

3. Yes, I do think my mom named me after the shampoo. I'm afraid to ask.... 

4. I bought my vehicle for the purpose of increasing my carbon footprint. 'Just kidding. Okay, not really.

5. I love smoking cigars, fishing, and drinking beer. On a good day, I'll do all three at the same time.

6. My sister-in-law and three siblings are all dear friends of mine, and my parents are my heroes.

7. At one point, I worked three jobs during college. Frankly, I'm glad those days are over.

8. To me, sleep is completely overrated. I'm a night owl and a morning person. 

9. In fifth grade, I won the talent contest at Two Mile Prairie Elementary with a dance routine. I'm fairly confident that achievement will remain the only time in my life that I was recognized for my dance moves in a positive fashion.

10. It's unlikely that I would ever have a peacock as a pet. When you see me, ask me why...


The Show-Me Institute is a research and educational institute dedicated to improving the quality of life for all citizens of Missouri by advancing sensible, well-researched solutions to state and local policy issues. The institute’s scholars study public policy problems and develop proposals to increase economic opportunity for ordinary Missourians. It then promotes those solutions by publishing studies, briefing papers, and other educational materials, which help policymakers, the media, and the general public gain a better understanding of the issues.




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Lana Poole, Executive Director of Marketing, Columbia College (Tuesday, September 1)
Nelly Roach, Partner, Caledon Virtual (Monday, August 31)
Michelle Linn, News Anchor, KMIZ ABC-17 (Thursday, August 27/Friday, August 28)
Ann Marie Quertermous, Partner, Word Marketing & Horizon Research (Wednesday, August 26)
Mary Phillips, Partner, TreecePhillips (Tuesday, August 25)
Dr. Hana Solomon, CEO, BeWell Health, maker of NasoPure (Monday, August 24)
Cindy Sheltmire, Realtor, Re/Max Boone Realty (Friday, August 21)
Kat Cunningham, President, Moresource, Inc. (Thursday, August 20)
Mary Paulsell, Director, University Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Wednesday, August 19)
Cathy Atkins, Savant Business Development Systems (Tuesday, August 18)
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Breck Frerking
Public Relations Coordinator
Show-Me Institute
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