May Members
Amanda’s Enlightened Living
I’m a fourth-generation metaphysical healer who experienced an incredible healing in my late 20s. That put me on this path. It’s what I’m meant…
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Anthony Hunter, Web Cartoonist
Web cartoonist since 2007, Anthony Hunter entertains the world with illustrations and comics. He creates the silent strip Silent Sillies to inspire and tickle the…
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Dustin Burkett, Tattooist, Craftsman
“Tattooing always gives me goals to strive for and these goals have opened the doors that led me to where I am today: humbled father…
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Hayden Head, Playwright
Dr. Hayden Head, retired professor at College of the Ozarks and playwright, has impacted the lives of now-uncountable students. “He is incredibly intelligent, but…
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James Beaumont, Artist
James Beaumont, Rockaway Beach, Missouri, artist, is ACI- and Bob Ross-certified. He grew up in Antioch, Illinois, on the Wisconsin state line on the…
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Jesus Was Homeless
“We started as a grassroots organization to serve folks in poverty in our community,” shares co-founder Bryan Stallings. “We have grown into an organization…
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Maple Hill Ceramics
Traditional ceramics are the cornerstone of this longstanding shop in Walnut Shade, Missouri. Owner Happy says, “I’m 83 and having the time of my life.”
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Mary Evelyn Studio Art
My name is Mary Evelyn and I’ve been creating art since a very young age. My grandmother and father were both painters and have been…
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Moody’s Ozark Travelers
Welcome to the history and present-day of these beautiful Ozarks! For me, the Ozarks are the only place that has felt like home. By…
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Noah Bray
I am an up-and-coming novel writer and journalist. I am 15 years old. I am an intern for State of the Ozarks. I…
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Rex Wood, Mayor
Rex is native to the Cherokee Nation of northeastern Oklahoma. He spent a nationwide career in tourism and luxury-branded hospitality before becoming a realtor…
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Sacred Bee Apothecary
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Shannon Bacon, Artist
“I’ve described myself as a ‘closet painter’ since I was old enough to hold a paint brush,” she says. Born in California, Shannon Bacon’s creative…
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Shawn Cash, Potter
“My vision is to bridge the gap between art culture and the larger community. I want others realize what goes into creating art and why…
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Tri-Lakes Professional Center
The top goal of our firm is to provide timely & quality service to our clients. We offer tax, accounting, payroll, financial & estate planning. Marilyn has…
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Twinkle Market – Sidney Roach
“Twinkle Market started with a simple desire to create unique and affordable home decor, however we have evolved into so much more!” says co-owner…
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Weddings at the Homestead – Jeff & Heather Michel
Design the wedding of your dreams amid rolling hills, grassy meadows, creek-side valley and authentic 1848 timber-framed barn! Envision your barn wedding, outdoor…
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