She grew up in the Midwest, spent several years in the Northeast, and then moved to Springfield almost nine years ago. Since making the Ozarks her home, Laura has enjoyed exploring the waterways, hiking trails, and lakes of this beautiful area. She also loves indulging in her newly-discovered passion for fly fishing. Laura is a past board member of Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks, serves as the Chair for the American Heart Association’s Springfield Circle of Red, is the founder of Springfield Women of Influence, and is in Class 30 of Leadership Springfield. Laura spends as much time as possible outdoors with her husband, Chuck, and their three children, Andy, Abby, and Sarah. She fervently believes in the mission of conserving the pristine natural resources of the Ozarks for the enjoyment of generations to come.