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Who’s Who in Columbia
WONDERING WHERE TO DO BUSINESS IN YOUR NEW HOMETOWN?
2021
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The special Who’s Who section introduces you to some of Columbia’s premier businesses. Check out a few of the most reputable and well-reviewed companies in town. They are elite in their field and the best at what they do! You should look no further than the Who’s Who to help you with your home, health, pets and more.
CO LU MBIA | MISSOURI
AUTO REPAIR ALL-STAR AUTOMOTIVE
Established in 1993, All-Star Automotive employs ASE- and Master-certified technicians to provide high-value auto service and repair. With new owner Devin Kelley at the helm, All-Star Automotive remains an exceptional shop that focuses on preventive maintenance services. All-Star Automotive is a Green Star Service Facility due to its environmentally conscious practices and a AAAcertified priority repair facility. In addition to offering three times the warranty available through automotive dealerships, All-Star Automotive was recognized in 2018 as the Better Business Bureau’s BEST in Columbia for customer service.
FLOORING & GRANITE BUSENBARK FLOORING & GRANITE
Busenbark Flooring and Granite is where designer concepts meet the customer’s lifestyle, budget and needs. Offering flooring, cabinets, countertops, designer custom showers and heated floors, the Busenbark team is a go-to source for any new home build, remodel or upgrade. Best of all, at Busenbark, you’ll find what you’re looking for, no matter your budget. Luxury vinyl flooring is particularly popular with Busenbark clients right now. It looks like real tile or wood but is warm to the touch, easy to clean, waterproof and scratch resistant.
7 N. First St. Columbia, MO 65203 573-442-8062
allstarcolumbia.com
FLOORING & GRANITE SINCE 1934
busenbarkflooring.com
CHIROPRACTOR COMPASS CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS
Within the growing walls of Compass Chiropractic and Wellness, you’ll meet a team of intelligent health care practitioners who know how to adjust your health in the right direction. For nearly a decade, lead practitioner Dr. Ashley Emel has worked with patients across mid-Missouri and has developed an acclaimed name for herself and her practice in Columbia, Missouri. Compass is known for being “The Mom’s Choice” of prenatal, postpartum and pediatric chiropractic care. Locals trust Dr. Emel as one of the few Webster and CACCP Certified Chiropractors (Certified by the Academy Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics) in the area. Come visit the team that can help you take a break from your day, take your cares away and adjust your health in the right direction. Schedule your new patient appointment with Compass Chiropractic and Wellness today!
compass-chiropractic.com
PHOTOGRAPHY CARLY BUNTIN PHOTOGRAPHY
Carly Buntin Photography was established in 2015 by Columbiabased fine art photographer and editor Carly Buntin. Offering high-quality service, the company takes pride in providing stellar lifestyle photography, specializing in wedding and engagement, expecting and first-year sessions and family seasonal and announcement cards. Carly’s award-winning experience, combined with her expertise in coaching and directing for authenticity, creates artistic and emotive imagery commemorating life’s most important moments.
KITCHEN, BATH & APPLIANCES DESIGNER KITCHENS & BATHS
The award-winning staff — including American Society of Interior Designers members and certified kitchen and bath designers — at DKB Kitchen & Bath Showroom is dedicated, experienced and educated. From the smallest project to the largest custom homes, working within budget, DKB makes kitchen and bath dreams become realities. After-hours and Saturday appointments, complete with personalized service, help ensure DKB continues meeting customers’ needs, no matter when or where.
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by CUSTOM Ts FAST YOWI
Known for great custom tees — fast — Fast Yowi is all about providing your business, event or organization with customprinted T-shirts, hats and more to promote your brand, raise awareness or raise money. A dedicated crew of 12 full-time graphic designers, programmers and printing technicians work together to make your experience efficient and fast and the quality exceptional. Visit fytees.com for a quick quote for custom printing and/or embroidery..
1729 W. Broadway Columbia, MO 65203 573-445-4481
dkbshowroom.com
2021
LEGAL JONES AND UELIGGER LAW
Known for dependability, professionalism and as a trusted partner for handling major decisions (business or personal), Jones & Ueligger Law believes in focusing on the places where they excel. Led by partners Nathan Jones and Ernie Ueligger, the firm assists clients with business law, estate planning, probate and trust, family law, personal injury and wrongful death and workers’ compensation. Balancing compassion and desire to help others with a competitive spirit and desire to be the best at
what they do, Jones & Ueligger Law is here to ensure you, your family, your business and your future are protected.
HAIR REMOVAL SPECIALISTS THE LASER CLINIC
The Laser Clinic is Columbia’s locally owned, physiciandirected boutique for laser hair removal, a valuable investment that eliminates the need for shaving, waxing and depilatories and solves the problems of ingrown hairs, razor bumps and skin irritation. Consultations at The Laser Clinic are free, and the clinic offers flexibility for clients to pay as they go (no package required). Dr. Sara Crowder, a local gynecologist and Columbia native, took over ownership of The Laser Clinic in 2016. As with her medical practice, she is committed to providing the best possible care to the people of mid-Missouri. Check it out on Facebook @lasercliniccomo. And ask about the referral bonus program to earn treatments for free.
1306 Old Highway 63 S. Suite G | Columbia, MO 65201 573-489-7077
thelaser.clinic
FAMILY PHYSICIAN LIBERTY FAMILY MEDICINE
Patients of Dr. Bridget Gruender, owner and physician at Liberty Family Medicine, find that her care goes beyond them to their families. Gruender takes time to form unique relationships, not only with an individual but also with an entire patient’s family. A graduate of the medical school at the University of Missouri, she enjoys caring for people of all ages, treating common illnesses and performing minor procedures. Focused on individualized care by treating fewer patients and offering extended visits, convenience and flexibility, Liberty Family Medicine will change the way you feel about primary medical care.
libertyfamilymed.com
2021
WINE & SPIRITS MACADOODLES
Simply put, Macadoodles does fun like nobody else! Since opening its Columbia location in 2013, Macadoodles has established itself as the best place in town to find craft beer, rare wines and delicious spirits. In fact, Macadoodles has twice as many wine labels as area grocery stores, plus they deliver within city limits and have a convenient drive-thru window that’s open late. With an in-house sommelier, a festive monthly Wine Club, free ice with any purchase, and a Manzo’s Pizza food truck on-site many days, there’s no reason to go anywhere else.
columbia.macadoodles.com
PLUMBING & HVAC MASTERTECH PLUMBING
Thirty years ago, Russ Duker started a plumbing company out of a single van. Today, he continues to lead MasterTech’s team of “Master Technicians and Mighty Nice People,” providing a full range of solutions including plumbing, HVAC repair and installation and sewer services to mid-Missouri. Offering 24/7 service and upfront and flatrate pricing for no surprises, MasterTech Plumbing, Heating and Cooling is committed to providing quality service and a high level of customer satisfaction. Master Technicians arrive to each job fully stocked with more than 5,000 parts for quick, on-site repairs.
777-7777MasterTech Plumbing • Heating • Cooling 5150 Interstate 70 Drive SW Columbia, MO 65203 573-240-9324
mastertechplumbing.com
OUTDOOR SERVICES MOW-IT-ALLS
Google’s highest-rated lawn company in the area, MowIt-Alls began in 2014 when co-owner Braden Tyrer moved to Columbia and started school at the University of Missouri. Mow-It-Alls’ first location was a dorm room with a few parking spots in a student lot. Braden created the company’s client base by knocking on more than 1,200 doors around Columbia that fall. In 2016, Cameron Phillips, a Columbia native and 12-year industry veteran, came on as co-owner and merged in his own company. The duo and its team maintain over 220 commercial and residential accounts for lawn maintenance and health, landscaping — which includes cleanups and mulching — and snow removal services, implementing the latest industry-specific technology to provide fantastic quality and value.
mowitalls.com
CARPET CLEANING OXI FRESH CARPET CLEANING
With Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning, your carpets have never looked so clean. Boasting reasonable prices and a highly trained team of dedicated professionals, Oxi Fresh uses environmentally friendly green products approved by the EPA that are safe for families and pets. In 2016, the business serviced more than 1,800 customers in the mid-Missouri area, and customer surveys show extreme satisfaction with their services.
573-658-9646 oxifresh.com
COLLISION REPAIR PERRY/LEGEND COLLISION REPAIR CENTER
Grown from decades of experience in the automotive field, Perry/Legend is a onestop shop for all body and mechanical repairs on cars, trucks, trailers and motor homes. The shop, founded in 1986, presides over 40,000 square feet and services auto body repairs, windshields, steering and suspension, air conditioning, paint and more. In addition to harnessing new technologies and market trends, Perry/Legend employs efficiency to benefit customers with the finest repair care.
perrylegendcollision.com
Tony Wayne, owner
MOVERS PREMIER MOVING & STORAGE
Premier Moving & Storage has served the Columbia area with reliable and diverse household and commercial moving and storage services since 1957. As an Interstate Agent of North American Van Lines, Premier Moving & Storage is currently the only long-distance national agent in Columbia. Whether you’re relocating across town, across Missouri, to another state or to another country, the company comprises an expert team of local and long-distance movers committed to helping you move with care and pride and providing storage when you need it.
premiermovingandstorage.net
AUDIO & VISUAL PURE AUDIO
In December 2013, armed with a business degree from Columbia College and an insatiable appetite for music, Judd Lafrenz purchased Pure Audio from its original owners. Since then, Judd was married, fathered two sons and made it his own personal mission to outfit local homes and businesses with the best audio and visual equipment available. Sound matters to Judd, and he knows it will matter to you once you see what’s possible when you partner with Pure Audio. For both residential and commercial projects, Pure Audio is the area’s choice for procurement, installation and service of audio video brand names such as Control4, Qmotion, Sony, Samsung, Marantz, Monitor Audio and more.
JEWELRY ROBERT TUCKER’S THE JEWELRY ARCHITECTS
The designers at Robert Tucker’s the Jewelry Architects know jewelry isn’t just something you wear. They understand that extraordinary pieces can hold deeper meaning and can make you or someone you love feel truly special. The team, comprising Lee Morgan, Daniel Archibeque and Robert Tucker, has more than 110 years of combined experience and provides a range of services, from creating custom jewelry to fixing family heirlooms or costume jewelry.
the Jewelry Architects
BILLIARDS, POOL & GAME ROOMS SCHMIDT BILLIARDS AND GAME ROOMS
In the world of game room furniture installation and repair, the team at Schmidt Billiards and Game Rooms delivers unparalleled skill and expertise. Schmidt offers expert billiard table and cue repairs of all makes, new and used mancave furnishings, plus new/ used billiard/snooker tables, shuffleboard, darts, dartboards, poker tables and more. Schmidt Billiards is the sixth generation of billiard table manufacturer A.E. Schmidt Co. of St. Louis.
Experts In All You Hear & See! 3211 S Providence Road, No. 107 Columbia, MO 65203 573-234-1074
pureaudiohome.com
601 N. Highway UU Columbia, MO 65203 573-445-4010
schmidtbilliards.com
2021
ELECTRICIAN SCOTT ELECTRIC
Established in 1985, Scott Electric is a family-owned business specializing in commercial and residential projects. Offering free project quotes, the company’s licensed electricians provide services — including electrical installations, inspections and repairs — for new and existing construction. Scott Electric has the experience, knowledge and resources to complete any project big or small at a fair, competitive price.
PEST CONTROL STEVE’S PEST CONTROL
One of the largest independent pest control operations in central Missouri, Steve’s Pest Control is a fullservice pest control business dedicated to solving pest problems once and for all. Founded by Steve and Anita Hotsenpiller in 1988, the familyowned and operated company does whatever it takes to ensure customers are 100% pleased with its residential and commercial pest control services, which include ant, bed bug, cockroach, flea, mole, mosquito, rodent, spider, termite, tick and wasp control.
190 N. Greenway Holts Summit, MO 65043 844-896-4868| stevespestcontrol.com
DENTIST THOMAS FAMILY DENTAL
Join the Thomas Family Dental family! Providing comprehensive, personalized dental care, Thomas Family Dental has experience treating people from all dental backgrounds. New patients are welcome! Expect caring service from this familyoriented practice, offering cleanings, scaling and root planing, sealants, fillings and root canals. A native of California, Missouri, and a graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry, Dr. Letrisha Thomas is a member of the American Dental Association, Missouri Dental Association, Central Dental Society and Academy of General Dentistry.
2021
AUTO GLASS REPAIR TOALSON GLASS
Established in 1986, Toalson Glass is proud to provide windshield replacement and chip repair to their customers in Columbia and the surrounding areas. Proper installation is essential for safe auto glass replacement, and the Toalson team has more than 50 years of combined glass experience, with certified techs who offer quality craftsmanship and top-notch customer service. Now under new ownership and housed at a new location, Toalson continues to deliver on their promise of making glass replacements and repairs painless for their customers.
1968 Old U.S. 40 Columbia, MO 65202 573-443-7083
toalsonglass.com
ORTHODONTIST TWADDLE ORTHODONTICS
Creating a unique treatment plan for every patient and working in a state-of-the-art facility, Dr. Brad Twaddle and Twaddle Orthodontics create beautiful smiles for patients of all ages. Twaddle is the only mid-Missouri orthodontist who offers SureSmile technology, reducing time in braces by up to 30 percent compared to conventional treatment. Creating custom arch wires and affordable clear aligners made in the in-office lab, Twaddle prides itself on their no-onesize-fits-all approach.
twaddleortho.com
REALTOR WEICHERT REALTORS – FIRST TIER: MATTHEW J. FORD
Born and raised in CoMO, Matt Ford loves Columbia and wants you to love your new home. As part of the independently owned and operated Weichert Realtors – First Tier, Matt helps evaluate, select, invest and improve real estate. Whether helping customers buy a home, sell a home, lease a property or manage property, Matt focuses on providing excellent customer service tailored for each situation. An Army veteran, Matt was noted as the Who’s Who of Columbia Real Estate Agent in 2021.
weichert.com
44 Canteen ....................................... 57 44 Stone Public House .............................. 57 A-1 Foundation Solutions, LLC ....................... 48 All-Star Automotive .................................9 Apex Window Cleaning ..............................3 Busenbark ..................................... 28, 29 Carly Buntin Photography ............................11 Central Bank of Boone County ........................5 Columbia Public Schools ............................ 61 Columbia Welcome ................................. 15 Commerce Bank ........................... back cover Compass Chiropractic & Wellness LLC ................. 65 The Connection Exchange ........................... 15 Dave’s Painting .................................... 35 Denise Payne – Weichert Realtors ....... inside front cover, 6, 8, 25, 96 DKB Designer Kitchens & Baths ................... 27, 35 Executive Advantage ............................... 17 Fast Yowi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Grass Masters Lawn Care ............................11 Jones and Ueligger Law ............................. 46 Lakota Coffee Company ............................ 53 The Laser Clinic ................................... 39 Liberty Family Medicine ............................70 McVey Mowing ................................... 55 Matt Ford ........................................ 13 Mows-It-All ........................................ 7 Nclusion Plus Club ................................. 15 Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning ...................... 31 Perry Legend Collision Repair Center .................. 95 Phyllis Nichols – State Farm ......................... 79 Premier Moving & Storage ..........................40 Resource Tree & Land .............................. 81 Tucker’s The Jewelry Architects ................... 20, 21 Schmidt Billiards and Game Rooms ................... 34 Scott’s Electric ................................. 32, 33 Slumberland Furniture .............................. 35 Sound Performance ................................40 Stephanie Wilmsmeyer – State Farm ...................2 Thomas Family Dental .............................. 74 Toalson Glass .....................................40 Twaddle Orthodontics .............................. 69 University Health (MU Health Care) ..... 1, inside back cover
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30 years ago Denise moved to Columbia and fell in love with the town. Denise is a Certified Relocation Professional; for over 16 years she has been helping others buy, sell and relocate to Columbia. When you’re ready to move call Denise. You’ll be glad you did.
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