Term Expires 2026

Elected Ozark School Board Member in 2022
Elected MSBA Delegate 2023 

• Fifth-generation Ozark resident 
• Graduated from OHS in 1987 
• Bachelor’s in Arts from New York University 
• Owner and funeral director of Adams Funeral Home in Ozark and Nixa
• Founder and board member of the Finley River Community Foundation 
• Founder and board member for Impact 100 Ozark 
• Founder and board member for Ozark School District Education Foundation 
• Founder and member of Ozark National Day of Prayer Committee 
• Member of the National and Missouri Funeral Directors Association
• Member of Ozark and Nixa Chambers of Commerce

"I enjoy visiting our schools and taking part in committees. I've learned a lot in the past decade on the Ozark School Board. I am more excited than ever about the future of Ozark Schools!"

Term Expires 2026

Elected Ozark School Board Member in 2022

• Graduated Sparta High School
• Bachelor of Science in Accounting from South Baptist University 
• Bank of Billings President/CEO 
• Member of The Rotary Club
• Member of The Kiwanis Club
• Serves on the Show-Me Christian County Strong Business Council
• Serves on the MU Extension Board of Directors

Mr. Jenkins has been married to Jennifer Jenkins for the past 22 years. He has two children, Madelyn (20), who is attending Evangel University, and Luke (16), who is a sophomore at Ozark High School.

Elected Ozark School Board Member in 2023

• Christian County Human Resources Director
• Current board member of the Historic River District and a member of the PTA
• Previously served as an advisory board member for Show Me Christian County and the Ozark Cares Network
• Bachelor’s of Science degree from Missouri Southern State University, and PHR and SHRM-CP certifications
• Married to Chris Bryant and together they have two daughters, Isabelle and Emmalyn, who attend Ozark Schools

"I'm thankful for the opportunity to serve on the Ozark School Board. I will use my time as a board member to try to make education in Ozark the best it can be for our children, teachers and the entire community." 

Joined the Ozark Board of Education 2023

• Bachelors of Business Administration from Evangel University
• Real Estate Agent/Team Leader for Callaway Gardner Real Estate powered by
  Keller Williams
• Ozark Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
• Christian County Children's Charities Sertoma Member
• Ozark Leads Graduate
• Ozark Fire Protection District Citizens Academy
• Ozark Police Department Citizens Academy
• Youth sports coach for many years

Term Expires 2024

• Fifth-generation Ozark resident 
• He believes the Ozark educational experience helped prepare him to graduate from Missouri State University with a degree in agriculture business
• Johns is actively involved in the Ozark community and enjoys supporting the school activities
• 25 years of management experience
• Mr. Johns has two goals:
  • To help provide students with the best learning tools and to give them the skills to compete in the job market
  • Provide Ozark staff with modern working environments and instructional tools to help them excel each student

"I want to thank the Ozark community for supporting our school."

Term Expires 2024

Elected Ozark School Board Member in 1997

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Missouri State University
• 2016 past board president, led the Ozark Board of Education to receive the Outstanding Board of Education Award for Governance, Leadership, and Accountability awards.
• Serves on the board of directors for MSBA  
• Board member of the Impact 100 Ozark, Ozark Farmers Market
• OzarkLeads Premier Class
• First graduating class of the Ozark Citizens Fire Academy
• Graduate of the Ozark Police Citizens Academy

“I am deeply passionate about Ozark Schools and this community. My commitment as a board member is to help make decisions that will always put the student first to get the best education possible, whether here in Ozark or throughout the state of Missouri.”

Joined the Ozark Board of Education in 2023

Elected as the MSBA Alternate Delegate

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in mathematics
• Board member of the 7th District Missouri Republican Assembly
• Co-founder of the local Missouri Republican Assembly  
• Serves on the Christian County Republican Central Committee
• Co-founder of Gospel for Haiti

“I am so thankful for the opportunity to represent Ozark voters, and I take the responsibility to listen and talk with you very seriously."

Elected Board of Education Treasurer 2023

Erica Fulbright