The Missouri Bar

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Joseph A. Custer as a Pinnacle Life Professional

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Monday, February 26, 2024

UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Joseph A. Custer is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Professional for his contributions to the fields of Education and Law.

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  • UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Joseph A. Custer is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Professional for his contributions to the fields of Education and Law.
  • Mr. Custer pursued higher education at the University of Iowa and Northern Iowa where earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with high honors in 1983.
  • He then attended the University of Arkansas at Little Rock where he received a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree in 1989.
  • He was admitted to practice before The Missouri Bar in 1990 and the United States Supreme Court in 2016.

Hawthorn Bank Names New Chief Legal Officer

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Monday, September 18, 2023

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hawthorn Bank has named Martin Weishaar as its new Chief Legal Officer.

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  • JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hawthorn Bank has named Martin Weishaar as its new Chief Legal Officer.
  • “I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Martin as Chief Legal Officer and a member of our executive leadership team,” said Brent Giles, Chief Executive Officer.
  • I am very excited for the future of Hawthorn Bank and pleased to be a part of it.”
    Martin most recently served as Chief Legal Officer for Southern Bank from 2019-2023 where he had direct responsibility for their legal affairs as well as oversight of the information technology and human resources departments.
  • Martin served as General Counsel and Chief Operating Officer for Liberty Bancorp, Inc., Liberty, Missouri, from 1999-2019.

Jason Terry and Ben Thompson of Gilmore & Bell, P.C. join 2023 Leadership Missouri program

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Among this year’s 34 participants are Jason Terry, Director at Gilmore Bell in St. Louis and Ben Thompson, Director at Gilmore Bell in Kansas City.

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  • Among this year’s 34 participants are Jason Terry, Director at Gilmore Bell in St. Louis and Ben Thompson, Director at Gilmore Bell in Kansas City.
  • He is licensed to practice law in Missouri and Illinois and is a member of the Missouri Bar Association and the National Association of Bond Lawyers.
  • The 2023 Leadership Missouri program began on May 16 in St. Louis.
  • “Since its inception in 1990, Leadership Missouri has helped hundreds of Missourians grow as leaders,” said Daniel P. Mehan, Missouri Chamber president and CEO.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Joseph A. Custer as a Distinguished Education and Law Professional for his contributions to the Law Library Administration and Education Fields

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Joseph A. Custer is acknowledged as a Distinguished Education and Law Professional for his contributions to the Law Library Administration and Education Fields.

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  • UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Joseph A. Custer is acknowledged as a Distinguished Education and Law Professional for his contributions to the Law Library Administration and Education Fields.
  • He then attended the University of Arkansas where he received a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree in 1989.
  • He was an assistant professor of law at the St. Louis University School of Law and director of the institution's Immel Law Library from 2010 to 2015.
  • When not contributing to the field of Education and Law, Mr. Custer enjoys music, hiking, and biking.

Gilmore Bell Announces New Directors and Shareholder in Kansas City

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

Gilmore & Bell, P.C., a leading public finance law firm, is pleased to announce that Haden Crumpton and Kevin Wempe have been named directors in the Kansas City office.

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  • Gilmore & Bell, P.C., a leading public finance law firm, is pleased to announce that Haden Crumpton and Kevin Wempe have been named directors in the Kansas City office.
  • Mr. Crumpton was admitted to the Missouri Bar in 2013 and the Kansas Bar in 2014.
  • from the University of Kansas School of Law in 2014 (Order of the Coif), where he served as Business Manager of the Kansas Law Review.
  • is also pleased to announce that Shelby Exposito has been named shareholder in the Kansas City office.

MGP Names Curtis Landherr Chief Legal Officer

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

ATCHISON, Kan., Sept. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MGP Ingredients, Inc. (MGPI: Nasdaq), a leading producer of distilled spirits, branded spirits and food ingredient solutions, has named attorney Curtis Landherr as its Chief Legal Officer.

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  • ATCHISON, Kan., Sept. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MGP Ingredients, Inc. (MGPI: Nasdaq), a leading producer of distilled spirits, branded spirits and food ingredient solutions, has named attorney Curtis Landherr as its Chief Legal Officer.
  • Landherr brings over 25 years of law firm and in-house legal experience across a variety of industries to the new role, which he will start October 17, 2022.
  • Curtis is joining MGP at a pivotal time as we experience significant growth across all our businesses and anticipate future investments to support both acquisitions and organic growth, said David Colo, President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • MGP Ingredients, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGPI) is a leading producer of premium distilled spirits, branded spirits, and food ingredient solutions.

Clifford Law Offices Presents Free 15th Annual Legal Education Program on Wellness and Diversity

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Thursday, January 27, 2022

CHICAGO, Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Clifford Law Offices , a nationally renowned personal injury and wrongful death firm in Chicago, is hosting its 15th annual two-hour continuing legal education program at 2:30-4:30 p.m., on Thursday, February 17, 2022.

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  • CHICAGO, Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Clifford Law Offices , a nationally renowned personal injury and wrongful death firm in Chicago, is hosting its 15th annual two-hour continuing legal education program at 2:30-4:30 p.m., on Thursday, February 17, 2022.
  • Robert A. Clifford , founder, and senior partner at Clifford Law Offices will moderate the program.
  • Speakers are Erin Clifford, Partner, Clifford Law Offices and Founder/CEO of Erin Clifford Wellness; Brian Cuban, Lawyer, and Author of "The Addicted Lawyer;" Tracy Kepler, CNA Risk Control Director, Adjunct Law Professor and former Director of the ABA Center for Professional Responsibility; Judge David Shaheed (ret.
  • The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism approved this program for one hour of professional responsibility credit (Diversity and Inclusion).

Global Water Resources Promotes Joanne Ellsworth to Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021

PHOENIX, Nov. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Water Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: GWRS), (TSX: GWR), a pure-play water resource management company, has promoted Joanne Ellsworth to the new position of executive vice president of corporate affairs.

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  • PHOENIX, Nov. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Water Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: GWRS), (TSX: GWR), a pure-play water resource management company, has promoted Joanne Ellsworth to the new position of executive vice president of corporate affairs.
  • Ellsworth previously served as the companys vice president of corporate and regulatory affairs, where she played a key role in corporate transactions and advancing the companys communication, growth services and regulatory strategy.
  • Joanne has contributed greatly to our performance and expansion over the last decade, said Ron Fleming, CEO of Global Water.
  • Global Water Resources, Inc. is a leading water resource management company that owns and operates 17 utilities which provide water, wastewater, and recycled water services.

Boston Trust Walden Funds Elects New Independent Trustees

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Thursday, October 7, 2021

as Independent Trustees to the Boston Trust Walden Funds Board of Trustees.

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  • as Independent Trustees to the Boston Trust Walden Funds Board of Trustees.
  • Ms. Tantra and Mr. Hutt join three serving Independent Trustees of the Boston Trust Walden Funds Board of Trustees.
  • The Boston Trust Walden Funds Board of Trustees oversees all Funds in the Boston Trust Walden Fund family.
  • Lucia Santini, President of the Boston Trust Walden Funds, commented on the election of the new trustees: "We are delighted to welcome Dina and Lou to the Board of the Boston Trust Walden Funds, and look forward to benefitting from their expertise and counsel on behalf of the Funds and their shareholders."

Attorney Megan P. Williams Joins Gilmore Bell

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Gilmore & Bell, P.C., a leading public finance law firm, is pleased to announce that Megan P. Williams has joined the firm as an associate in the St. Louis office.

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  • Gilmore & Bell, P.C., a leading public finance law firm, is pleased to announce that Megan P. Williams has joined the firm as an associate in the St. Louis office.
  • Ms. Williams was admitted to the Missouri Bar in 2021 after graduating from the Saint Louis University School of Law (cum laude).
  • Gilmore Bell is one of the leading public finance law firms in the United States.
  • For more than 25 years, Gilmore Bell has ranked in the top 10 nationally in the number of bond counsel opinions rendered on municipal bond issues.