Chamber Ambassadors

Kelly helps with Marketing & Sales at Torgerson Design Partners. She is originally from Connecticut but moved to Springfield, MO in May 2022 and recently bought a house in Ozark April of 2024, where she immediately knew she was in the right place. She earned her degree in Advertising and General Business at Iowa State University. She was also a part of athletics and was a D1 gymnast. Her academics and athletics led her to fall in love with the community aspect of Advertising, Social Media and Marketing. Kelly loves the reach social media and marketing has which allows you to collaborate and have the ability to view all of the different services/work from around the world. Kelly is passionate about helping others and using the creative side of her brain to do so. She is most excited about being part of such an incredible community and to help TDP be the best version of themselves. 

Welcome to the world of real estate! I'm Betty Knowles, and I'm thrilled to be your guide on this exciting journey. I'm a wife, mom and a Mimi and have been blessed beyond my wildest dreams with the support of my amazing family. I have been in the real estate industry since 2006, I've honed my skills to help clients like you achieve their real estate dreams.  

My husband and I are blessed to call the Ozarks home.  We know there is no better place to live.  My passion for real estate goes beyond just buying and selling properties. It's about building relationships, understanding your unique needs, and delivering results that exceed your expectations. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, a seasoned investor, or looking to sell your current property, I'm here to provide personalized solutions tailored to your goals.  But what truly sets me apart is my unwavering commitment to integrity, honesty, and transparency. I believe in open communication and keeping you informed throughout the entire process, so you can make confident decisions with peace of mind.

So, whether you're buying, selling, or just seeking expert advice, I'm here to be your trusted advisor. Let's turn your real estate goals into reality, together.

Liza was raised in Ozark and has lived in Christian County for almost 40 years. She graduated from the law enforcement academy at Drury University and has served in law enforcement for the past 20 years. You can have complete confidence in her integrity and honesty as your realtor. She has a wealth of knowledge about our community and her expertise is as diverse as it is deep-rooted. Liza brings faith, family values, and hometown enthusiasm to our team. Outside work, she loves family time, volunteering, and travel. She is ready to turn your real estate dreams into reality!

There are 4 things that drive me: God, family, people, and community. Most things I do in life I make sure can fall into those 4 categories. I earned my degree in marketing and communication through the University of Missouri. After returning home I jumped into the world of Architecture, as the Director of Marketing for Torgerson Design Partners. I have learned many of the ins and outs of land development, commercial and residential design, real estate, and problem solving creative solutions to achieve your goals. As an Ozark native, I am passionate about helping grow the community, building lasting connections and relationships and desire that the Ozarks continue being a place many people are proud to call home. 

Now, I am pairing all those skills with my love for real estate and people! The ability to have an impact and build relationships with an individual or family’s lives is what excites me the most about my career. I want to take the stress of buying or selling a residential property or commercial space off of my clients and make sure their transaction is seamless. Life is too short! 

Make the MOVE that makes you happy! 

I have lived in Ozark for over 45 years and in Christian County all my life. I have a BS in Business Management from Missouri State University and an Associate Degree in Office Administration from MSU. I retired from Kraft Foods Springfield after 38 years exiting as the Safety Security & Environmental Coordinator.  My favorite thing that I have been a part of was serving on the Ozark Schools Board of Education for 27 years and on the Missouri School Board Association as a BOD for 4 years and as the Vice President and President Elect the past two years.  My life is now filled with happiness serving as a volunteer with several organizations. I am currently the Chief Ambassador for the Ozark Chamber of Commerce!  

You could say Dr. Mark took the road less traveled when he began his journey and chose a career in physical therapy. Mark discovered his passion for helping people find relief from pain when he, himself, experienced a back injury while playing baseball in his 20’s. After recovering from his back injury, Mark was determined to learn more about the profession that helped him so much. He chose to leave a job driving dump trucks in Lake Charles, LA to take advantage of an opportunity to become a PT Technician for the same PT who helped him rehabilitate from his injury.

Mark’s supervisor and mentor encouraged him to continue his dream and enroll in PTA school at Delgado Community College in New Orleans, LA knowing Mark’s passion for making a difference in pain-free movement and mobility to improve quality of life. After 5 years of utilizing his PTA license in both outpatient and home health settings, Mark received his Bachelor’s Degree from McNeese State University in Lake Charles, LA on his journey to becoming a Physical Therapist.

Mark attended the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in St. Augustine, FL specializing in manual therapy techniques and he received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2008. Mark met his wife, Angie, also a graduate of the University of St. Augustine, and they married in 2009. Mark and Angie are now settled in Ozark, MO with 2 children where they have been an integral part of the home health community. Mark discovered the importance of individualized care and how one-on-one treatments were vital to patient progress and outcomes.

Though it wasn’t the easiest route to take, Mark has seen his dream to become a PT come full circle and is now proud owner of One On One Physical Therapy on the historical Ozark Square. Mark, not only a manual therapist, is also certified in Softwave Tissue Regeneration Technology. Mark brings his southern charm to the Heart of the Ozarks and is looking forward to working one-on-one with you to get you back to moving without pain.

Jeff Casto

Senior Vice President

Ozark Bank – Business 14

P.O. Box 220, Ozark, MO 65721

Office (417)582-4172

Cell (417)840-2325

Fax (417)581-2838

jcasto@ozarkbank.com

www.ozarkbank.com

NMLS ID# 783454

I own Lauren Cross Agency in Ozark and I am proud to support this amazing community. I opened the agency in 2020 and have lived in SW MO for 25 years. I cannot imagine calling anywhere else home. We provide a better insurance experience from trusted companies that have excellent customer service and claims handing. We have a home office in Springfield and specialize in coverage for your life, farm, home, business, vehicles, etc. My favorite part of our mission statement is to create opportunities that promote local business in the area. When I am not working with clients or attending local events, I love to be outdoors. I have also practiced Gracie jiu-jitsu for 9 years…ask me! I love to answer questions and I will try to recruit you. You will probably see me around town with my mini Aussie, Wyatt. Come say hi!

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I am an artist, singer/songwriter and novelist actively involved in various local art scenes in Springfield, MO. I split homes between Ozark, MO where my close friend and stepdaughter lives and Springfield where I live and work.

Chris is the Managing Director at Stained Glass Theatre in Ozark. She earned her degree in Communications and Journalism from Drury College. Chris has lived in Southwest MO her entire life, and in Christian County since 2001. Chris enjoys serving her community, and is passionate about the ministry of Stained Glass Theatre: Serving Christ through the Arts. She began her journey in full time Christian Theatre as a volunteer at Stained Glass Theatre in 1995, and has been actively involved ever since. She spent a short time on staff as the Box Office Manager in 2001-2002, and came on staff again as Managing Director in 2020. She and her husband James have two sons, and you can find the whole family volunteering around the theatre together both on and off stage. When not acting, directing, ushering, or running tech for a production, Chris is also the Logistics Coordinator for the Operation Christmas Child Ozark Mountain Area Team, serving Christian, Stone, and Taney counties. She loves being involved with two ministries that allow her to serve alongside her family.  In her free time she loves to travel with her family, play board games, and cheer on the Kansas City Chiefs.

U.S. Marshals, Special Operations, retired