Board of Directors
Tracy Walkup (Board President)
Tracy has been in public service for nearly twenty years. First, as City Manager and Economic Development for Maysville, MO for two years, then for Boonville from 1997-2004. Tracy became Regional Director of Oats in central Missouri in 2005.
She earned a BS in Business Management and International Business with a minor in Economics from Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, MO and her MBA at William Woods University.
Tracy has been in public service for nearly twenty years. First, as City Manager and Economic Development for Maysville, MO for two years, then for Boonville from 1997-2004. Tracy became Regional Director of Oats in central Missouri in 2005.
She earned a BS in Business Management and International Business with a minor in Economics from Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, MO and her MBA at William Woods University.
Jason Ramsey (Board Secretary)
Jason is began working as a Commercial Lender for Callaway Bank in 2015. While maintaining his commercial lending responsibilities, he was also promoted to Assistant Vice-President in 2020.
Jason earned a Bachelor of Arts from Truman State University and received his masters in Public Administration from the University of Missouri – Columbia. He is actively involved with many organizations in Columbia including the Central Missouri Community Action Agency, the Board of Directors for the MO Higher Education Loan Authority and the Columbia Metro Rotary Club.y by Phone! Apple Pay is Here.
Jason is began working as a Commercial Lender for Callaway Bank in 2015. While maintaining his commercial lending responsibilities, he was also promoted to Assistant Vice-President in 2020.
Jason earned a Bachelor of Arts from Truman State University and received his masters in Public Administration from the University of Missouri – Columbia. He is actively involved with many organizations in Columbia including the Central Missouri Community Action Agency, the Board of Directors for the MO Higher Education Loan Authority and the Columbia Metro Rotary Club.y by Phone! Apple Pay is Here.
Terry Higgins
Terry began his career with Farm Credit Services, and then moved to Commercial Finance. He has been a commercial lender for twenty-two years and is currently with Central Trust Bank.
Terry began his career with Farm Credit Services, and then moved to Commercial Finance. He has been a commercial lender for twenty-two years and is currently with Central Trust Bank.
Julia Boyd Uhls
Julia Boyd Uhls was born and raised in Fulton. She graduated from Fulton High School in 1993 and after graduation, attended Transylvania University in Lexington, KY. After graduating from college, Julia and her husband Chad returned to Fulton to work at Boyd & Boyd, Inc. Boyd & Boyd, Inc. is a 4th generation family business founded by Julia's grandfather in 1934. In 2001, Julia and Chad became owners of the business and in 2006, they were joined by Julia's sister, Cindy Beckmeyer and her husband, Brian. Boyd & Boyd, Inc. is a licensed title insurance agent and real estate settlement company operating primarily in Callaway County, Missouri. Julia is also a leader of Girl Scout Troop 71045 and her church's youth group. Julia is active with Court Street United Methodist Church, Callaway County Relay for Life, Fulton Public Schools Foundation, Fulton Housing Authority, Fulton Wrestling Club, and Callaway County YMCA.
Julia Boyd Uhls was born and raised in Fulton. She graduated from Fulton High School in 1993 and after graduation, attended Transylvania University in Lexington, KY. After graduating from college, Julia and her husband Chad returned to Fulton to work at Boyd & Boyd, Inc. Boyd & Boyd, Inc. is a 4th generation family business founded by Julia's grandfather in 1934. In 2001, Julia and Chad became owners of the business and in 2006, they were joined by Julia's sister, Cindy Beckmeyer and her husband, Brian. Boyd & Boyd, Inc. is a licensed title insurance agent and real estate settlement company operating primarily in Callaway County, Missouri. Julia is also a leader of Girl Scout Troop 71045 and her church's youth group. Julia is active with Court Street United Methodist Church, Callaway County Relay for Life, Fulton Public Schools Foundation, Fulton Housing Authority, Fulton Wrestling Club, and Callaway County YMCA.
Tony Robertson
Tony Robertson is Senior Vice-President and Senior Lender at Central Bank of Audrain County in Mexico, MO. Mr. Robertson was born in Grovespring, MO and has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Missouri in Columbia, MO. Mr. Robertson is a very active leader in the Mexico community and is involved in numerous organizations. In his spare time, he enjoys playing with his children, golfing and is an active outdoors man.
Tony and his wife Sara live in Mexico, MO with their three children
Tony Robertson is Senior Vice-President and Senior Lender at Central Bank of Audrain County in Mexico, MO. Mr. Robertson was born in Grovespring, MO and has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Missouri in Columbia, MO. Mr. Robertson is a very active leader in the Mexico community and is involved in numerous organizations. In his spare time, he enjoys playing with his children, golfing and is an active outdoors man.
Tony and his wife Sara live in Mexico, MO with their three children
Russell Runge
Russell been involved in economic development for 25 years, at the state, local and 501 c-3 level. Currently the assistant city manager for the city of Mexico, MO where he oversees the community's economic development activity, airport activity and other areas of city government.
Russell been involved in economic development for 25 years, at the state, local and 501 c-3 level. Currently the assistant city manager for the city of Mexico, MO where he oversees the community's economic development activity, airport activity and other areas of city government.
Todd Hoien
Todd is the President of Hawthorn Bank's Columbia market.
He earned a BA in Political Science from the University of Kentucky and earned a degree from the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado.
Todd is the President of Hawthorn Bank's Columbia market.
He earned a BA in Political Science from the University of Kentucky and earned a degree from the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado.
Mike Bugalski
Mike has been with Moberly Area Economic Development Corporation since 2016. Starting as an Economic Development Specialist and was elevated to President in 2019. His responsibilities involve managing the daily operations of the organization, project management, and maintenance of various digital tools of the organization. He is involved in creation of original content and outreach to key stakeholder groups.
Michael earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Following that he completed a Master of Public of Affairs from the Harry S. Truman School of Public Affairs at the University of Missouri-Columbia. In 2020, Michael was selected by his peers to serve as President of the Northeast Missouri Development Partnership. Michael resides in Moberly with his wife, and enjoys spending time at their farm, reading, and cooking.
Mike has been with Moberly Area Economic Development Corporation since 2016. Starting as an Economic Development Specialist and was elevated to President in 2019. His responsibilities involve managing the daily operations of the organization, project management, and maintenance of various digital tools of the organization. He is involved in creation of original content and outreach to key stakeholder groups.
Michael earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Following that he completed a Master of Public of Affairs from the Harry S. Truman School of Public Affairs at the University of Missouri-Columbia. In 2020, Michael was selected by his peers to serve as President of the Northeast Missouri Development Partnership. Michael resides in Moberly with his wife, and enjoys spending time at their farm, reading, and cooking.
Caren Blaue
Caren has been Vice-President and Loan Officer for Jonesburg State Bank since 2007. She also has owned CR Angus Farms since 1998. She is an active member of the Montgomery County Rotary Club and is the Treasurer of the Callaway/Montgomery County Cattlemen's Association. She is also an active member of the Grace Lutheran Church.
Caren has been Vice-President and Loan Officer for Jonesburg State Bank since 2007. She also has owned CR Angus Farms since 1998. She is an active member of the Montgomery County Rotary Club and is the Treasurer of the Callaway/Montgomery County Cattlemen's Association. She is also an active member of the Grace Lutheran Church.
