Back Row: Brandon Perjak, Jared Leveling, Luke Estes, Chase Taake, Jarett Huebner, J.D. Steibel, Owen Bolser, Andrew Wittenauer, Andrew Durrer, Jake Daniels. Front Row: Michaela Loos, Leah Hill, Sammi Williams, Maya Speckhard, Hallie Dawson, Jessica Rachell, Kaylee Fisk,
Hillary Wessel, Blake Grisham
Hillary Wessel, Blake Grisham
Class History
As the inaugural class of the Monroe County program the class of 2016-2017 set the tone for future years. This group of 19 students proved the integral part that personal and professional development has in the lives of our young leaders. Through robust personalities and goals, this group made a lasting impression that is frequently revisited by new classes each year.
Class Business
Capes & Tiaras: In a trade show setting, Capes & Tiaras provided a place for local businesses to advertise products and/or services within the theme of event planning. Over $4,000 was generated and used as seed money for students to create their own individual businesses.
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Individual Businesses
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Owen Bolser - OB Aerial Photography, drone real estate photography
Jake Daniels - Improv-ment, Improvisational & Public Speaking Services
Hallie Dawson - Makeup Mavens, make-up application for special occasions
Andrew Durrer - Harvest Blessings Community Garden, bringing gardens into the community
Luke Estes - Off the Chain Capital, cryptocurrency investment opportunities
Kaylee Fisk - Kaylee Lynn Photography, photography for all of life's moments
Blake Grisham - Vegetable Compulsion, fun vegetable apparel
Leah Hill - Leah Peah Paints, personalized paint parties
Jarett Huebner - BYO Pumpkins, grow your own pumpkin kits
Jared Leveling - Equipped Tech Solutions, computer repair
Michaela Loos - AP Adventure Pack, travel packs for the adventurous
Brandon Perjack - HRDWD, Customized Phone Cases
Jessica Rachell - The Lefty Painter, custom painted furniture
Maya Speckhard - Pursuit of Positivity, brings spiritual positivity through writing
JD Steibel - Vidi, eclipse glasses
Chase Taake - TMT Marketing, online marketing
Hillary Wessel - U Name It, vustom printed adhesive vinyl
Sammi Williams - Sammi's Studies, individual tutoring services
Andrew Wittenauer - RE Investment LLC, real estate investment opportunities
Jake Daniels - Improv-ment, Improvisational & Public Speaking Services
Hallie Dawson - Makeup Mavens, make-up application for special occasions
Andrew Durrer - Harvest Blessings Community Garden, bringing gardens into the community
Luke Estes - Off the Chain Capital, cryptocurrency investment opportunities
Kaylee Fisk - Kaylee Lynn Photography, photography for all of life's moments
Blake Grisham - Vegetable Compulsion, fun vegetable apparel
Leah Hill - Leah Peah Paints, personalized paint parties
Jarett Huebner - BYO Pumpkins, grow your own pumpkin kits
Jared Leveling - Equipped Tech Solutions, computer repair
Michaela Loos - AP Adventure Pack, travel packs for the adventurous
Brandon Perjack - HRDWD, Customized Phone Cases
Jessica Rachell - The Lefty Painter, custom painted furniture
Maya Speckhard - Pursuit of Positivity, brings spiritual positivity through writing
JD Steibel - Vidi, eclipse glasses
Chase Taake - TMT Marketing, online marketing
Hillary Wessel - U Name It, vustom printed adhesive vinyl
Sammi Williams - Sammi's Studies, individual tutoring services
Andrew Wittenauer - RE Investment LLC, real estate investment opportunities
Entrepreneur of the Year
To capitalize on the angle of individual growth, the Monroe County startUP program offers the opportunity to earn Entrepreneur of the Year. All current startUP students are eligible for this honor. Selected individuals for this award possess the following qualities during their entrepreneurial journey:
- Entrepreneurial Spirit
- Integrity and Influence
- Innovation
- Intellectual Comprehension
- Perseverance
The 2017 Entrepreneur of the Year was named to Kaylee Fisk of Columbia High School.
As the first individual to earn this honor, Kaylee has set the tone for all future recipients.
At the start of her entrepreneurial journey Kaylee wanted to create a residential cleaning business. After putting some planning into this initial idea she began to question whether it was an avenue of passion for her. Through some reconsideration and brainstorming, the business of Kalyee Lynn Photography was born.
Photography has served as a longtime passion for Kalyee and she was ready to share her talents with the community. Kaylee Lynn Photography offered unique sessions that captured all those candid moments at some of life’s greatest events. Her specialization was family events, such as birthday parties, anniversaries and graduations. While families focused on making memories with one another, Kaylee took care of capturing those memories through beautiful photography.
Kaylee has continued her photography business while attending College of the Ozarks. She is majoring Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, with a minor in Hotel and Restaurant Management. Her goals are to become a Registered Dietician and one day own her own restaurant! She looks forward to incorporating elements of entrepreneurship, event planning, management, photography and marketing into her future endeavors.
As the first individual to earn this honor, Kaylee has set the tone for all future recipients.
At the start of her entrepreneurial journey Kaylee wanted to create a residential cleaning business. After putting some planning into this initial idea she began to question whether it was an avenue of passion for her. Through some reconsideration and brainstorming, the business of Kalyee Lynn Photography was born.
Photography has served as a longtime passion for Kalyee and she was ready to share her talents with the community. Kaylee Lynn Photography offered unique sessions that captured all those candid moments at some of life’s greatest events. Her specialization was family events, such as birthday parties, anniversaries and graduations. While families focused on making memories with one another, Kaylee took care of capturing those memories through beautiful photography.
Kaylee has continued her photography business while attending College of the Ozarks. She is majoring Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, with a minor in Hotel and Restaurant Management. Her goals are to become a Registered Dietician and one day own her own restaurant! She looks forward to incorporating elements of entrepreneurship, event planning, management, photography and marketing into her future endeavors.
