We are thrilled to feature Halley Fleming at our August Faith in Business Branson. As a Branson-based entrepreneur, educator, and marketing strategist, Halley brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to integrating faith and work.
Halley is the founder of Ozark Mountain Adventure, owner of Brogan Advertising, and part-owner of Ozark Mountain Excavating. Before launching her entrepreneurial ventures, she served for 14 years as the Chief Marketing Officer for Branson Bank, where she directed branding, communications, and strategic growth. She is also currently shaping the next generation of business leaders as an adjunct business professor at College of the Ozarks.
A graduate of College of the Ozarks (Business Administration and Mass Communication), Halley earned her MBA from William Woods University, where she is currently pursuing her PhD in Business. Her professional excellence has been recognized by 417 Magazine’s “Women Who Mean Business” and the Springfield Business Journal’s “40 Under 40.”
Beyond her professional achievements, Halley’s true heart lies in encouraging believers to view their workplace as a mission field. She advocates for a business philosophy centered on more than just profit, focusing on stewarding opportunities, serving people with excellence, and trusting God through every season of business. Join us for an inspiring session on how to boldly live out your faith in the marketplace.
For 17 years, Sara Forhetz delivered the bad news in television journalism as a crime and courts reporter, until God called her to deliver the Good News. An Emmy-winning journalist covering crime and headlines, she thought she had her life mapped out. But behind the camera, God was writing a different story.
At 25, Sara was a self-described rebel without a cause, until she started attending church with her now-husband Ethan. There, she realized something was missing: “I was trying to do life my own way, never realizing that God’s plans were so much better. I entered into relationship with Jesus and surrendered to His way— His Lordship.” With a microphone already in hand, God repurposed her voice, not for ratings, but for His Kingdom. She dove deep into Scripture, reading, studying, and growing in her faith. Seven years later, she received her first invitation to speak at a church. Sara now shares the Gospel at more than 70 events a year, inspiring others to live their faith out loud. Sara’s background in journalism gave her a platform, but her heart for Jesus gave her a purpose.
We are excited to welcome Rick Boxx as our guest speaker for the upcoming October Faith in Business Branson gathering. Rick loves helping leaders connect the dots between Monday morning and their God-given vocational purpose.
As the Founder and CEO of Unconventional Business Network, Rick has equipped more than 700,000 leaders with practical, faith-centered business principles that work in the real world. His daily Integrity Moments broadcast reaches 2 million leaders across more than 200 radio stations, and he has authored seven books sharing what he has learned along the way.
Before transitioning into nonprofit leadership, Rick built a strong foundation as a CPA, banker, and repeat entrepreneur. Based in Overland Park, Kansas, with his high-energy, high-encouragement wife, Kathy, Rick also loves being “Papa” to four grandkids. Join us for an inspiring session designed to help you integrate your faith into your daily professional life.
Branching out of Faith in Business in Springfield, Missouri, this gathering holds a special place in the hearts of those who live in an area focused on faith, flag, and family!
The Faith in Business vision began with Sean Kouplan of Tulsa. Conrad Griggs of Springfield inspired the idea of bringing it to Branson.
Ollis, Akers & Arney
Gettig Floor’D
Maxon Fine Jewelry
Higginbotham Insurance
Ryan Tree & Lawn Branson
