Episode description: Brian Fogle, president of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, talks with Tom about the organization’s humble beginnings, its extraordinary growth and impact on Southwest Missouri as CFO approaches its 50th anniversary.
About the podcast: In Our Town is a podcast about Springfield, Mo. issues and leaders, hosted by Tom Carlson, publisher and founder of the Springfield Daily Citizen.
About the host: Tom Carlson is the publisher and founder of the Springfield Daily Citizen. An attorney and real estate developer who specializes in affordable housing, Tom was the longest-serving mayor of Springfield, serving 14 years over seven non-consecutive terms between 1988 and 2009.