Christina Landry is quietly redefining what healing can look like through Unbridled Therapeutics, a nonprofit co-located with Missouri Forget Me Not Horse Rescue and Sanctuary (MFMN). A licensed mental health professional with deep roots in the equine world, Landry has built a practice where traditional counseling and animal-assisted therapy work side by side—creating space for meaningful, often life-changing breakthroughs.
For Khalid Mundwiller, choosing to build his life in Eldon, Missouri, had nothing to do with convenience or career strategy. It had everything to do with family, especially his grandparents, J.R. and Nina Atwell. “Grandpa and Grandma are the reason I moved here,” he says—a simple truth that shaped his early years. Week after week, his grandmother drove to Rolla to pick him up so he could spend weekends in Eldon. Those visits became the rhythm of his childhood—days spent helping, learning, and absorbing the presence of the man who would become his greatest influence.
When Governor Mike Kehoe talks about his life, he doesn’t start with politics. He doesn’t even start with business. He goes straight to the thing he and his wife, Claudia, are proudest of—their family. “Before anything else,” he said, “our greatest accomplishment is our children.”
For many Missouri families, a visit to a food bank is the moment between fear and relief. Governor Mike Kehoe understands that feeling. Raised by a single mother and the youngest of six children, he remembers the days when money was tight, and kindness from others made all the difference. His support for food banks comes from that place, wanting every child to feel secure and every family to know help is there.
Perched on a beautifully wooded lakeside lot in Osage Beach, Missouri, the Roberts residence is a testament to what happens when personal vision meets exceptional craftsmanship. Designed and built by Thomas Construction, with architectural design by Matt Stephens and interior styling by Cindy Herman, this 5,500-square-foot home reflects not just luxury, but a lifestyle centered around family, comfort, and connection to the lake.
Step inside Marlese Loveall’s home, and it feels like stepping into a storybook. Every corner is filled with meaning, memory, and carefully curated design choices that reflect not only her love for beauty but also her love for family and tradition. Built on a rare point lot in Sunrise Beach, the home is surrounded by sweeping water views and designed with two priorities in mind: the kitchen and the Christmas trees. Together, they tell the story of a home built with intention, function, and heart.
L•O PROFILE is proud to spotlight the United States Marine Corps on its 250th birthday, a milestone honoring courage, sacrifice, and unwavering devotion to duty. Born in revolution, tested in wars at home and abroad, and revered for their discipline, the Marines’ journey through history is as enduring as our nation itself. Birth of the…
Long before Disneyland became a winter wonderland of twinkling lights and festive parades at Christmastime, a young boy in Marceline, Missouri, dreamed beneath a cottonwood tree, imagining worlds full of magic—and maybe a few snowflakes.
Brad Ekstam is the founder and owner of FASS Diesel Solutions, a Missouri-based company that has become one of the most trusted names in the diesel industry. Known throughout the trucking, military, and diesel performance industries as a forward-thinking innovator, Brad has spent decades building a brand that stands for reliability, durability, and real-world problem solving.
Tucked away on an expansive 465-acre property, this modern farmhouse offers more than just a beautiful place to live; it tells a story of legacy, craftsmanship, and intentional living. For the homeowner, Alan Downey, building this home through Liberty General Contracting was about more than design. It was about creating a sanctuary that honors his past while embracing the serenity of the land.