B Magazine Difference Makers 2024 reception

Danah Brandel receives a plaque from Saint Francis Healthcare System’s Matthew Brandt recognizing her as a 2024 Difference Maker at their reception at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus. The Difference Maker’s reception was presented by B Magazine on Thursday, Sept. 6. (Nathan Gladden ~ ngladden@semissourian.com)

Edge Realty's John Spear speaks to a person while getting refreshments at the Difference Makers reception on Thursday, Sept. 5. (Nathan Gladden ~ ngladden@semissourian.com)

Difference Maker Steven Lee speaks to attendees at one of the tables at the reception before acknowledgments are given on Thursday, Sept. 5. (Nathan Gladden ~ ngladden@semissourian.com)

Difference Makers Lauren Jones speaks to Gary Rust II before the reception starts at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5. (Nathan Gladden ~ ngladden@semissourian.com)

Difference Maker Robbie Guard speaks to other attendees while getting refreshments before the reception starts at 6 p.m. (Nathan Gladden ~ ngladden@semissourian.com)

Difference Maker Ed Crowley speaks to attendees at his table before the reception starts at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5. (Nathan Gladden ~ ngladden@semissourian.com)

Amanda Altman receives a plaque from Saint Francis Healthcare System’s Matthew Brandt recognizing her as a 2024 Difference Maker at their reception at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus. The Difference Maker’s reception was presented by B Magazine on Thursday, Sept. 6. (Nathan Gladden ~ ngladden@semissourian.com)

Ed Crowley receives a plaque recognizing him as a 2024 Difference Maker at their reception at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus. The Difference Maker’s reception was presented by B Magazine on Thursday, Sept. 6. (Nathan Gladden ~ ngladden@semissourian.com)

Brittney Swicionis receives a plaque from Saint Francis Healthcare System’s Matthew Brandt recognizing her as a 2024 Difference Maker at their reception at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus. The Difference Maker’s reception was presented by B Magazine on Thursday, Sept. 6. (Nathan Gladden ~ ngladden@semissourian.com)

Jim Daughters receives a plaque from Saint Francis Healthcare System’s Matthew Brandt recognizing him as a 2024 Difference Maker at their reception at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus. The Difference Maker’s reception was presented by B Magazine on Thursday, Sept. 6. (Nathan Gladden ~ ngladden@semissourian.com)

Robbie Guard receives a plaque from Saint Francis Healthcare System’s Matthew Brandt recognizing him as a 2024 Difference Maker at their reception at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus. The Difference Maker’s reception was presented by B Magazine on Thursday, Sept. 6. (Nathan Gladden ~ ngladden@semissourian.com)

Kathy Medley receives a plaque from Saint Francis Healthcare System’s Matthew Brandt recognizing her as a 2024 Difference Maker at their reception at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus. The Difference Maker’s reception was presented by B Magazine on Thursday, Sept. 6. (Nathan Gladden ~ ngladden@semissourian.com)

Chad Fisher receives a plaque from Saint Francis Healthcare System’s Matthew Brandt recognizing him as a 2024 Difference Maker at their reception at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus. The Difference Maker’s reception was presented by B Magazine on Thursday, Sept. 6. (Nathan Gladden ~ ngladden@semissourian.com)

Chad Fisher shakes hands with Southeast Missourian publisher Jon Rust after he received recognition as a 2024 Difference Maker. (Nathan Gladden ~ ngladden@semissourian.com)

Lauren Jones receives a plaque from Saint Francis Healthcare System’s Matthew Brandt recognizing her as a 2024 Difference Maker at their reception at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus. The Difference Maker’s reception was presented by B Magazine on Thursday, Sept. 6. (Nathan Gladden ~ ngladden@semissourian.com)

Lori Bronenkant receives a plaque from Saint Francis Healthcare System’s Matthew Brandt recognizing her as a 2024 Difference Maker at their reception at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus. The Difference Maker’s reception was presented by B Magazine on Thursday, Sept. 6. (Nathan Gladden ~ ngladden@semissourian.com)

Joey Keys receives a plaque from Saint Francis Healthcare System’s Matthew Brandt recognizing him as a 2024 Difference Maker at their reception at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus. The Difference Maker’s reception was presented by B Magazine on Thursday, Sept. 6. (Nathan Gladden ~ ngladden@semissourian.com)

Tonya Skinner receives a plaque from Saint Francis Healthcare System’s Matthew Brandt recognizing her as a 2024 Difference Maker at their reception at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus. The Difference Maker’s reception was presented by B Magazine on Thursday, Sept. 6. (Nathan Gladden ~ ngladden@semissourian.com)

Steven Lee receives a plaque from Saint Francis Healthcare System’s Matthew Brandt recognizing him as a 2024 Difference Maker at their reception at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus. The Difference Maker’s reception was presented by B Magazine on Thursday, Sept. 6. (Nathan Gladden ~ ngladden@semissourian.com)

Becky Harding and Lori Fowler stand together to be recognized as 2024 Difference Makers at the reception at the River Campus. (Nathan Gladden ~ ngladden@semissourian.com)

Richard Cuba receives a plaque from Saint Francis Healthcare System’s Matthew Brandt recognizing him as a 2024 Difference Maker at their reception at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus. The Difference Maker’s reception was presented by B Magazine on Thursday, Sept. 6. (Nathan Gladden ~ ngladden@semissourian.com)

Southeast Missourian publisher Jon Rust and the audience in attendance clapped for the Difference Makers after they were recognized on Thursday, Sept. 5. (Nathan Gladden ~ ngladden@semissourian.com)