Richard Ollis is a fourth-generation risk and insurance advisor and has been in the industry over 40 years. He serves as CEO of Ollis/Akers/Arney Insurance & Business Advisors, Springfield’s largest independent insurance agency, founded in 1885.
Richard holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Missouri State University and serves on their College of Business Advisory Board and their Foundation Board. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, he served two terms on Springfield City Council and also serves on the board for the Missouri Association of Insurance Agents. Richard is a past-Chairman of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce and has served on boards for Commerce Bank, Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau, Springfield/Branson National Airport, Hickory Hills Country Club and is the current President of Restore SGF. In 2024, he was honored by being named the “Springfieldian”, the Chamber’s highest award for business and community service.
