Richard Ollis is a fourth-generation risk and insurance advisor specializing in business risk and has been in the industry almost 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. He regularly writes for the Springfield Business Journal and has hosted the radio talk show “Insurance Talk”. 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.
Richard and Teresa have been married for over thirty years and have two daughters, Kelsey and Sabrina.
