Gary W. Schafer II

Managing Partner - Southern Missouri, FORVIS

Biography

Gary is the managing partner of FORVIS Springfield, Joplin and Branson, Missouri, offices. He is responsible for the administration, planning, personnel and operations of nearly 450 partners, client service staff and administrative personnel, who serve approximately 7,000 businesses and individual clients.

As a leader of the commercial audit practice for FORVIS, Gary served more than 20 years providing audit and advisory services to manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers. Gary consults with business leaders on a wide range of financial issues and helps companies improve their business through better budgeting, forecasting, and other financing matters.

Gary currently serves on the executive committee of the board of the Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks and is a member of the Downtown Council of Champions. He is also active in guiding FORVIS personnel to find their passion and give back to the community through volunteering and serving on nonprofit boards.

Gary is a 1996 graduate of the Honors College at Missouri State University, Springfield, with a B.S. degree in accounting. He looks to the future by contributing to office recruiting efforts from 8 local colleges, while also focusing on developing rewarding career opportunities within the firm.