Mary Beth Hartman
Mary Beth Hartman is a dedicated supporter of Ozarks Tech whose generosity is rooted in a deep belief in service, faith, and the lasting impact of education. As owner of Hunter Chase & Associates Inc. and executive vice president of Hartman & Co. Inc., she understands the importance of a skilled workforce and the opportunities that career-focused education can provide.
Mary Beth has been actively involved with the Ozarks Tech Foundation, serving on the Board of Directors and as Board Chair in 2023. Her connection to the college is driven by both professional insight and personal experience. She has seen firsthand how education can transform lives, recalling how the generosity of a family member helped her mother pursue a nursing education. That opportunity created a ripple effect, leading her mother to a meaningful career in healthcare and a lifetime of service to others.
Inspired by this experience and the impact of scholarship support, Mary Beth chose to invest in students at Ozarks Tech. Her giving reflects a strong belief that education not only builds careers but also strengthens families and communities. She is particularly passionate about supporting pathways in healthcare and the skilled trades, recognizing their critical role in the region’s workforce.
Impact
Mary Beth Hartman has established multiple scholarships at Ozarks Tech to support students pursuing careers in high-demand fields. She created a healthcare and nursing scholarship in honor of her mother, Bobbie Ann Cobb, and a construction scholarship in honor of her father, Dean Hartman. These scholarships reflect both her personal story and her commitment to expanding opportunity for others.
Through her philanthropy and leadership, Mary Beth helps reduce financial barriers for students while encouraging them to pursue meaningful, stable careers. Her support is grounded in the belief that investing in education creates lasting change, not only for individual students but for the broader community.
Her continued involvement with the Ozarks Tech Foundation demonstrates a commitment to ensuring that future generations have access to the same life-changing opportunities that shaped her own family’s story.