Anita King is a Human Resources professional who is a long-time resident of Springfield, MO. Anita has been in the HR field for the past 22 years, after graduating with her Masters Degree in Human Resources

Development from Webster University in St. Louis. She has worked in several industries providing HR guidance and support. While she has held several different titles, Anita says her favorite aspect of HR is being able to help people navigate their personal career journey. Her areas of expertise are creating and presenting Diversity training, leadership development training and conducting employment investigations.

Anita recently created a local non-profit program Deverin’s Locker in honor of her son who was killed in 2023. Deverin’s Locker provides new and used sporting equipment and sports related fees for kids in the foster care system. She is also a long time member of the Christmas giving committee at Ambassadors for Children and a Wish Granter through the Make A Wish Foundation. Anita has been on the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, Mo, a volunteer with Family Connections, a CASA volunteer, a member of the United Way Day of Caring Steering Committee and has helped raise funds and awareness for the Lost & Found Grief Center, Great Circle (KVA) and Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.

Her greatest passion is loving and supporting her kids and any other child who is in need of love.