Millennium Magazine_7th Ed

140 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine ENTREPRENEURS Prior to opening uphis donut business, Mr. Clegg servedintheU.S.Marinesfrom1996to2004.Missing the daily action and excitement of the military, he returned in 2010 to the U.S. Army Reserves, where he remained until 2015. Hurts Donut Company is a charitable business, and the business is prominent in the local Springfield community through philanthropic efforts. Mr. Clegg maintains affiliation with the Mid-America chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, for whom he is a board member, and is a member of the International Franchise Association. Drawing upon a BS in social sciences from St. Gregory’s University in 2001 and an MA in administrative leadership from the University of Oklahoma in 2020, Mr. Clegg intends to grow the business in the coming years and open new locations. He is now a doctoral candidate in organizational change and leadership at the University of Southern California. B oasting a diversified background in business ownership, administration and military service, Timothy D. Clegg II has served as the owner and founder of Hurts Donut Company in Springfield, Missouri, since 2013. Offering a wide range of donuts and pastries, the company name is derived from a familial joke that has since been passed down to the younger generations from the 1940s. In his daily responsibilities, Mr. Clegg spends his time communicating with franchises, providing screening for those interested in investing in his brand, and implementing changes and keeping abreast of trends within the field. He enjoys innovating his brand so as to remain on the forefront. Currently located in 11 different states, Hurts Donut Company is widely-revered by consumers and the press, and it was named one of 12 Fastest Growing Companies in Southwest Missouri. In 2020, Newsweek Magazine named Hurts Donut Company as America’s Best Customer Service in the 2020 Donut Category. Likewise, Mr. Clegg was named Entrepreneur of the Year in Springfield in 2019. TIMOTHY D. CLEGG II FOUNDER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Hurts Donut Company Springfield, MO