Discover how Josh Hartman, Plant Manager for Carlisle Construction Materials, found a better quality of life after moving from Dallas to Sikeston, Missouri
- October 13, 2024
When Carlisle Construction Materials chose Missouri for its new $100 million production and manufacturing facility, Josh Hartman took an opportunity to open the facility as the new location’s Plant Manager and moved his family from Dallas, Texas, to Sikeston, Missouri. The move allowed him to be closer to family, enjoy a better quality of life, and experience the seasonal beauty of the Midwest.
In his interview with Business Insider, Hartman highlights the benefits of life in Southeast Missouri, from lower living costs and good schools to more family time and travel opportunities.
“We were able to upsize our home when we moved to Missouri. We got a pool. It’s freed up enough expendable income that we’ve been able to take more family trips. Nashville is a little over three hours from us. Louisville, Kentucky, is four. St. Louis, Memphis, Springfield, Missouri. We’ve done a lot of day trip visits to different cities.” (qtd. In Business Insider)
CNBC’s Top States for Business Ranking Comparison:
| Missouri | Texas | |
| Cost of Living | #8 | #37 |
| Education | #14 | #35 |
Despite the challenges of relocating with young kids, the Hartman family has embraced small-town living and is thriving in their new community.