Dennis Nevills, 49, a taxi driver in Union, travels to pick up his next customer. With no public transportation and scarce ride services, Dennis noticed that there was need to help people get to where they want to go. His business, called At Your Service, was born from a history of not being able to receive rides from his own family as a child. Dennis said because others have helped him in his time of need, he wants to give back.

Dennis Nevill takes another customer using an app on his phone that lets him communicate with his clients.

Dennis helps his customer, Lisa, from her apartment to his car in Washington, Mo. Dennis frequently gets calls from older clients that are physically challenged and leaves his car to make sure they are able to get into his vehicle safely. 

Dennis’ phone propped up in his car shows an image of him and his wife, Christy Nevills, who runs the taxi business with him while also working full time at a hotel in Union. “We barely ever see each other,” he said. “She gets up early in the morning, I get up a little later…she comes home late.” Their connection is typically maintained throughout the day via calls and text.

Dennis picks up his customer, David, from Mercy Hospital. David attempts to lift himself into the vehicle with the little strength he has, as Dennis stands behind him lifting him onto the chair.

Dennis takes a nap by the Amtrak station while waiting for his customer to arrive. After running errands and giving rides, he tries to find time in between to catch some rest.

Dennis visits his 33-year-old nephew, Jason Nevills, at his group home in Washington, Mo. They look at old family photos hung on his bedroom walls. Dennis likes to dedicate time to hang out with with his nephew a few times a week. “I felt like I needed to step in and be a father figure to him with my brother being killed," Dennis said. "I try to get over there and see him, like, a minimum three days a week.”

Dennis attends a meeting with the Union Area Chamber of Commerce. Dennis serves as a board member where they discuss upcoming events and plans for the town of Union. Not having a stable family unit growing up, he considers the members of the chamber his family. “The chamber is a good [for] business networking," he said. "But it’s also a good way to give back to the community and build relationships.”

Dennis high-fives an unhoused man named Peter, who is in his 60s, after giving a portion of his lunch to him. 

Dennis shows up to a bridal boutique in Union for a networking event and ends up playing with Rylin Mercer, age 7. 

Dennis stops for some ice cream at Dairy Delight in Union. Dennis has had some health scares in his life causing him to have to watch the portions he eats.