Roundtable Thought Leaders

Chris joined JMARK in January of 2008 when JMARK acquired NetWorks and NetManage in Springfield, MO. Over the years, Chris has held the majority of the positions in the service department. He started as a service technician and bounced around in most of JMARKs technical roles before finding his true passion in leadership. The biggest lesson he learned from filling these different roles is communication. Whether it be good or bad, it is essential to communicate along the way. Through dedication, perseverance, and a lot of hands-on learning, he worked his way up and is now in the position to lead JMARK as the President. As Chris puts it, he has been a lifelong technologist . Chris has worked in the technology industry for over 20 years and is passionate about staying up-to-date with tech. Working in JMARKs environment that is constantly leveraging the latest and greatest technologies, allows him to fulfill this passion in a way that benefits clients. Chris pursues JMARKs core value of excellence by spending at least an hour a day reading or learning about leadership and how he can improve his skills to benefit his teams and JMARKs clients. He loves reading technical manuals and even built an engine for his car based on one of them! Chris favorite thing about JMARK is the people and clients he gets to serve daily. He enjoys the JMARK office because of the positive interactions with his team and the act of problem-solving a wide range of situations for clients. He gets motivated and energized by finding efficient and innovative solutions that increase revenue, decrease costs, and reduce risks for our clients.

5 Laws of Disruptive Leadership

David Cameron has served as City Administrator for the City of Republic, MO since July 2016 and is the founder of Disruptive Leadership.  David is a native of Miller, MO, having returned to his roots after spending sixteen years with the City of Siloam Springs, AR where he served in the same capacity. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Organizational Management from John Brown University in Siloam Springs, AR.  

He has devoted his working career to local government addressing process improvements, bridging relationships between government and the development community, infrastructure deployment, economic development, and environmental compliance. Under his leadership, Republic has recognized substantial growth in every development market and successfully executed over 1.7 million square feet and $200 million in industrial development between 2020-2021. David possesses a passion for casting vision, leadership, and navigating the largest challenges facing the organization.  In 2021, 417 Magazine named him as one of the “10 For the Next 10” leaders to watch for the next decade.    

In addition to being City Administrator, David is an avid golfer that likes to believe one day he will get better. He is strong advocate for promoting work-life balance through programs which allow extended breaks away from a professional career. He is a member of James River Church, serves on the Ozarks Transportation Organization Executive Board and Republic Community Foundation.  

David and his wife, Michelle, have been married over 27 years with three adult children outside the home.   

Jill Phillips is an Executive Leadership and Business Coach and the founder of Strategic Soulutions. She empowers and transforms leaders with a holistic strategy and soul approach, blending mindset mastery and business strategy. Jill’s mission is to activate authentic leadership effectiveness and drive impactful results.

With over twenty years of experience, she combines transformational psychology, high-performance habits, and foundational business principles. Her signature method focuses on self-leadership, empowering others, and designing an optimal business operating system.

Jill’s training includes EOS Worldwide™ (Traction), Coach for Life, and The Fulfillment Coaching Model™ for Life & Leadership. She holds a B.S. in Communication Disorders, extended studies in psychology and neuroscience, and is a Board Certified Hypnotherapist. As a success partner and coach, Jill guides leaders from chaos and stress to clarity and ease, helping them achieve their vision, build healthy organizations, and live their best life—mind, body, soul, and business.

Get ready to be inspired, grow your business, and make an impact!

Building Your Mental Armor

John Perry has a total of 18 years experience as a head coach. He is the head football coach for Nixa High School, he is MPM Certified and a host of the Never Stop Getting Better Podcast. 

During his coaching tenure, Perry has accomplished the following highlights:

• Overall head coaching record (18 years): 174-69
• Pearl High School record (12 years): 107-48
• 2017 6A State Champion at Pearl High School
• 2016 6A State Runner-up at Pearl High School
• 2014 North State Runner-up (final four in state)
• Regional Champions 2008, 2014, 2016, and 2017
• 2009 Powerlifting State Champions
• 2007 4A North State Runner-up (final four in state)
• 2006 4A Region IV Champions at Pearl High School
• 2004 4A Region IV Champions at Pearl High School
• 2003 Region IV Runner-up at Pearl High School
• Winningest coach in Pearl High School football history with 107 wins
• Pearl High School became only the 3rd football team in Mississippi to post a 16-0 record
• Pearl High School was named the #19 football team in the nation in 2017 by USA today
• Received the Pearl Municipal Broadcasting Sports Founder Award in 2018
• 2016 & 2017 Mississippi All-State 6A Coach of the Year 
• 2016 & 2017 Bank Plus Blitz 16 Coach of the Year
• Regional Coach of the Year (2008, 2014, 2016, & 2017) 
• 2017 Mississippi Association of Coaches Coach of the Year
• Selected to be offensive coordinator for the 2014 Mississippi/Alabama All-Star Game
• Led largest turn around in school history at Kosciusko High School from 2-8 to 9-3 in his first year
• 2004 & 2006 Regional Coach of the Year
• 2004 The Star-Herald Newsmaker of the Year
• 2006 Bernard Blackwell All-Star Football Coach
• 2007 Mississippi/Alabama All-Star Football Coach                 
• 2006 & 2007 State Runner Up at Kosciusko High School

Power of Your Personal Brand

Speaking & Influencing

Lori Robertson is a seasoned keynote speaker, story strategist, and speaker coach dedicated to empowering women in leadership. With over a decade of experience producing the influential Women of Faith live event tour, Lori witnessed the transformative power of women sharing their stories and insights. Her journey from novice speaker to addressing crowds of thousands has been remarkable, and she now speaks globally on leadership communication and the significance of storytelling for leaders. As the visionary founder of SpeakHer Coach, Lori is passionate about helping women seize opportunities to enhance their visibility, maximize impact, and cultivate intentional personal brands through speaking engagements. She is not just a speaker but a catalyst for change, committed to empowering women to embrace clear, confident communication and step into leadership roles.

Max Buetow serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of CoxHealth, an independent, community-based health system headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, serving a 27-county region across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. Under his leadership, CoxHealth is advancing growth and transformation by expanding access to care and evolving how healthcare is delivered across the region.

Max joined CoxHealth in 2012 and has held a series of progressive leadership roles, including Director of the Springfield Neurological and Spine Institute, Administrative Director and Vice President of the Neuroscience Service Line, and Vice President with CoxHealth Medical Group. In 2021, he was named Chief Operating Officer with responsibility for system operations, and he assumed the role of CEO the following year.

As CEO, Max is leading CoxHealth through a period of meaningful change focused on improving healthcare affordability, expanding access to care, and strengthening human connection with patients and team members. His leadership includes advancing major initiatives such as the region’s only independently licensed pediatric hospital in partnership with St. Louis Children’s Hospital and WashU Medicine, expanding specialty and outpatient access, modernizing digital and clinical infrastructure, and helping establish the Alliance for Healthcare Education to strengthen the region’s workforce pipeline.

He emphasizes a patient-centered approach, with the patient–physician relationship at the heart of the organization’s strategy, alongside continued investment in technology and the workforce to meet the evolving needs of the community—ensuring CoxHealth delivers exceptional care while remaining deeply rooted in the communities it serves.

Max serves on several community and industry boards, including the Missouri Hospital Association, and is actively involved in his local church. He and his wife, Laura, have four children.