Roundtable Thought Leaders

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.   

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.

Richard Bliss is a LinkedIn Top Voices Influencer, an experienced executive communications manager, and a social media coach. He has helped thousands of people master social media tools and become fluent in social conversations, building their platforms and confidence to effectively reach their audience, define their brand vision and strategies, and develop high-caliber sales teams. In addition to working with businesses and organizations in the US, he’s consulted startups and high-growth technology firms around the world. 
 
A former executive vice president of marketing for eighteen years, and an award-winning pioneer in technology, collaboration, and cloud computing, Richard has appeared on CNN, GMA, and other major media outlets. He shifted his attention to social media when he founded the podcast Funding the Dream, which became a leading voice in the crowdfunding space. Today, Richard continues to empower others through his weekly newsletter and podcast, which reach over 45,000 subscribers.