2026 THOUGHT LEADERS


 Keep checking back as more speakers are added to the lineup!

 

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Logan Aguirre

Publisher, FourOneSeven Emcee
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Thomas Douglas

CEO, JMARK
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Joel Thomas

Principal, Buf Studio
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Jonathan Garard

Owner, Grooms Office Environments
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Keith Noble

President, Commerce Bank
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Bryan Buschhorn

Director of Commercial Sales, Mediacom Communications
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Ethan Forhetz

Vice President of Public Engagement/National Spokesperson, Convoy of Hope
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Lacy Martin

EVP, SW Region Commercial Division Manager at Commerce Bank
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Chris Bryant

Business Coach/Broker, Murney Associates Realtors
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Zack Morgan

Staff Accountant, The Whitlock Co.
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Andrea Harp

Director of Marketing & Communications, Care to Learn
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Katie Day

Coach and Speaker, The Habit Lab
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Cherie Norman

Cowden Principal, Springfield Public Schools
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Mark Smith

Dean of the McQueary College of Health and Human Services, Missouri State University
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Christina Angle

CFO, Erlen Group
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John Griesemer

CEO, Erlen Group
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Editor's Top 10 Takeaways from Biz 417's 2025 Think Summit, presented by JMARK

This annual conference brings together executives, visionaries and industry experts who are passionate about shaping the future of our region. Whatever the stage of your career, size of your company, or scope of your goals, you’ll find inspiring ideas, valuable takeaways and lasting connections at Think Summit.

Here are a few highlights from 2025!

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