2026 THOUGHT LEADERS
Keep checking back as more speakers are added to the lineup!
Logan Aguirre
Publisher, FourOneSeven Emcee
Thomas Douglas
CEO, JMARK
Joel Thomas
Principal, Buf Studio
Jonathan Garard
Owner, Grooms Office Environments
Keith Noble
President, Commerce Bank
Bryan Buschhorn
Director of Commercial Sales, Mediacom Communications
Ethan Forhetz
Vice President of Public Engagement/National Spokesperson, Convoy of Hope
Lacy Martin
EVP, SW Region Commercial Division Manager at Commerce Bank
Chris Bryant
Business Coach/Broker, Murney Associates Realtors
Zack Morgan
Staff Accountant, The Whitlock Co.
Andrea Harp
Director of Marketing & Communications, Care to Learn
Katie Day
Coach and Speaker, The Habit Lab
Cherie Norman
Cowden Principal, Springfield Public Schools
Mark Smith
Dean of the McQueary College of Health and Human Services, Missouri State University
Christina Angle
CFO, Erlen Group
John Griesemer
CEO, Erlen Group
Want to know more about what you will experience?
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!
