Ozark Unplugged

In this episode of Ozark Unplugged, I sit down with Jackie Barger from Children’s Smile Center to talk about what it really takes to build something that lasts. We dive into the story behind their brand new facility, the leadership decisions that made it possible, and how a nonprofit can operate with the mindset of a high-performing business. Jackie shares insights on building trust within your te...

In this episode of Ozark Unplugged , we sit down with Mayor Don Currence for an inspiring and wide-ranging conversation. From his early days in southern Louisiana as a Southern Baptist minister to his three-decade journey serving Ozark, Don shares how his faith, leadership, and administrative skills have prepared him for the challenges of running a growing city. We talk about Ozark’s infrastructur...

In this episode of Ozark Unplugged, host Chris welcomes Mike Tucker — Ozark Chamber board member and manager at SRS Distribution in Springfield, Missouri. Mike shares his winding career journey from a family cabinet shop in Arkansas to corporate leadership at Home Depot, Arrowhead Building Supply, and now SRS Distribution (recently acquired by Home Depot in an $18.5 billion deal).They dive deep in...

Welcome to the very first episode of Ozark Unplugged , a brand-new podcast from the Ozark Chamber of Commerce! This series dives into real conversations with the people who have shaped—and continue to shape—our community. In this debut episode, host Chris Russell sits down with longtime Ozark resident and former Reserve Deputy Mike McCurdo for a fascinating look back at one of Christian County’s m...