At COO (Boardroom Media) we track over 1,000,000 startups and over 5,000,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and board members we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
This list showcases the top Missouri based COO’ operating in the Software space. If you think a COO’ is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on [email protected].
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Mike Nill
Chief Operating Officer of Cerner
As executive vice president and chief operating officer, Mike Nill is responsible for Cerner’s core worldwide business operations including intellectual property, consulting, information technology (IT) transformation, infrastructure, managed services and client support. He improves the quality and effectiveness of Cerner’s delivery organizations by aligning all aspects of the development process, from implementation through management and support. A software engineer by background, Mike began his Cerner career in 1996, rolling out Cerner Millennium® solutions. During this time he built capabilities to help clients effectively implement and manage their technology infrastructure. During his time at Cerner, Mike has led the development of several new offerings, including Cerner ITWorksSM, a world-class remote hosting offering. He also spearheaded the Cerner ITWorksSM offering, which further aligns the company with clients to improve quality and lower costs. Under his leadership, Cerner’s $4.9 billion cumulative research and development investment has resulted in Cerner solutions having the highest code quality in company history, resulting in the most complete set of integrated capabilities in the health care industry. Mike is a graduate of Rockhurst University and has a bachelor’s degree in computer information systems.
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About Cerner: Cerner is a supplier of healthcare information technology solutions, services, devices, and hardware.
Scott Brame
President and Chief Operating Officer of Radialogica
Scott is a co-founder of Radialogica and serves as President and Chief Operating Officer. He was formerly an Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology at Washington University in St. Louis and Chief of Clinical Development. He previously served as Senior Vice President of Clinical Design and Research at CMS, Inc. with global responsibility for product management and roadmap planning, and was a Research Fellow at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Scott received his Ph.D. from the University of Tennessee and his MBA from the Olin School of Business at Washington University in St. Louis.
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About Radialogica: Radialogica is a bioinformatics company providing software solutions for radiation oncology and the healthcare market.
Chris Kontes
Founder & COO of Balto
Chris Kontes is a co-founder and COO at Balto.
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About Balto: Balto is a real-time guidance platform that increases conversions and decreases ramp time for contact centers.
Bart Hampton
Chief Operating Officer of FanThreeSixty
Bart is responsible for the development, engineering, production support, quality assurance, and service operations for FanThreeSixty. Bart contributes extensive experience leading IT delivery service projects. Formerly with Hewlett Packard, Bart brings 17 years in software transformation and deployment, as well as 12 years managing global delivery teams.
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About FanThreeSixty: FanThreeSixty LLC acquired the assets of StepOne Inc., which has patented data analytics software.
Luke Babich
Co-Founder & COO of Clever Real Estate
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About Clever Real Estate: Clever Real Estate company that specializes in the fields of commercial real estate and online marketplace.
Wes Clayton
Co-CEO & COO of ShipWorks
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About ShipWorks: focus on providing simple, powerful, and easy to use software solutions for online sellers.
Tom Herzog
Chief Operating Officer of Netsmart Technologies
Mr. Tom Herzog is responsible for leading solution and technology strategies; focused on person centric design to optimize workflow, efficiencies and outcomes. These teams work in collaboration with both clients and partners to deliver comprehensive solutions for the Health and Human Services community. Responsibilities include development, engineering, technology, innovation, IT, human resources and operational functions. Prior to joining Netsmart, Mr. Herzog was Senior Vice President and General Manager for Technologies and Medical Devices, at Cerner for 11 years. Herzog oversaw the development, growth and global delivery of solutions to optimize acute care patient workflow, medical device interoperability, clinical imaging and technology innovations. He led strategies focused on hospital workflow improvements, with technology as an enabler, resulting in driving patient safety. In prior roles at Cerner, he was responsible for business development, third party relationships, technology specialists and operations. Additional experience for Mr. Herzog includes leading teams to automate systems; integrating record, financial, document management and information systems. He has been recognized for his ability to create innovative approaches and strategies that deliver results through vision and building strong teams. Mr. Herzog earned a bachelor’s degree in business management and human relations from Mid-America Nazarene University.
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About Netsmart Technologies: Netsmart Technologies supplies on-demand and enterprise-wide software solutions for health and human services providers.
Joe McDonald
COO & CFO of Epharmix
Joe McDonald is the President at CareSignal.
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About CareSignal, Epharmix: Epharmix is a digital healthcare company that creates clinically validated and condition-specific communication tools.
Caleb Dermyer
Co-Founder, COO of Epigraph
Caleb Dermyer is the founding partner at Epigraph.
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About Epigraph: Visualization Technology Platform
Edward Monser
President & COO of Emerson
Monser is currently President and Chief Operating Officer of Emerson Electric Co., a global industrial controls products company. Monser has more than 30 years of experience in senior operational positions at Emerson and has played key roles in globalizing the company, having held increasingly senior positions at the company, including chief operating officer (2001-2010), president of its Rosemount Inc. subsidiary (1996-2001), and various operations, new product development, engineering and technology positions. He is a member of the Economic Development Board for China’s Guangdong Province and a past board member and past Vice Chairman of the U.S.-China Business Council. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology and a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Eastern Michigan University. As the chief operating officer of a premier industrial organization, Monser has a solid understanding of industrial operations, supply chain optimization, and continuous improvement; extensive experience in international business operations, particularly in emerging markets; and demonstrated capability in strategic planning and organizational development.
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About Emerson: Emerson is a global technology & engineering company providing innovative solutions for customers in industrial and residential markets.
Byron Abrigg
Co-Founder & COO of Mission Control
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About Mission Control: Mission Control is a developer of an eSports platform used to create recreational gaming leagues for friends.
Byron Abrigg
Co-Founder & COO of Mission Control
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About Mission Control: Mission Control is a developer of an eSports platform used to create recreational gaming leagues for friends.
Scott Hanson
Co-Founder/COO of PopBookings
Scott Hanson Chief Operating Officer at PopBookings and GVX.
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About Go Virtual XP, PopBookings: PopBookings is a cloud-based software that automates the hiring process for temporary and promotional staffing companies.
Kathi Haller
Co-Founder & COO, CFO of DataServ, L.L.C.
Kathi is Partner is co-Founder and Chief Financial Officer of Dataserv. As a dual major in Accounting and IT and experience in software development, her unique skill set, deep financial expertise and 15 years of leadership shape our product vision. Her responsibilities include not only the Finance, Product and Development teams, but also the Legal, Human Resources and Digital Mailroom functions.
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About DataServ, L.L.C.: SaaS ECM provider of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and HR automation
Stephen Seaman
COO of SwipeSum
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About SwipeSum: SwipeSum is a technology aimed at reducing credit card and debit card processing fees for companies.