On September 25, the St. Louis Supply Chain Conference, powered by Mid-States, at the University of Missouri St. Louis (UMSL) will showcase leaders who are driving innovation, building resilient systems, and strengthening communities across the region. From breakout sessions to keynotes, these speakers will share hard-won lessons and practical tools you can put to work immediately.
Keynote Fireside
- Tracy Hart, CEO, Tarlton Corporation
- Anthony “Tony” Thompson, President, Kwame Building Group
Together, these industry leaders will discuss resilience in leadership, community impact, and building teams that thrive in changing markets.
Featured Breakout Speakers
- Dr. Jazzmine Nolan-Echols (Marie Management)
Principal Consultant | GrowthOps
A strategist and executive advisor, Jazzmine helps businesses design growth frameworks and operational strategies for sustainable success. - Pratik Patel (Mastercard)
Director – Sourcing and Supplier Management
With more than 23 years in procurement, Pratik brings corporate insights into supplier development, risk management, and global supply chain evolution. - Keisha Mabry Haymore (Grow With Google)
Certified Digital Coach
Through her motivational session, Keisha will demonstrate how businesses and individuals can harness their drive to streamline breakthroughs. - Dr. Kelley Hoskins (Fox2)
News Reporter | Moderator
An award-winning journalist and community leader, Kelley will guide conversations and ensure audience engagement throughout the day. - Daryle L. Johnson (Ideation to Valuation, LLC)
President | From the Buyer’s Perspective
Daryle will provide firsthand perspective on how buyers evaluate supplier positioning, from initial outreach to long-term partnerships.
More to Come
In addition to these highlighted sessions, the conference will feature other local thought leaders, a Reverse Pitch Competition with major corporations, matchmaking opportunities, and networking mixers, all designed to foster high-impact connections. Register now before ticket prices increase on September 7 at midnight.