The Professional Development Team
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Talented professional. Lori served in the United States Navy with accolades for advanced leadership skills and technical proficiency. She served with distinction onboard the USS OAK HILL, directly responsible for a division of 70 personnel. She entered the private sector working for Schreiber Foods followed by Leggett & Platt.
Lori started her career as an IT Professional working with hardware, software, support and training in a manufacturing environment. In any company she worked for, she was quickly recognized as someone with a thirst for challenges, and therefore trusted with tough assignments. Drawing on her drive for solid decision-making and IT knowledge, she looks to remove waste from business processes and align Information Technology to support companies. She has a Bachelors degree from the United States Naval Academy and is working on her Masters degree in Computer Information Systems.
An accomplished leader. Mark worked his way through the ranks in the United States Navy serving on nuclear powered submarines. His leadership skills and technical prowess promoted him quickly through the enlisted ranks. Certified as a Master Training Specialist, Mark served in the Naval Leadership Development Department and trained over 750 service members in areas of cultural diversity and equal opportunity. After serving 20 years in the United States Navy, Mark retired and entered the civilian business sector.
Since retiring from the Navy, he has worked for businesses in the areas of technical support, quality assurance, project management and purchasing. Along with strong team building and goal attainment, he is known for focusing on standardization and quality throughout his civilian career. Mark has a Bachelors degree in Business Management.
July 9, 2012 - Lori Buresh is featured as a guest columnist reviewing how business coaches help leaders achieve goals. Learn more!
June 20, 2012 - Lori Buresh is selected as one of Joplin Tri-State Business Journal's 15 Most Influential Women for 2012. Way to go!
May 18, 2012 - ADDITIONAL CLASS AVAILABLE! The 5 Choices can be presented in a 1-Day Essentials Worksession. Find out more!
May 7, 2012 - Opinion article regarding the ROI for leadership training. Published in the JTBJ!