I have been actively engaged in the software industry since 1991, following the completion of my Bachelor of Science degree in 1990 from Southwest Missouri State University (currently Missouri State University). I began my professional journey on a help desk, supporting software users, and rapidly advanced to positions in software development and team leadership. By 1996, I had become a specialist in Enterprise Content Management (ECM) consulting, and in 1999, I launched my own consultancy firm.
In 2001, I co-founded KnowledgeLake, a company focused on digital document management, where I held the position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO). My duties encompassed overseeing product and technology teams and creating vital technology partnerships. Notably, I orchestrated a comprehensive collaboration with Microsoft to integrate paper document conversion into SharePoint. Under my direction, KnowledgeLake also achieved significant licensing landmarks, such as securing an agreement with Fujitsu (now Ricoh) to white-label our software with their ScanSnap scanners globally. Briefly, white labeling is when a company makes a product that another company rebrands and sells under its own name.
To further enhance our offerings, I obtained technology licenses from ABBYY for OCR capabilities and from Adobe for PDF creation tools, among others. After divesting my shares in KnowledgeLake in 2013, I founded RecordLion, a trailblazer in SaaS-based digital records management. This endeavor culminated in its sale to a major competitor in 2017, after which I joined Gimmal. At Gimmal, I initially served as VP of Engineering, guiding the team towards high-standard software engineering practices before advancing to CTO to manage modern product development strategies. Eventually, as President and Chief Strategy Officer, I spearheaded the company's transformation into a SaaS-centric business. In this role, I continued my licensing expertise by arranging a partnership to sublicense our records management software to Canadian municipalities and procuring a license from an eDiscovery vendor to white-label their software as an add-on to our existing solution.
After leaving Gimmal in 2022, I took a sabbatical and returned in 2023 to establish Lonocode. This new venture aims to harness low-code technologies and artificial intelligence to create software solutions for other businesses, with a goal of bookmarking my career in the software industry.
My contributions have been acknowledged through co-authoring “SharePoint 2010 Enterprise Content Management,” published by Wrox, a division of O'Reilly, and through numerous articles and white papers. Additionally, I have regularly presented at Microsoft conferences and industry events, sharing my expertise in software development and technology.

As a leader, influencer, and Christ follower, Chris is deeply passionate about connecting people, fostering trusted leadership, and building meaningful communities. His journey has been a blend of technology, cybersecurity, and risk management experience, blended with a faith-driven purpose, giving him a unique perspective on integrating values into everyday leadership.
In his professional sphere, he helps organizations to navigate complex challenges with integrity and innovation. He is committed to driving value by turning uncertainties into opportunities and safeguarding what matters most.
Beyond his technical expertise in the business world, his heart is devoted to creating community among Christ followers and embracing stewardship as a guiding principle. This commitment drives Chris to generously share his time, skills, and resources to support others in their journey. He believes that faith flourishes in connection, and he enjoys creating spaces where believers can unite, share, and grow.

Nathan Tippy is a software engineer with 33 years of experience dating back to the early 90s. Over that time he has worked with many programming languages across a wide range of industries, including ministry, telecom, avionics, pharmaceutical, insurance, and education. He has seen it all from waterfall, TDD, agile up to vibe and beyond. Most recently he hosts the STL Rust Meetup and is building Rhetor8, a search engine that delivers trustworthy answers backed by signed citations and proof.

Nathan has walked with Christ for more than 40 years and he enjoys teaching both Bible studies and Sunday school. Married since 1993, he and his wife have five adult children. He lives near the park, where he likes campfires and riding e-bikes through the trails.

Yonason Goldson draws on 40 years of scholarship, applying ancient wisdom to meet the challenges of the modern world. Employing humor and storytelling, he works with leaders to create a culture of ethics that earns loyalty, sparks initiative, and limits liability. He is a TEDx and keynote speaker, award-winning podcast host, and author of seven books, including “Grappling with the Gray: An Ethical Handbook for Personal Success and Business Prosperity.”

An executive trainer and coach for Vistage Worldwide, Inc., Rabbi Goldson’s insights into culture and leadership have been cited in publications including Forbes, Time, Fast Company, Fox News, and the Washington Post. His weekly column, The Language of Ethics, appears nationally through Creators Syndicate. He is also a retired high school teacher, repentant hitchhiker, and Executive Vice President of the Coalition for Jewish Values, Missouri Chapter.