Ozark Unplugged #002 Building Business, Leading People, & Thinking Outside the Box with Mike Tucker

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 into workforce development challenges, what it takes to build a great team, and how SRS is standing out by honoring the Hispanic workforce with its now-nationally adopted Cinco de Mayo celebrations. Plus, Chris and Mike discuss local economic growth, generational shifts in skilled labor, and the need to retain young talent in Ozark.This candid, wide-ranging conversation is packed with insights on leadership, business transitions, community impact, and staying connected in a fast-changing world.🎧 Listen in and get inspired by what it means to lead with purpose — right here in Ozark, Missouri.#shopozarkmo #ozarkchamber