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Max Buetow

Enthusiast · DISC type i
President and CEO at CoxHealth
📍 Springfield, Missouri, United States

Max Buetow is the President and CEO of CoxHealth, a role he assumed after progressing through multiple leadership positions since joining in 2012. His non-traditional path from manufacturing to healthcare is marked by a focus on process improvement, evidenced by his Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and pioneering of innovative care models.

Originally from Denver, Max is a former Division I collegiate hockey player who now lives in Springfield with his wife and four children. He is actively involved in his local church, where he leads a mens Bible study, and enjoys spending time outdoors on the regions parks and trails.

Unique fact: Before entering the healthcare industry, he worked as an operations and distribution manager for Sara Lee Fresh Bakery.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
President and CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Springfield, Missouri, United States
Personality Overview

How Max shows up

Amiable & Agreeable
Story Driven
Optimistic

They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals.

Priorities

Topics Max cares about

Healthcare Innovation
He has led initiatives like developing multi-specialty "super clinics, " launching a virtual care command center, and migrating the health system to a new electronic health record.
Workforce Development
Co-founded the Alliance for Healthcare Education, a major regional initiative to create a sustainable talent pipeline and address the healthcare workforce challenge for the next generation.
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Career

Work history

6-2022
President and CEO
CoxHealth
6-2021 - 6-2022
Chief Operating Officer
CoxHealth
1-2016 - 6-2021
Vice President
CoxHealth
2-2012 - 6-2021
Director of Clinics (Springfield Neurological and Spine Institute)
CoxHealth
8-2010 - 3-2012
Distribution/Operations Manager
Sara Lee
In the press

Media appearances

Max Buetow on CoxHealth’s Next Chapter. Featured in Biz417
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Meeting Max Buetow: inside CoxHealth's next chapter. Featured in CoxHealth Newsroom
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Education
2014 - 2015
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Missouri State University
2008 - 2009
MBA
Drury University
2004 - 2007
BA
Canisius University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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