Supported by a deep bench of industry and subject-matter experts.
General Manufacturing & Distribution
Nicholas Heinz
CEO, Southern Star Buske
Chad Byers
Managing Partner, The Symmetrical Group
Jim Gerson
President, The Gerson Company
Doug Witt
President, United Bridge Partners
Food & Beverage
Fernando Gentil, Jr.
Managing Partner, Natureza Growth Partners
David Barr
Chair, International Franchise Association
Kiefer Pirrung
President, City Beverage Company
Kenny Burts
Founder, Kenny’s Great Pies
Dathel Nimmons
SVP, Bob Evans Farms
Stephen Schlecht
Supply Chain, PepsiCo
Government Contracting
Nick Kalathas
Former Commander, CENTCOM Contracting
Jack Tomarchio
Former Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Homeland Security
Michael McAllister
CEO, Ira Green
Human Resources
Coretha Rushing
Chief Human Resources Officer, Equifax
Kent Lingerfelt
SVP - Total Rewards, Equifax
Executive Recruiting
Alissa Moody
Partner, JM Search
Real Estate
Chelsea Mandel
SVP, STREAM Capital Partners
Web Design and Digital Marketing
Adam Proehl
Co-Founder, NordicClick
Alex Novak
Founder, PatientUp
Insurance
Nick Pearson
Director, Altus Corporate Risk
Evan Taylor
Senior Vice President, NFP
Benefits
Ben Dobson
Consultant, NFP