Bobby Reed is a seasoned producer with over 20 years of experience in the broadcast industry, specializing in live and post-production. His career began at Fox Sports Midwest in St. Louis, where he honed his skills before transitioning into the role of Pre & Post Game Producer for FS Kansas City. During his tenure, Bobby produced over 280 shows for the Kansas City Royals, establishing himself as a key figure in sports broadcasting.
Bobby parlayed his expertise by extending beyond regional sports to a national stage. He served as a national editor for Versus and NBC Sports, contributing to high-profile live events for networks like FOX, NBC, ESPN, and CBS. His portfolio is highlighted by his work on major events such as the World Series, the Stanley Cup Final, NBA All-Star Game, NCAA Final Four, US Open (Tennis & Golf), the 2018 Winter Olympic Games, The Championships Wimbledon, and Super Bowl LI, LIV, and LVII.
In addition to his work in sports, Bobby has made significant strides in the world of documentary filmmaking. Over the past eight years, he has produced the feature-length documentary "Unschooled," which premiered at the Doc NYC Film Festival in 2019 and SXSW EDU in 2020. He was Co-Producer of “Maybe This Year” (2021) about the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl Run. He also produced the short film "Eleven Past Ten," which was accepted into the Philadelphia Film Festival.
With decades of experience driving transformative results for Microsoft, Meta, and Jacobs, Doug has led the way in cutting data center construction costs by 50%, accelerating time-to-market by up to 24 months, and overseeing multi-billion-dollar capital projects around the world.
Doug's success comes from a relentless focus on excellence in planning, safety, operational efficiency, and sustainability. He has simplified designs, integrated AI to cut carbon footprints, and led diverse teams globally, turning complex projects into safe, profitable, eco-friendly successes.
Katrina Wertheim is the Founder of RevVizion, where she specializes in guiding high-tech B2B startups and small-to-medium-sized businesses in the mining, space, and data industries to tell their story with clarity and impact. Her passion is simple: transforming complex, cutting-edge technologies into a compelling narrative that attracts the right customers and partners.
Robert McKay is the managing director of Webmethod, LLC, where he works with a team of domain experts to deliver actionable results to the federal government and various Fortune 500 US-based companies through a management consulting array coupled with quality delivery and precision. As Managing Director of Webmethod, Robert utilizes this unique delivery model to recommend and implement technical solutions to customers that comply with the challenging security and policy requirements unique to the government. In addition, commercial enterprise and mid-market clients can apply this same level of security expertise to their business - the Webmethod way.
Before Webmethod, Robert worked as an IAM Architect for Trace3, developing a broad and deep background in onboarding, API integrations, and application development. In 2019, Robert also served as a Senior Functional Expert/Architect for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Robert has extensive leadership experience, from working at American Express as a Senior Identity and Access Management Developer to starting his own company as an entrepreneur.
Robert received his B.S. in Computer Information Systems and Supply Chain Management from Arizona State University in 2011. He also received Interface Technical Training from Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. Robert is a Certified Ethical Hacker through EC-Council and holds a Trustee certification from CyberArk and OSCP Certification from Offensive Security, among others.
Ann-Marie Allison, Ph.D., is the Founder and Principal of ShadowLine Consulting LLC, a strategic partner to innovation, brand, and insights teams navigating high-stakes, high-velocity decisions. With over two decades of experience shaping million-dollar strategies inside Danone, Clorox, and Kellogg, Ann-Marie brings a rare blend of market foresight, behavioral analytics, and structured problem-solving to every engagement. At ShadowLine, she helps consumer-facing brands decode complexity, clarify strategy, and uncover the signal in the noise, all while moving at the speed of modern business. Her work is rooted in rigorous analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and an instinct honed from years inside high-stakes corporate environments.
Her leadership philosophy centers on clarity, curiosity, and commercial impact. She partners closely with executive teams to sharpen focus and translate human insight into measurable growth. Whether future-proofing brand strategies, revitalizing innovation pipelines, or enabling strategic insight functions, she helps organizations shift from reactive decisions to bold, insight-driven strategies.
Before founding ShadowLine, Ann-Marie spent six years at Danone North America as Director of Analytics & Insights, leading cross-category portfolio strategy and redefining brand architectures for Silk and So Delicious. She combined deep behavioral research with high-impact analytics to deliver strategies that reshaped the business. Prior to Danone, she held leadership roles at The Clorox Company, including Associate Director of Global Insights & Innovation, where she contributed to the award-winning What Comes Next campaign and the modernization of the Clorox masterbrand. She began her career at Kellogg, helping expand the Special K portfolio through consumer-led innovation and cross-functional ideation. Across these roles, she has been instrumental in launching over $1B in new product innovations and unlocking sustained brand growth.
Passionate about enabling teams and mentoring future leaders in insights and strategy, Ann-Marie has also served as a capability builder, project sponsor, and cross-functional advisor. She values collaboration, diverse thinking, and creating clarity in uncertainty.
For more than 20 years, Amy has effectively engaged with millions of people to build confidence, connections and meaningful collaborations. From corporate networking on a national stage to living and working abroad to starting two successful companies, her experience has honed her ability to become a master of small talk – creating a profound impact.
As CEO of Last Night’s Game and Cultivate A Network Of Champions, a corporate executive, Chair of IrishAngels, and an adjunct professor, her message of creating confidence in conversation has reached audiences of over 6 million people in the last seven years alone.
Operating Partner & International Executive with a record of leading complex organisations across corporate, investor-backed, and regulated platforms. Jeff brings order and clarity where growth has stalled or systems have drifted, guiding transformations that reconnect commercial strategy, technology, and governance to restore confidence and performance under pressure.
His approach unites the discipline of corporate governance with the urgency and accountability required in private-capital environments. Jeff focuses on restoring operational rhythm, financial visibility, and leadership continuity where ownership, scale, or performance demand realignment.
Jean Lawrence is Chief Marketing Officer for Nokia Cloud & Network Services, where she leads the global marketing and communications organization spanning portfolio marketing, demand gen digital campaigns, field and partner marketing, product launches, analyst relations, PR, and executive communications. Her work helps communications service providers and enterprises realize the benefits of 5G, cloud, and the digital economy, securing and automating networks, unlocking efficiencies through AI, and enabling new business models.
Jean is passionate about building high-performing, empowered teams. Her current organization spans 15 countries and she loves working in global organizations. Her leadership philosophy is rooted in curiosity, candor, and collaboration, providing clear objectives and space for innovation. She believes progress comes from open dialogue, diverse perspectives, and an eagerness to continually learn. A plaque on her desk has a phrase attributed to Michelangelo: “I am still learning.”
With more than 25 years of experience in technology and telecom, Jean has held senior leadership roles in marketing, strategy, communications, and product development at Oracle, Computer Sciences Corporation, Motorola, and T-Mobile. At Oracle, she led global product marketing and helped drive growth in SaaS. At Motorola and CSC, she advanced strategy and communications initiatives to drive growth and industry recognition.
Jean is also an advocate for representation and mentorship in the tech industry. She has been active in Nokia’s StrongHer program, which fosters career development for women in technology, and she frequently speaks on topics of leadership, innovation, AI, and the future of connectivity. She is energized by opportunities to mentor the next generation of leaders, especially women in STEM, through programs that encourage curiosity, resilience, and bold thinking.
Michael Strand is the Chief Revenue Officer at Promethean. He's focused on helping transform how the world learns and collaborates by bringing his tech background into the EdTech and Workplace collaboration space to connect with a new generation of educators, integrators, and thought leaders.
With 25+ years of experience leading sales, channel, marketing, and operational teams across global Enterprise SaaS and services firms, Michael specializes in building high-performing, $100M–$1B revenue engines that scale.
George Ng is the Co-Founder and CTO at GGWP, where they’re working to make online games safer and smarter by applying multimodal AI in near real time to support live ops.
His work spans gaming, fintech, cybersecurity, and health, with the goal of building systems that address clear problems, adapt to real-world complexity, and create durable value for both users and builders.
George began his career as a research scientist at DARPA, developing models for cyber threats and terrorism. From there, he became Chief Data Scientist at Cray, building machine learning solutions across finance, national security, and healthcare. George later co-founded Cyence, a cyber risk modeling company acquired by Guidewire (NYSE: GWRE).
Alongside industry work, he stays connected to academia through UC Berkeley, where he has advised and taught across the College of Engineering, School of Public Health, and College of Letters & Science.
George continues to support cross-functional teams across product, engineering, and design — working to build systems that are resilient, scalable, and grounded in how people actually use them.
Josh Hatter is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Curated Vacation Properties (CVP), a boutique short-term rental and property management company headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina. Since founding CVP in 2016, Josh has grown the company into a 3-time Inc. 5000 honoree (2023, 2024, 2025), with a portfolio of 140+ active listings, 400+ bedrooms, $13M+ in annual bookings, and $150M+ in real estate under management. CVP’s long-term target—CVP 2030—is to scale to $10M in EBITDA by 2030.
Josh is also the Founding Director of KEYS Collective, a 501(c)3 nonprofit mastermind that equips professionals with the knowledge and support to transition from corporate employment to hospitality real estate ownership. KEYS Collective provides education, mentorship, and peer support with a goal of helping 1,000 individuals achieve financial independence through STRs, B&Bs, and boutique hotel investments.
In addition to his leadership at CVP and KEYS Collective, Josh is Managing Partner at Phoenix Capital Management (PCM) and CEO at Trouvaille Collection. PCM manages $15M in real estate and equities with a focus on coastal STR investments. Josh is co-founder and CEO of the Trouvaille Collection brand of boutique B&Bs, including two 9-bedroom properties in downtown Charleston,SC and a 16-key boutique hotel in Savannah, GA.
Prior to his transition into real estate, Josh held executive and senior leadership roles in the federal contracting and defense sectors. He served as Vice President of Capture at ISHPI and held various leadership roles at SAIC and General Dynamics Information Technology, where he helped drive over $15B in contract awards and developed strategic business development processes across NAVWAR and other various DoD/Federal markets.
Vidya Shankaran is the Head of AI Talent at PeerIslands, overseeing the end-to-end talent functions that power the company's innovation. She is a people and strategy leader with a proven track record of driving change at the intersection of talent, technology, and business. Her leadership philosophy—balancing “horsepower and heart”—combines bold, data-driven execution with instinct, care, and emotional intelligence. Biased for action, transformation programs are her area of passion and strength.
A passionate advocate for the modern, fractional workforce, Vidya believes the future of work lies in high-impact, flexible talent models. She champions community building and the creation of vibrant talent ecosystems, sourcing deeply experienced professionals who can deliver transformational results without the overhead of traditional structures. She champions “pay-per-use” access to expert talent and the integration of legacy knowledge with new-age tools and thinking.
Vidya served as Senior Vice President of Customer and Employee Success at Revature, where she oversaw the full lifecycle of employee and client engagement. Prior to that, Vidya served as Chief Operating Officer for Cognizant Digital Engineering, where she led operational strategy, workforce transformation, and P&L for a high-growth tech business unit. She delivered consistent year-over-year growth (+15%) while pioneering inclusive talent programs that became models for the broader organization. Her tenure included integrating acquisitions, advancing DEI benchmarks, and accelerating skill development for the cloud era.
A strategic and results-driven Talent and HR leader, Vidya brings deep expertise in driving organizational transformation, full-lifecycle talent management and acquisition, and employee engagement and enablement. Whether leading enterprise-wide change or scaling talent programs, Vidya consistently aligns people strategy with business outcomes, creating talent ecosystems that deliver long-term value.
As President & CEO of Valor Tech and former Chief AI Officer at Zantech, Scott has spent the last 5 years leading major defense programs and pioneering practical AI applications in the federal space - developing proprietary agentic AI tools that cut business development cycles by 40% and creating automated capability matrices and p-win calculators that give his teams a decisive edge.
Current focus: Helping federal contractors and agencies leverage AI responsibly to win more, deliver faster, and build resilient technology strategies that pass the toughest scrutiny.
Terry Palisch is a highly respected leader in the energy industry with nearly four decades of experience in petroleum engineering, technology innovation, and completions optimization. He currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer at CARBO, where he leads a team of scientists and engineers in advancing cutting-edge solutions across Oil & Gas, Foundry, Grinding, and other emerging markets. His expertise in R&D, product development, and technical engineering has played a pivotal role in shaping industry advancements and driving CARBO’s growth.
In addition to his leadership at CARBO, Terry is the 2024 President of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), a global organization dedicated to technical knowledge-sharing and industry collaboration. His previous roles on the SPE International Board, including serving as Completions Technical Director, have allowed him to influence key technical initiatives, mentor young professionals, and foster global partnerships that push the boundaries of energy innovation and sustainability.
Terry’s career began with ARCO, where he spent 14 years focusing on production engineering, well optimization, and completions technology. His technical expertise is reinforced by over 60 co-authored technical papers and multiple patents, demonstrating his commitment to advancing industry knowledge and best practices. Recognized as a Distinguished Alumnus of the Missouri University of Science and Technology, Terry continues to inspire and mentor the next generation of energy professionals.
Karl is a seasoned litigation attorney with over 18 years of experience in the courtroom, representing clients in personal injury, business, and employment litigation. He is a skilled advocate and a tenacious fighter who handles cases with precision and an eye towards trial from day one. His adversaries describe him as "skilled" and "whip smart." But Karl's expertise doesn't stop there - he's also the founder of Skribe.ai, a software platform for capturing and analyzing legal testimony that's changing the game for attorneys and their clients.
Prior to launching his own law firm in 2015, Karl worked as a litigation partner at one of Texas' largest law firms, Winstead PC, where he was mentored by some of the state's top litigators, including former appellate judges and veteran trial lawyers. Karl received his law degree from South Texas College of Law in Houston and his undergraduate degree from Stephen F. Austin State University. In his free time, Karl loves spending time with his wife, Adrienne, and daughters, Annabelle and Millie, in Dripping Springs, Texas, and takes great pride in cheering them on in volleyball, basketball, and their many other pursuits!
Clark R. Beecher is Managing Partner of Beecher Reagan, the executive search firm that exclusively focuses on transformational leadership for Professional & Technology Services, Private Equity funds and portfolio companies. For services clients, he has spent most of his career advising management consulting, technology services, and Business Services firms on building or growing industry, functional, and geographical capabilities by hiring growth-oriented leaders. Clark also advises Private Equity firms on attracting leaders into transformative roles for the funds including Deal and Operating Partners and the following for portfolio companies: CEO & Board, CFO, COO, Commercial Excellence, Ops Excellence, and Talent
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Prior to Beecher Reagan, Clark spent a decade as a leader of the professional services practice at Magellan International LP. Prior to joining Magellan, Clark founded and owned several product and services businesses. Clark holds a B.B.A. in Marketing and Entrepreneurship from the Bauer School of Business at the University of Houston.
Kyle Healy is a seasoned sales leader and business strategist with more than 15 years of experience building and leading high-performing sales organizations while also advising companies on employee rewards and human capital solutions. He has led national sales enablement functions, integrated go-to-market initiatives, and large-scale growth strategies that have helped firms expand revenue and deepen client relationships. Known for his holistic, forward-looking approach, Kyle connects sales effectiveness with organizational goals, demonstrating how strong benefits strategies and disciplined sales execution together drive productivity and performance.
A cancer survivor, Kyle’s passion for advancing benefit and workplace solutions is deeply personal. He knows firsthand the value that comprehensive, employer-sponsored programs bring to employees’ well-being and engagement, and he partners with HR leaders and sales teams to design responsible, personalized strategies that reflect both business objectives and human needs.
In addition to his leadership roles, Kyle is a sought-after speaker on topics including sales strategy, employee engagement, workplace demographics, and progressive benefits. He has delivered insights at marquee forums such as the McLagan Hedge Fund Roundtable on Benefits, the Yale Thought Leaders in Business Series, and the Mid-Sized Healthcare and Retirement Conference. Kyle holds a Bachelor of Science from Ithaca College and resides in New Jersey.
Jimmy Banish is the Chief Operations Officer at The Bear Factory, a Michigan-based, family-owned and operated company established in 2001. He drives global operations, supply chain innovation, and product design. His focus ensures the company leads the "build your own" plush industry in sustainability and quality. Jimmy fosters a culture of deep commitment, believing every detail, from sourcing to delivery, is crucial to their mission.
Jimmy's leadership has marked key milestones for The Bear Factory. In 2020, he launched "Plush for the Planet," the industry's first sustainable line of stuffable plush made from recycled fabrics. He also champions product quality and safety, including Jerry Banish's patented secure enclosure system. The company is committed to being PFAS-free by 2026. His work in demand forecasting and ethical sourcing has solidified their position as a B2B wholesale leader.
Beyond his contributions at The Bear Factory, Jimmy is a committed conservationist and community advocate. Since 2020, he has served on the Executive Board for the Great Lakes Business Network, actively supporting their clean water initiatives and the coalition's efforts to preserve and protect the vital Great Lakes region. This dedication extends to his past professional experience as a Partner at Four Seasons Events, a zero-waste event company, and his role as Board Chair for the Livingston County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Jimmy's holistic approach to leadership reflects his belief that business can be both profitable and profoundly good.
Sakib is a Partner at Argon & Co in the Middle East, where he specializes in leading strategic and operational transformations for both public and private sector organizations. With over 20 years of experience across the MENA region, Sakib has built a reputation for delivering large-scale digital transformation and business automation projects that generate sustainable value and drive competitive advantage. His expertise spans multiple industries including banking, energy and government institutions, enabling clients to navigate complex challenges and embrace innovative technology solutions.
Throughout his career, Sakib has developed deep knowledge in Agile strategy, core banking system modernization, Smart Grid and Advanced Meter Infrastructure implementations, as well as compliance frameworks such as IT CMF, ISO 20000, ISO 27001 and COBIT. He is known for his ability to manage end-to-end project delivery, ensuring initiatives are completed on time and within budget while meeting client expectations. His technical expertise is matched by strong leadership and interpersonal skills, allowing him to successfully lead diverse, cross-functional teams across geographies.
Currently serving as CEO of Servebolt — a global performance hosting platform — Lasse brings 20+ years of executive experience across technology, financial services, and management consulting. He has led businesses through scale-up, restructuring, and market expansion across Europe and the Middle East, delivering results through clear strategy, disciplined execution, and resilient leadership.
Lasse has built fintech companies from the ground up across 9 markets, led $60M+ transformation programs, and managed teams of 100+ across regions. He has also advised founders and boards on commercial growth, funding strategies, and organizational design — typically stepping in when stakes are high and clarity is needed.
While fully committed to his current CEO role, Lasse stays connected with forward-thinking boards and founders. His focus remains on building high-performing, mission-driven organizations that are operationally sound and commercially ambitious.