Special Guest Emmy award-winning television journalist Mark Steines. Mark, along with Leeza Gibbons are the annual hosts of KTLA’s Rose Parade broadcast. He helped set the gold standard in entertainment news while working at “Entertainment Tonight” for more than 17 years. He began his tenure as the shows leading entertainment reporter and weekend anchor. He then was elevated to cohost
Jen Shirkani – Author and Expert on Emotional Intelligence Jen Shirkani is a nationally recognized expert on emotional intelligence and a featured speaker at national and state conferences, universities, government agencies, and at business organizations around the world. She is the author of Ego vs EQ and Choose Resilience. She has spent over 25-years working with organizations from the Fortune 500 to family-owned entities as a business consultant
Special guest Maryellen Hooper is a veteran in the world of stand-up, Maryellen Hooper’s comedy has taken her from clubs and colleges to theaters and television. She’s appeared on many late-night talk shows including several appearances on “The Tonight Show” with Jay Leno. Her 1⁄2 hour special on Comedy Central called “Lounge Lizards” received rave reviews and was played on heavy
Joe Koenig – President of World Wide Technology – The Power of Mental Fortitude! Joe started at World Wide Technology in 1993 with roughly 15 employees and $8M in. In 2018 they did $11.3B in sales and have roughly 6,000 employees. As President, he directs and manages all sales, marketing, business operations and professional services. He is responsible for managing
David Sturt is an Executive Vice President of O.C. Tanner, a $500 million dollar global recognition and culture company. He is also a New York Times bestselling author of Great Work: How to Make a Difference People Love and the newly released companion book, Appreciate. His work and interviews have been published in the Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and
Billy Harris is a highly sought after auctioneer who lends his comedic style to the auction block. His contagious energy, explosive style and ability to work the crowd, will create an atmosphere that will have the audience laughing while opening their wallets! Billy has raised millions of dollars for Share Our Strength, The New York Food Bank, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation,
Shep Hyken is a customer service and experience expert and the Chief Amazement Officer of Shepard Presentations. He is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author and has been inducted into the National Speakers Association Hall of Fame for lifetime achievement in the speaking profession. Shep works with companies and organizations who want to build loyal relationships
Special Guest Jon Albert Founder and President of the Jack and Jill Late State Cancer Foundation. He was also named a 2018 CNN HERO. Jon served as director of the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games in 1996. He then became president of the builder division of Apex Supply, which was bought by The Home Depot. JAJF was born from tragedy
Special Guest Sam Silverstein, Leadership Keynote Speaker, empowers people to live accountable lives, transform the way they do business, and to thrive at extraordinary levels. Sam is the author of seven books including Non-Negotiable, No More Excuses, Making Accountable Decisions, No Matter What, The Lost Commandmentsand The Success Model. He has been referred to as, “The most trusted voice on accountability”.
Special Guest Max Schachter, Founder & CEO of Safe Schools For Alex. At age 14, Max’s son Alex Schachter was tragically killed during the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018. Alex was one of the first students to be killed. In an effort to protect all our children and teachers, the Safe Schools For