With his experience as an Officer in the U.S. Navy SEAL Teams where he served for nine years, and time in executive search and recruiting for Korn Ferry, Heidrick & Struggles, and JM Search where he is a Partner, Jamey will speak to key leadership lessons he has learned, advice on building strong team cultures, and best practices for interviewing and recruiting talented individuals to your organization. Jamey graduated from the United States Naval Academy with a BS in Aeronautical Engineering where he was the captain of the wrestling team and two-time qualifier for NCAA Division I Championships. Jamey earned an MBA from Stanford University and worked as a consultant with BCG before moving into executive search. He is on the Board of Trustees for the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association and the Board of Governors for the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.

Drawing upon decades of collective experience and a deep pool of expert resources, presenter Randy Gerber, of Gerber, LLC, helps clients create the kind of businesses that allows themselves and their families to live happy, healthy, and independent lives in the way that the American Dream was meant to be lived. As a First-Generation Entrepreneur (FGE) himself, Randy will guide you in why there is importance in finding what you want out of life, and then will introduce what is holistic wealth management, and the life and business plans that can help make it happen.

Focusing on effective leaders in three key challenge areas, Lonnie Buckner of Patriot Leadership Advisors, will guide the group through changing culture, reversing employee turnover, and making goals stick for your business. Lonnie will work with you to imagine arriving at work each day with a sense of clarity and direction, and your team working seamlessly towards a common objective. No more feeling trapped in a frustrating cycle with high employee turnover, flat margins, and uninspired employees.

Passion and purpose are behind the culture of any great brand. This presentation, led by former The Ohio State University football player Bobby Carpenter, will focus on playing to employee’s passions, in an effort to enhance their purpose in the company. Combined with a few stories from the Gridiron, Bobby’s presentation is sure to entertain, educate and inspire you to change your company culture.

Closing the day is social media sensation Dave Ogleton with highlights of his journey from working for someone else, to being his own boss. Dave’s day-to-day entertainment on social media showcases not only his humor, but his down-to-earth approach to being a good parent, spouse and human. This closing speaker is sure to highlight the fun in our lives!

Ryan is an entrepreneur that leads with his heart and believes miracles still happen. Ryan went from automotive sales to assisting the growth of a software company from under a million in revenue to a 65 million dollar buy out. Ryan took a leap of faith after one week of training and still learning the names of the tools needed to start Aaron Overhead Doors which is now one of the highest rated companies in Georgia. In 2019 Ryan launched Such n Such Media out of a need to grow his door business. Ryan has an obsession of giving away content that helps business owners through his podcast Torsion Talk and Garage Door U. Bottom line, Ryan loves developing himself and others while on his journey.