Alejandro Martinez is a Partner, Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. and Canada and Head of the Global Clients Organization for SDG Group, a global consulting firm that provides specialized services in Data and Analytics through a unique combination of business domain expertise and state-of-the-art technologies. Before joining SDG Group, Alejandro developed his professional career in important local and international companies as a consultant. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, postgraduate degree in International Management, and a master’s degree in Project Management from the Polytechnic University of Valencia in Spain (UPV). He also has a degree in Business Engineering from the School of Engineering of Antioquia (EIA University), Colombia. In the last few years, Alejandro has been recognized as one of the Top 50 Global Healthcare Consultants by The Consulting Report and as a Visionary Leader in the Data & Analytics field by Analytics Insight. He contributes to SDG Group’s technology alliances in their partner advisory councils and direct engagements with their R&D departments to influence the market execution and the technology roadmap.

Madeleine MacRae serves as CEO, Founder and Chief Innovator for Homepro Toolbox, a digital resource center focused on leveraging rock solid sales, marketing and business education to drive the growth of companies throughout every segment of the home services and improvement industries. Madeleine is a former corporate executive and a 3x founder.  She has more than 15 years of experience leading, consulting and growing businesses of all sizes from family-run to fortune 500. She understands how to harness the power of people and how to leverage the power of dynamic educational content to catalyze growth. Her down-to-earth style makes even the most intimidating topics feel well within reach and her ability to blend cutting-edge information with fiery inspiration drives audiences – both live and virtually – to stand up and take action towards their growth and business objectives without losing sight of who they truly are and what they desire the most.   She’s taught over 25,000 people and inspires leaders to hit the next stage of their growth, whether it’s going from $5k to $45k months, hitting their first million in sales or even growing to $5-, $10-, even $30+ million dollars of revenue a year!

Eric Rieger is the Founder and CEO of WEBIT Services, Inc. (www.webitservices.com). WEBIT is an Employee-Owned, People-Focused, IT Strategy, Service, & Support company serving organizations in 8 counties in Northern Illinois along with our remote workforce around the country. In addition to providing Managed IT Services, the SecureBIT managed security team helps organizations identify and reduce risk and our Upstream Impact software division creates applications that help non-profit organizations achieve their mission.  Our most recent application PantryEasy, (www.pantryeasy.com) is an online market that helps food pantries get their goods to their clients quickly and efficiently. Our goal is to positively impact 1200 organizations by the year 2030.

Steven Sashen is a serial entrepreneur who has never had a job, a former professional stand-up comic and award-winning screenwriter, and a competitive sprinter -- one of the fastest men over 55 in the country (maybe the fastest 55+ Jew in the world!). He and his wife, Lena Phoenix, co-founded the footwear company Xero Shoes, creating "a MOVEMENT movement" that has helped hundreds of thousands of people Live Life Feet First with happy, healthy, strong feet in addictively comfortable footwear. Steven and Lena also appeared on Shark Tank, where they turned down a $400,000 offer from Kevin O'Leary. 

Dr. Thomas J. Dammrich, DBA Former CEO, National Marine Manufacturers Association and IPC-Connecting Electronic Circuits Business Strategist, National Association of Healthcare Quality Advisor, Global Marine Business Advisors Thomas Dammrich was president of NMMA for 21 years.  When assuming the role, he knew he had to get the industry working together and focused on things everyone could agree to work on.  One of the first things he tackled was focusing on market expansion efforts that were also measurable.  Dammrich’s leadership helped unify the industry to do just that with the Discover Boating campaign, now entering its sixteenth year.  Dammrich also served as President of IPC, an international trade association of companies producing printed circuit boards and doing electronics manufacturing services. After retiring from NMAA in 2019, Dammrich continued his service on a number of Boards of Directors and has chaired or served on over 15 Boards of Directors including both non-profit and for-profit companies.  He is currently engaged as Business Strategist for the National Association for Healthcare Quality and as a founder of Global Marine Business Advisors Thom can’t help but look forward.  He has said, “I constantly scan the environment in which industries operate to anticipate challenges and identify opportunities to keep the industry healthy, growing, and working together.” Dammrich is a builder, having doubled revenues and members in every organization he has led. Dammrich has a BA in Economics, an MBA in Finance, an MS in Accountancy, and a Doctorate of Business Administration, all from DePaul University in Chicago.  He is a member of the NMMA Hall of Fame, ASA Sportfishing Hall of Fame, and Boating Safety Hall of Fame and has been recognized for lifetime achievement by the Water Sports Industry Association.  He is a member of the Board of Directors and Chairman of the Management Committee for the Center for Sportfish Policy and serves on the Board of Directors of Niven Marketing.

Amy Pyles is the President at Saxum, an integrated digital agency obsessed for good. Amy excels in solving complex problems for brands and organizations using technology, insights and creativity. She oversees the execution of Saxum’s business strategy, operational strategy and the overall quality of services, and champions the alignment of people, business and clients. Throughout her career, Amy has delivered data-driven strategies across industries and brands including Walmart, Gathering Place, Walton Family Foundation, Williams, Procter & Gamble, and Anheuser-Busch. Prior to joining Saxum, she also led agency operations for WPP’s Rockfish Digital (now part of VML/Y&R).

Mary joined the MTI team in 2020 as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and in January 2021, she joined the MTI Board of Directors. She has an extensive background as a passionate business leader and operational expert. She brings 30 years of experience developing, commercializing, delivering, and supporting technology-related products, services, and companies. She values integrity, a purpose-driven and compassionate company culture, sustainability, and diversity as key factors in every company’s success and leads consistently with these values. Mary has served as CEO, CTO, COO, CSO, VP, board director, board chair, founder, consultant, and advisor for private and public companies from early-stage startups to Fortune 500 across a variety of industries. A licensed Professional Electrical Engineer, P.E., Ms. Jesse holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Electrical Engineering, and nineteen technology-related patents. She is a frequent advisor, speaker and writer on technology, innovation and diversity, and is passionate about supporting underserved populations in STEM, technology, and business.

A Flagship founding partner, Mike is an IT industry veteran with over 25 years of experience, who takes pride in finding the right technologies to meet clients’ requirements. His basic philosophy drives the company: “Understand clients’ business challenges and deliver valued insights and outcomes through IT.” Mike served for many years on Dell Computers’ Advisory Council, and prior to founding Flagship was Vice President at CONNECT Computer Corporation. He graduated from Fairfield University with a bachelor's degree in Business Management and Information Systems.

Geoff Alexander joined Chicago-based Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises (LEYE) in 1993 and following his work on multiple concepts within LEYE’s portfolio, including he took over LEYE’s Asian concept, Wow Bao in 2009. A pioneer in both technology and social media, Geoff redefined the fast-casual space by implementing mobile ordering, self-ordering kiosks, bicycle delivery, and nationwide shipping. Geoff has overseen Wow Bao’s inclusion into airports, major sports stadiums, university campuses, music venues, and grocers around the country that sell Wow Bao’s frozen retail line.   Shortly after being named to both Nation’s Restaurant News’ Power List and Most Influential Restaurant CEOs in the country, Geoff changed the game in the restaurant industry once again by creating Wow Bao Now; launching more than 500 Wow Bao Dark / Virtual Kitchens in more than 400 cities in less than 18 months.   

Rev. Dr. Kenneth V. Daniel, President and Chief Executive Officer of United Church Homes.  Rev. Dr. Kenneth V. Daniel joined United Church Homes as President and Chief Executive Officer in 2011. Over the past 30 years, Rev. Daniel has worked in a variety of positions in senior healthcare and housing services and as a licensed nursing home administrator. Prior to joining UCH, Rev. Daniel served 19 years as executive director of Ingleside at Rock Creek, a Presbyterian retirement community in Washington, D.C. Rev. Daniel also has spent extensive time in senior living, affordable housing and skilled nursing leadership positions within Phoebe Ministries in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Rev. Daniel holds a master’s degree in public administration from Marywood University and earned master’s degrees from United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities and from Moravian Theological Seminary. Additionally, he received an honorary doctorate from Heidelberg University in Ohio. Rev. Daniel has earned Fellow and Certified Nursing Home Administrator status with the American College of Health Care Administrators and previously served as a Senior Examiner with the American Healthcare Association’s Quality Award program. Rev. Daniel currently serves on several community, church and professional boards and is the immediate past Chairman of the Board of LeadingAge Ohio. About United Church Homes United Church Homes is the 21st largest multisite nonprofit senior living organization in the U.S. according to the 2021 LeadingAge Ziegler 200 ranking, serving more than 5500 residents in its owned and managed communities in 15 states and two Native American nations.