Julie Develin

Business

An expert on employee relations, workplace flexibility, and workforce development, Julie Develin is a Sr. Partner, HCM Advisory at UKG, a global leader in workforce cloud solutions. With more than 17 years of experience as an HR practitioner focused on improving workplace culture and enhancing the employee experience, Develin helps organizations worldwide implement strategic employee technology and workplace initiatives to enhance productivity, improve communication, and increase satisfaction across the workforce.

Develin holds an M.S. in human resources development from McDaniel College, where she continues to work today as an adjunct professor in the human resources management and human services management programs.

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Ryan Campbell

Business

Born and raised in an Australian coastal town, Ryan discovered his passion at a very young age -- flight. Aviation would be the dominant fixture in the young Australian’s life, providing some amazing but also traumatic, life-altering experiences. Ryan is a master of adversity and an ardent believer that life is won and lost above the shoulders---your mind can be either your most powerful asset or the determinant of your failure. He proved his mental fortitude by making history as a record-breaking pilot but demonstrated his mastery by learning to walk again and fighting his way back into the sky. Now based in Nashville, Tennessee, Ryan is equipped and eager to transform your organization with a unique, unpredictable, and unforgettable keynote.

Cherrie Davis

Cherrie Davis is a visionary leader and knows human dynamics, with over 3 decades of experience in human resources, is a recognized, facilitator, and change management leader.  She provides a fresh perspective to her clients by merging real-world experience with proven knowledge of people. Cherrie Davis is the President at ShiftForward Consulting, based in, GA. Cherrie received her B.A. in Communications from Black Hills State, Spearfish, SD, where she was recognized as the Distinguished Military Graduate and by Who's Who among Students in American Colleges and Universities. She earned a Master's in Human Resources with an emphasis in International Management, from Webster, St. Louis, MO. She holds professional certifications for Senior Professional Human Resources, Executive & Organizational Coaching, and Quality Management.

Brian Wagner

An inspirational speaker, Brian Wagner is also the author of the book Sometimes It DOES Take a Brain Surgeon and CEO of A Radical Vision. He was in technology sales when his whole world came to a screeching halt! On March 4, 2011, Brian woke up in total darkness due to a genetic defect that caused him to have physical blindness for six months. Days later he had brain surgery in Phoenix, Arizona. During his time of total reliance on others, Brian swore that if he could get his sight back he would help others that are struggling in their own way. While he stills deals with partial blindness, Brian keeps the promise that he made to help others. As he puts it, "I lost my sight and ended up with vision."

Shayla Rivera

Shayla Rivera is an Aerospace Engineer and former Rocket Scientist with NASA turned salesperson, corporate trainer, and now International Keynote Speaker, TEDx Speaker, TV & Radio host, Emcee/Host, Comedian, Actor, Writer, Producer, Seminar Facilitator, Panel Moderator.  As of 2017, she is also the Director of the ENGR[x] program and Professor of Practice with the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University.

Rebecca Jacobs

Rebecca Jacobs, Esq., SHRM-SCP is currently the Director of Member Professional Support and Development for Employers Resource Association. She oversees the Compliance group and the functioning of the popular hotline service. Prior to taking this role, Rebecca was an HR Compliance and Learning Consultant with ERA and conducted numerous training sessions, both remote and in-person, on topics such as FMLA, harassment prevention, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring confidentiality of medical information. Rebecca also is an adjunct lecturer for Fisher College of Business at the Ohio State University and teaches employment law to undergraduate and graduate students seeking their degrees in human resources. Prior to joining ERA, Rebecca was an employment law attorney who defended clients in both state and federal courts. She received her Juris Doctorate degree from Vanderbilt University School of Law in 1997.

Julie Doyle, SHRM-SCP, SPHR

Julie Doyle has devoted her career to elevating the human resources function in organizations. She has held the senior HR leadership role with organizations in many different industries.    Her proven track record of driving business results through great human resources process, leading culture change, solving complex business challenges with the senior leaders and developing high-performing teams is appreciated by HRC clients. Julie's passion to elevate the human resources profession is evident by her volunteer roles leading local and state-level SHRM groups.  She has served as the President of Greater Cincinnati HR Association, 2018 Ohio HR Conference Chair, and is currently serving as Ohio SHRM State Council Director.   Jerri Hall:  Jerri Hall is HRC's Managing Principal. She has helped companies build their high-potential processes to maximize their effectiveness in North America and Brazil for both large and small organizations.  Her broad and deep experience as a practitioner, including leading the HR function for a global manufacturing and service company, makes her a valuable partner to HRC clients.  Jerri is known for her ability to lead initiatives that are executed successfully.

Cindy Lynch

Business

What leaders want today is a better way to measure and predict success. A degree in Psychology allows Cindy to apply an understanding of human behavior, workplace assessments and 25+ years’ worth of business experience to the art and science of increasing performance and profits. Her background in talent optimization and upskilling leaders result in measurable and lasting change. When people are happier and more fulfilled you have an undisputed advantage. Sometimes an organization know they need something, they just aren’t sure what they need. Cindy believes in starting with a root cause analysis to ensure clients are solving for the right problem. From there, a strong use-case that ties measurable outcomes to business needs to maximize an ROI. And finally, a plan that will get them there. Passion, knowledge and expertise make her a formidable partner for any organization.

Jodi Brandstetter

Business

Jodi Brandstetter, SPHR, SHRM SCP is passionate about talent acquisition and uses design thinking in creating selection and hiring processes focused on people and business. She has 20 years of talent acquisition experience and is certified through IDEO U in design thinking. Jodi is the CEO and founder of Lean Effective Talent Strategies which includes The Hiring Blueprint, talent acquisition consulting firm and Talent Acquisition Evolution, a community for recruiting professionals to connect, learn, and work together. Her first book Hire By Design, launched September 18th and hit best seller in 7 Amazon Categories. Jodi lives outside of Cincinnati, OH with her husband and daughter.

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Barb Utrup

Business

Barb Utrup has been leading Human Resources departments and doing business consulting for more than 20 years. In that time, she has partnered with leaders to support their strategic goals in the areas of talent management, organizational development, and human resources. Her experience in various industries including healthcare, manufacturing, sports, and non-profit spans from strategy and operations to leadership and team development. Ms. Utrup's strengths include outstanding communication and the ability to build relationships. With a professional, yet relatable communication style and ability to connect with individuals at all levels, she is very passionate about learning and development. 

Kirk Kureska

Over 30 years of progressive leadership in the all facets of the behavioral healthcare industry.   A seasoned healthcare executive with a proven formula of balancing aggressive organizational growth and financial discipline.  A hands on, highly energetic, engaging, professional with extensive experience in multi-state, multi site management, payer contract negotiations, mergers and acquisitions, and DE Novo projects. Mr. Kureska is a national representative and speaker on the behavioral health industry and committee member on state and national behavioral health policy on addiction and mental health including the Affordable Healthcare Act, Parity, Access to Care Act and National Standards of Care & Managed Care Level of Care Compliance (ASAM).

As Vice President of Hospital Operations for New Vista Behavioral Healthcare, Mr. Kureska is directly responsible for the organizations operational leadership, compliance, strategy, and management for the four acute psychiatric hospitals, one residential addiction program and five outpatient programs. Prior to joining New Vista Behavioral Health Mr. Kureska served as Chief Executive Officer for Promises Behavioral Healthcare, Executive Vice President of Operations for Elements Behavioral Health, Regional Vice President of Operations for Signature Healthcare, Divisional President for Acadia Healthcare, and Vice President of Operations for CRC Health and multiple single site Chief Executive Officer positions.

Brian Wagner

An inspirational speaker, Brian Wagner is also the author of the book Sometimes It DOES Take a Brain Surgeon and CEO of A Radical Vision. He was in technology sales when his whole world came to a screeching halt! On March 4, 2011, Brian woke up in total darkness due to a genetic defect that caused him to have physical blindness for six months. Days later he had brain surgery in Phoenix, Arizona. During his time of total reliance on others, Brian swore that if he could get his sight back he would help others that are struggling in their own way. While he stills deals with partial blindness, Brian keeps the promise that he made to help others. As he puts it, "I lost my sight and ended up with vision."

Rebecca Jacobs

Rebecca Jacobs, Esq., SHRM-SCP is currently the Director of Member Professional Support and Development for Employers Resource Association. She oversees the Compliance group and the functioning of the popular hotline service. Prior to taking this role, Rebecca was an HR Compliance and Learning Consultant with ERA and conducted numerous training sessions, both remote and in-person, on topics such as FMLA, harassment prevention, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring confidentiality of medical information. Rebecca also is an adjunct lecturer for Fisher College of Business at the Ohio State University and teaches employment law to undergraduate and graduate students seeking their degrees in human resources. Prior to joining ERA, Rebecca was an employment law attorney who defended clients in both state and federal courts. She received her Juris Doctorate degree from Vanderbilt University School of Law in 1997.

Cherrie Davis

Cherrie Davis is a visionary leader and knows human dynamics, with over 3 decades of experience in human resources, is a recognized, facilitator, and change management leader.  She provides a fresh perspective to her clients by merging real-world experience with proven knowledge of people. Cherrie Davis is the President at ShiftForward Consulting, based in, GA. Cherrie received her B.A. in Communications from Black Hills State, Spearfish, SD, where she was recognized as the Distinguished Military Graduate and by Who's Who among Students in American Colleges and Universities. She earned a Master's in Human Resources with an emphasis in International Management, from Webster, St. Louis, MO. She holds professional certifications for Senior Professional Human Resources, Executive & Organizational Coaching, and Quality Management.

John Broer

Business

John Broer is a Principal and Co-Founder of real.good.ventures, a people optimization consultancy based in Toledo, Ohio. John has been an organizational performance consultant for nearly 25 years with experience in a wide variety of industries and markets. As a certified Talent Optimization Consultant, John’s areas of expertise have included corporate learning architecture, leadership and team development, people analytics, and disrupting the out-dated practices that are holding organizations back from realizing their true potential.

Robert Robenalt

Bob Robenalt is a member of the firm’s COVID-19 Taskforce, a cross-disciplinary team of attorneys dedicated to advising employers on the many workplace law aspects of the global coronavirus pandemic.

Bob Robenalt is a partner in the firm's Columbus, Ohio office. He has practiced labor and employment law for over 25 years, and his practice is multifaceted. Bob has represented national and Ohio companies in a variety of labor and employment issues. His practice is focused on advising employers on all aspects of employment law, including employee discipline, and compliance issues in various Federal and Ohio employment laws and regulations, including ADA, FMLA, and OSHA. Bob also actively represents employers in court and administrative trials and proceedings. His defense efforts have ranged from defense of clients in lawsuits and claims involving non-competition and trade secret matters, wrongful discharge and discrimination claims, workers' compensation and OSHA matters, and Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).

Bob has successfully served as first chair in a number of jury and bench trials in both Federal and State Courts. He has also argued on appeals before Ohio and Federal appellate courts and has appeared in significant cases before the Supreme Court of Ohio and the 4th and 6th District Courts of Appeals. He is also admitted to the Supreme Court of the United States.

Although Bob enjoys the litigation process, he also strives to be a true partner to his clients by providing counsel before a lawsuit is filed. He works with Executives, Human Resources, and managing groups to avoid litigation through training, education, and implementing effective policy. Bob has also published numerous articles on employer related topics and gives presentations on labor and employment matters. Bob is recognized as Top Lawyers in America, Top Lawyers in Columbus and Ohio Super Lawyers.

Leslie Fiorenzo

Until 2019 Leslie was the Director of the Employee Assistance Center, with a focus on helping employers solve their trickiest people problems. She founded her own practice, Coach With Leslie LLC, in 2020 after hearing the frustrations around poor communication and ineffective conflict management in many organizations. Over her career she has taught 1000’s of professionals’ conflict resolution techniques and she knows what works, and what doesn’t. That’s why she wrote The Twenty-One Lessons for Mastering the Difficult Conversation. A lifelong learner, she obtained a master’s in human resource development from Western Michigan University. Always on the quest for tools to help her clients she has these additional certifications:

1. 5 in 5 Performance Coaching© with IPV Consulting
2. Thera-rising: Drama Free Workplace – Avoiding Self-Defeating Habits of Otherwise Brilliant People® and The Conflict Savvy Leader
3. Conversational Management Facilitator
4. Disc based learning tools

Teresa Smith

Business

As a senior manager for the human capital management (HCM) strategy consultant group for UKG Incorporated, Teresa Smith advises business leaders and their leadership teams on how to better maximize people-centric strategies to achieve long-term success. With deep expertise in change management process and business innovation, Smith is an advocate for the unmatched value of an empowered workforce, and helps organizations more effectively attract prospective employees, engage existing employees, and holistically develop and manage an exceptional employee experience.

Shayla Rivera

Shayla Rivera is an Aerospace Engineer and former Rocket Scientist with NASA turned salesperson, corporate trainer, and now International Keynote Speaker, TEDx Speaker, TV & Radio host, Emcee/Host, Comedian, Actor, Writer, Producer, Seminar Facilitator, Panel Moderator.  As of 2017, she is also the Director of the ENGR[x] program and Professor of Practice with the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University.

Julie Develin

Business

An expert on employee relations, workplace flexibility, and workforce development, Julie Develin is a Sr. Partner, HCM Advisory at UKG, a global leader in workforce cloud solutions. With more than 17 years of experience as an HR practitioner focused on improving workplace culture and enhancing the employee experience, Develin helps organizations worldwide implement strategic employee technology and workplace initiatives to enhance productivity, improve communication, and increase satisfaction across the workforce.

Develin holds an M.S. in human resources development from McDaniel College, where she continues to work today as an adjunct professor in the human resources management and human services management programs.

Roger Grannis

Business

Roger Grannis brings the passion and artistry of a master chef to teaching businesspeople. His client list is a who’s who of global business. GE. PepsiCo. Foot Locker. Symantec. Vertex. Wells Fargo. They’ve all gathered in his culinary classroom, learning how to create measurable business results out of the ingredients of persuasion.

Before forming GrannisGroup, in 2004, Roger built Gartner Sales Training Academy, helping grow revenues from $32 million to $850 million.

Roger is the president of the New England chapter of the National Speakers Association. Roger brings high energy, high value, and high humor to every program.

Cindy Lynch

Business

What leaders want today is a better way to measure and predict success. A degree in Psychology allows Cindy to apply an understanding of human behavior, workplace assessments and 25+ years’ worth of business experience to the art and science of increasing performance and profits. Her background in talent optimization and upskilling leaders result in measurable and lasting change. When people are happier and more fulfilled you have an undisputed advantage. Sometimes an organization know they need something, they just aren’t sure what they need. Cindy believes in starting with a root cause analysis to ensure clients are solving for the right problem. From there, a strong use-case that ties measurable outcomes to business needs to maximize an ROI. And finally, a plan that will get them there. Passion, knowledge and expertise make her a formidable partner for any organization.

Brian Wagner

An inspirational speaker, Brian Wagner is also the author of the book Sometimes It DOES Take a Brain Surgeon and CEO of A Radical Vision. He was in technology sales when his whole world came to a screeching halt! On March 4, 2011, Brian woke up in total darkness due to a genetic defect that caused him to have physical blindness for six months. Days later he had brain surgery in Phoenix, Arizona. During his time of total reliance on others, Brian swore that if he could get his sight back he would help others that are struggling in their own way. While he stills deals with partial blindness, Brian keeps the promise that he made to help others. As he puts it, "I lost my sight and ended up with vision."

Ryan Campbell

Business

Born and raised in an Australian coastal town, Ryan discovered his passion at a very young age -- flight. Aviation would be the dominant fixture in the young Australian’s life, providing some amazing but also traumatic, life-altering experiences. Ryan is a master of adversity and an ardent believer that life is won and lost above the shoulders---your mind can be either your most powerful asset or the determinant of your failure. He proved his mental fortitude by making history as a record-breaking pilot but demonstrated his mastery by learning to walk again and fighting his way back into the sky. Now based in Nashville, Tennessee, Ryan is equipped and eager to transform your organization with a unique, unpredictable, and unforgettable keynote.