Objectives:

- Discuss elements Northwest FCS’s leadership framework- Explore practical elements of leadership in real life situations- Highlight stories of leadership via positive influence and successful outcomes

Participant Bios:

- Keith Nelson is a world-class, professional musician, community leader, and teamwork enthusiast. He is passionate about excellence, relational harmony, and understanding one’s role and function on a team. An accomplished bass guitarist, Keith specializes in energizing bands making exceptional music that excites listeners.

Keith has played bass for top artists in the music industry such as: Shania Twain, Andrea Bocelli, Charlie Puth, Diana Ross, Donna Summer, Chaka Khan, Ariana Grande, Sting, Rod Stewart, Kenny G, and Steven Tyler. Keith has over forty years of experience working in countless bands as both sideman and leader. His effective perspective on leadership, teamwork, and delivering a musical product at the highest level, inspires others to be the best team player they can be.

Currently, Keith is the bassist for David Foster and the NFL Raiders House Band. He is also Secretary/Treasurer of the Las Vegas Musicians Union; and serves his community as Worship Pastor at Anthem Community Church in Henderson, NV. In his free time, Keith can be found trying to create relational harmony between his German Shepherd puppy, Zara, and Siamese cat, Skillet… apparently, one of them is not a team player.

- Scott Linklater is a native of rural Washington having grown up in the heart of apple and cherry country in Okanogan.  Scott has earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Washington State University, a master’s degree in adult education from the University of Idaho, and a doctorate degree in Leadership Studies from Gonzaga University.  

Scott is a learning and development practitioner with experience directing training efforts at Monte Carlo Resort & Casino in Las Vegas and Red Lion Hotels Corporation. Currently, Scott is the Vice President – Learning Design at Northwest Farm Credit Services. 

Scott has published books and academic research with a focus on leadership, employment, organizational development and trust in business.