Through the Noise

Sue Kelly has been president and CEO of the American Public Power Association since April 2014. Prior to becoming president and CEO, Kelly was the Association's senior vice president, policy analysis and general counsel. In that capacity, she helped the Association and its members in energy policy formulation and with policy advocacy before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), federal courts, and other governmental and industry policy forums.

Kelly is a frequent speaker on energy-related topics. She has given presentations to many industry groups and has also appeared before federal and state administrative agencies, and testified before committees of the U.S. Congress and state legislatures.

Kelly was named one of Washington's "Most Powerful Women" in the November 2015 issue of Washingtonian magazine in the "Business, Labor, and Lobbying" category and the Women's Council on Energy and the Environment 2017 "Woman of the Year." Additionally, she received the Energy Bar Association's 2018 Paul E. Nordstrom Service Award.

The American Public Power Association is the voice of not-for-profit, community-owned utilities that power 2,000 towns and cities nationwide.

Ryan Trainer currently serves as President of the International Sleep Products Association and the Mattress Recycling Council.

Mary Helen Rogers currently serves as the VP Marketing and Communications for ISPA, with over 20 years of progressive sales, communications and marketing experience.

Established in 1915, the International Sleep Products Association (ISPA) has been committed to supporting the mattress industry through active public policy, public affairs, and education initiatives. It has grown to represent the full bedding industry on a host of commercial, health, safety and environmental issues, and serves to provide a positive image for the sleep products industry. ISPA's mission is to lead and advance the interests of the sleep products industry.

The Mattress Recycling Council was formed by the mattress industry to operate recycling programs in states which have enacted mattress recycling laws. MRC educates the mattress industry about mattress recycling laws, assists retailers and manufacturers with their registration and reporting obligations, and works closely with local governments, waste management professionals, recyclers and others to create an accessible and efficient mattress collection and recycling network.

In this episode of TTN Insights, Ernesto and Mickey talk about the real value of podcasting for organizations and how it is superior to other media for communicating long-form content.

Every so often, Ernesto Gluecksmann and Mickey Panayiotakis sit down and talk about digital security, new software, technologies, trends, regulations that may impact leaders of organizations. Listen to their Insights on this new segment of Through The Noise.

Melika Carroll is Senior Vice President of Global Government Affairs at Internet Association. Carroll leads the advocacy team that is responsible for the association's domestic and international political strategy and outreach to government officials.

Internet Association represents over 45 of the world's leading internet companies. IA is advocating for an economy-wide federal privacy law that provides people with meaningful control and the ability to access, correct, delete, and download data they've provided companies across all industries. The industry is working with policymakers and other stakeholders on an American approach to protecting people's privacy that allows for continued U.S. leadership in technology.

Michael Gips, CPP, CSyP, CAE is Chief Global Knowledge Officer at ASIS International, the world's premier organization for security professionals. During his 24 years there, he has been responsible for Learning, Editorial Services, Publishing, Membership, Marketing and Communications, Standards & Guidelines, Certification, Strategic Operations, and the CSO Center for Leadership & Development.

With 35,000 members from around the world, ASIS International is the leading organization for security professionals, providing education, networking, technology, certifications, and more.

Robert Pinnegar, CAE, is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Apartment Association (NAA), the leading voice and premier resource for the rental housing industry, and leads a large network of industry professionals, researchers and local affiliates, spearheading advocacy and public policy efforts, building strategic partnerships and overseeing the development of innovative resources and educational programs.

As a federation of more than 150 affiliates, the National Apartment Association (NAA) serves as the leading voice and preeminent resource to over 81,000 members representing more than 9.6 million apartment homes globally.

Carlos Valdes-Dapena is an author, speaker and Organizational Development professional. He is hired by companies like Mars, IBM and J&J to help them collaborate better by collaborating less on the things that matter most.

In LESSONS FROM MARS, Carlos Valdes-Dapena shares insights acquired from 25-plus years of experience about what it actually takes for teams to be high performing – and why no quantity of trust-fall exercises or paintball excursions can overcome the fundamental flaws of conventional team building.

In this episode of TTN Insights, Ernesto and Mickey discuss GDPR and how this EU regulation has affected the US. Why is it important and what does it mean to be compliant?

Every so often, Ernesto Gluecksmann and Mickey Panayiotakis sit down and talk about digital security, new software, technologies, trends, regulations that may impact leaders of organizations. Listen to their Insights on this new segment of Through The Noise.

Jamie is an author and culture consultant who helps leaders drive growth and engagement by aligning workplace culture with success. Author of three popular business books, Jamie has a Master's in conflict resolution from George Mason and a certificate in OD from Georgetown, where he serves as adjunct faculty.

Human Workplaces is a culture management firm created by Maddie Grant and Jamie Notter that uses culture analytics and customized consulting and resources to help organizations align culture with growth, engagement, and innovation.

Amanda Bainton is the Executive Director of the Military Officers Association of America Foundation. She has almost 10 years of association program management experience centered on fundraising and professional development services for transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.

With over 350,000 members, MOAA is the largest association of military officers in the country. A powerful force speaking for a strong national defense and representing the interests of service members, veterans, and their families at every stage of life and career.