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As CEO of National Tree Company, Chris' goal is to advance their position in the artificial decor market through growing share in the e-commerce space, while driving omnichannel strategies, attracting top talent, and driving improvements in their global manufacturing and logistics capabilities.
Chris brings years of expertise in e-business, direct-to-consumer strategies, and fostering relationships with large retailers. His unique understanding of mastering the retail game, whether in the digital realm or brick-and-mortar world, extends to names like Amazon, Walmart, Target, Wayfair, Club stores, Home Improvement, department stores, as well as online and in-store grocery chains.

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Jill Willard is the CTO of Xplor Pay and a FinTech & SaaS Innovator.

She drives the future of FinTech and SaaS by leading payment solutions that enhance security, scalability, and efficiency.

As a technology leader and strategist, Jill has scaled global payment infrastructures, optimized risk management, and built high-performing teams. She has also developed cross-functional SaaS capabilities designed for use across multiple verticals.

Her expertise spans end-to-end software architecture, SaaS innovation, and leveraging technology to drive operational excellence. She is passionate about solving complex challenges, improving organizational efficiencies, and enabling seamless payment experiences.

From pivoting a decade-old data company into a $250M acquisition target to scaling Citrix's flagship products into a $1.5B revenue powerhouse, Rana Kanaan has spent over 20 years turning audacious product visions into market-defining realities. As Chief Product Officer at Dispersive Holdings, she’s taking charge of revolutionizing cybersecurity using DARPA-incubated technology. Known for her candid, straight-shooting style and commitment to paying it forward, Rana combines strategic leadership with human-centered approaches to building exceptional products and teams.
Rana's career spans a range of impactful roles, including serving as Chief Product Officer, startup founder, and trusted advisor to several boards, founders, and CEOs. She has architected complex platform releases for 200,000+ enterprise clients with global teams of hundreds and scaled flagship products into billion-dollar revenue powerhouses. A certified design thinking expert from Stanford's d.school, she leverages technical depth and emotional intelligence to achieve transformational results in high-stakes environments.
Beyond her professional achievements, Rana is passionate about giving back. She serves as chairperson of the Board for Equal Justice Under Law and as an advisor to Pi’iku Co. She also supports underrepresented entrepreneurs through organizations like WeTech, TechWomen, and Blue Startups. Her dedication to mentorship and social impact reflects her belief in creating opportunities for others to thrive.

Rob Hamilton is the Executive Vice President of Sales for Roundstone Insurance, where he leads a dynamic team dedicated to helping small and midsize businesses (SMBs) save money and gain control over their health insurance costs. Roundstone is a specialty insurance program manager that offers a unique group medical captive solution, allowing employers to self-fund health benefits.
With over 25 years of experience in the bearing and power transmission industry, Rob’s engineering background, sales leadership, and channel management skills empower him to understand clients' complex needs and deliver customized solutions that align with their goals and budgets. His leadership philosophy is greatly rooted in the importance of chemistry and teamwork.
Prior to Roundstone, Rob held several key leadership roles, including Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Bearings Limited, where he was responsible for overseeing the sales and marketing of a diverse range of bearing and power transmission products. His tenure at Koyo Bearings USA as Executive Director of Industrial Sales further honed his expertise, managing North American sales for a leading manufacturer in the industry. Additionally, Rob's experience as an Account Specialist at SKF and an Account Manager at Symons equipped him with a solid foundation in client relations and sales strategy.

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Adam Knutz, President at The Arcticom Group (TAG), is an authentic and passionate leader who thrives on collaboration, fostering growth, and achieving exceptional results. At TAG, Adam oversees operations across seven states while driving business strategy, growth planning, and team development. Under his leadership, TAG has achieved year-over-year revenue growth, bolstered margin generation, and set a standard for excellence in the HVACR industry.
Before joining TAG, he served as President and CEO of Refrigeration Unlimited Inc. (RUI), where he transformed a legacy family-owned business into an industry leader, doubling headcount and quadrupling revenues through strategic growth and M&A. Earlier in his career, as Vice President and Install Manager at RUI, Adam was instrumental in expanding market share and operational capabilities.
Beyond his professional achievements, Adam actively supports the industry and his community. He serves on the Hussmann Advisory Board and participates in organizations such as the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) and the Food Marketing Institute. His passion for giving back extends to his work with Greentrike Children’s Museums, World Vision, and Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital.
Adam holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Western Washington University and a Managing for High Performance & Retention Certificate from the University of Washington.

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Stan Podolski is an entrepreneurial and growth-oriented Technical Executive with broad technical and business experience. MBA with Strategy/Finance track from one of the nation’s top MBA schools. SaaS and AI development experience. Extensive consulting experience in a variety of business and technical environments.
He created and supported AI-based internal and external projects.

Stan is specialized in Full stack developer with significant experience running projects from scratch to the marketed mobile app;
SaaS and Cloud enablement; IT Compliance – SOX, PCI, Internal Audit, HIPAA, PHI, SPI; SDLC Management and Tooling – Data Center Infrastructure, Disaster Recovery, Operations; Enterprise Technology Management – Systems Integration, Cost Reduction, Capacity Planning, Interface Design and Standards; Business Cases preparations and presentations; Clouds: Microsoft Azure, Oracle, AWS, DO.
Node.js, React, Meteor, Angular, python, APIs, MySQL, NoSQL, and MongoDB.

Phil began his telecoms career as a software engineer at Metaswitch Networks (now a Microsoft company), specializing in SIP and BGP stacks. He transitioned into sales, building a distinguished career at Nokia before leading the EMEA region at Aeris Communications, where he demonstrated a strong ability to drive results and foster relationships.
In October 2023, Phil was appointed Chief Sales Officer for Technetix in Europe, overseeing all customer-facing activities outside the Americas and Asia Pacific. His diverse skill set is crucial in expanding Technetix’ presence across Europe, focusing on fiber, wireless, and network power systems while maintaining key customer relationships.
As a commercially savvy and results-driven executive, Phil excels in navigating business evolution and scaling challenges. He brings expertise in delivering revenue-generating strategies across global technology and SaaS portfolios and is known for exceeding revenue and KPI targets while mentoring teams to achieve high performance.
Outside of work, Phil is dedicated to giving back to the community. He provides coaching to undergraduate students and serves as a youth and kids football referee. As the founder of Sub Crawl, a Manchester-based charity event aligned with Action Against Hunger, Phil is eager to broaden his professional network and welcomes connections on LinkedIn.

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Chris Magdelain is the Director of User Experience Strategy at Genesys, where he drives cross-departmental initiatives aligned with the company’s vision of Empathy-as-a-Service. By leading transformative Design Thinking programs, he empowers individuals and teams to embrace user-centered design to accelerate innovation while activating thousands of employees across the organization in collaborative problem-solving. His leadership has driven meaningful improvements in product development, customer experience, and operational efficiency, contributing to Genesys’ continued growth and success.
Chris has also leveraged artificial intelligence to explore its practical applications in creativity, productivity, and customer engagement. He has personally developed custom AI chatbots and experimented with AI-driven solutions to showcase the value of AI in streamlining workflows and transforming human-AI interactions. His ability to recognize and apply AI’s potential across industries has positioned him as a forward-thinking leader in emerging technologies.

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Diana Morales, Founder and CEO of DM Consulting Services, brings over 25 years of experience in the bioprocess, cell, and gene therapy sectors, offering bespoke strategies for biotech startups and clinical drug development firms. At DM Consulting Services, Diana's leadership focuses on crafting robust commercial strategies and sales organizations for emerging companies, driving scientific innovations to market success with adaptability and a customer-centric approach.
Previously, Diana held significant roles at OrganaBio, Mass Biologics, and Invetech. At OrganaBio, she served as Vice President of Sales, where she played a pivotal role in advancing cGMP manufacturing services for cell-based therapies. As Vice President of Business Development and Operations at Mass Biologics, Diana contributed to the development and manufacturing of vaccines and biologics, emphasizing operational excellence in this historic institution. During her time at Invetech, Diana led the launch of new GMP products and services as VP, Head of Cell Therapy Products & Services. Her leadership in global management and team building significantly bolstered Invetech’s presence in the market.

Paul Rosen is the Global CRO of ShipBob, a tech/fulfillment company which has grown over 25X since 2018. He also sits on the board of the Better Business Bureau in Chicago. Paul is a hands on leader who isn't afraid of making calls with his team or getting in front of the Board to present results.
Prior to his work at ShipBob, Paul worked as the COO of CoverWallet, an online insurance management company. Before CoverWallet, Paul served as the Chief Sales Officer at OnDeck Capital, Inc., a fintech online business lender, from 2011-2017. At the time he joined, it was a 10M business with 10 sales employees, and by the end of his role in 2017, had grown to over 200 salespeople and close to 400M in revenues & was taken public on the NYSE. Before OnDeck, he served as the VP of Sales and Marketing at E-chx. He joined the team in 2003 as the sales leader when it was a start-up payroll service provider with only 3 salespeople and 100 clients. When he left in 2011, E-chx had over 10,000 customers making it one of the largest independent payroll providers in the United States.
As a leader, he seeks not to manage people, but to rather work FOR his employees - to help them get the most out of their job, and provide them with personal and professional development. He enjoys coaching his team members and helping them develop their career plans & goals.