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.

Quinton is a Regional Vice President of Microsoft.

As a Growth Leader within Microsoft’s Healthcare and Life Sciences organization, with the responsibly for leading the strategic vision of our North American Global go-to-market strategy within my business while building oversight of pipeline origination, deal execution and nurturing strategic partnerships and key customer relationships that accelerate market share growth and platform adoption. In addition to my professional accomplishments, I am actively involved in board positions and volunteering, reflecting my commitment to social impact. I bring a tireless passion and energy in all endeavors, consistently seeking to coach, model and care for those under my watch.

Shawnee Baker is a dedicated Registered Nurse turned author, grief advocate, and founder of Baylie’s Wish Foundation.
Her career in healthcare began in the NICU, where she worked across North America, including at the world-renowned Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto and Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. Shawnee has experienced the highs and lows of healthcare firsthand, from saving lives in trauma units to navigating the heartbreaking grief of losing her daughter.
As a mother, she knows the pain of losing a child and has vowed to honor her daughter Baylie’s memory. In keeping a promise she made to her in her final moments, she authored Baylie, a powerful story of resilience, unexpected tragedy, and the importance of change. Through this book, Shawnee sheds light on the dangers of college life and the need for better safety policies to protect students.
Driven by the loss of her daughter and the desire to make a difference, she founded the Baylie’s Wish Foundation. Through the foundation, she is working to bring awareness to critical issues—80% of college students report feeling unsafe, and the majority of institutions fall short of providing the support needed. Her ultimate goal is to create lasting policy change, including Baylie’s Law, which would require mandatory healthcare proxies and waivers for HIPAA laws with college admissions.
Shawnee's journey has led her to connect with countless families who’ve faced similar losses, and together, they’re advocating for a future where young adults are better protected, and parents no longer have to face the unimaginable.

Robert McKay is the managing director of Webmethod, LLC, where he works with a team of domain experts to deliver actionable results to the federal government and various Fortune 500 US-based companies through a management consulting array coupled with quality delivery and precision. As Managing Director of Webmethod, Robert utilizes this unique delivery model to recommend and implement technical solutions to customers that comply with the challenging security and policy requirements unique to the government. In addition, commercial enterprise and mid-market clients can apply this same level of security expertise to their business - the Webmethod way.
Before Webmethod, Robert worked as an IAM Architect for Trace3, developing a broad and deep background in onboarding, API integrations, and application development. In 2019, Robert also served as a Senior Functional Expert/Architect for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Robert has extensive leadership experience, from working at American Express as a Senior Identity and Access Management Developer to starting his own company as an entrepreneur.
Robert received his B.S. in Computer Information Systems and Supply Chain Management from Arizona State University in 2011. He also received Interface Technical Training from Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. Robert is a Certified Ethical Hacker through EC-Council and holds a Trustee certification from CyberArk and OSCP Certification from Offensive Security, among others.

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Vanessa K. Williams-Harvey is the Founder of HippoCLIN and a Clinical Informatics Manager at a major healthcare organization. She spearheads the team at DUES24, which recently launched HippoCLIN—a groundbreaking Electronic Health Record (EHR) training app offering healthcare students 24/7 access to a simulated EHR environment. This innovative platform fills a crucial gap in clinical education, enhancing the training experience for future healthcare professionals. Vanessa is passionate about leveraging technology to empower students and healthcare providers alike, ensuring they are equipped with the tools and knowledge needed to excel in today’s rapidly evolving digital healthcare landscape. Her leadership philosophy centers around continuous learning, professional development, and a commitment to driving technological advancements in clinical informatics.
With over 30 years of nursing experience—16 of those years spent at the bedside and 15 years in informatics—Vanessa has a deep understanding of patient care and the systems that support it. In her current role as Clinical Informatics Manager, she works closely with analysts to develop EHR systems that meet the needs of both clinicians and patients, improving overall care delivery. Vanessa’s career highlights also include part-time teaching, where she brought nursing students into clinical environments to practice care. Having observed firsthand the lack of access to EHR systems for students, she was inspired to bridge this gap. The challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic further solidified her commitment to developing HippoCLIN, launching the app in 2023 to ensure healthcare students can train with the latest digital tools.