Bill McKenna

Bill McKenna is the President and CEO of McKenna Marketing Network. Bill has nearly 40 years of experience and a comprehensive understanding of the financial services industry. Bill has worked with more than 500 credit unions and community banks nationwide on marketing and growth strategies. Before launching MMN, his resume included being the former President…

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Debbie Peterson

Bio Meet Debbie Peterson, a dynamic speaker and consultant who helps her audiences and clients harness the power of their thoughts to make a bigger impact in their careers, businesses, and lives. Through her speaking and consulting business, Debbie travels the country, empowering professionals with the tools and strategies to go all in on who…

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Traci Brown

Bio: TIME Magazine has named Traci one of the nation’s top deception detection experts. She’s learned the recognizing secrets hidden in plain sight leads to victory every. single. time. Her customizable keynotes & trainings equip organizations to better inform their most critical decisions to build profits: Sales, Hiring, Negotiations, Investigations and Fraud Prevention. Plan on…

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Kate Byrne

Kate Byrne grows things; people, businesses, movements. Her career marries her love of media, the power of technology, financial literacy and understanding the impact of heart in people and business as forces for good. The Stanford grad is a trusted voice and cross-sector translator, workplace intergenerational bridge, a gifted rainmaker, and team builder. She is…

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Sedric Brinson

Sedric Brinson lives his life by the simple standard of the Golden Rule of treating others how he would like to be treated. A born leader who wants nothing more than to see others succeed and to see their goals accomplished. His passion for people is what fuels his desire of seeing communities thrive financially.…

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Jim Austin

Bio Jim Austin, former senior executive at Baxter Healthcare, blends strategic expertise with deep industry experience. He is a Faculty Consultant at Wharton’s Aresty Institute of Executive Education, leading senior-level seminars on growth, vision, strategic change, and agility for top organizations including Coca-Cola, GE, GlaxoSmithKline, and CUES. At Brown University, Jim serves as Adjunct Assistant…

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Qiana Martin

An Award-winning entrepreneur: soccer visionary and Super Bowl ad creator, Qiana Martin’s journey of defying expectations has transported her from playing street soccer with guys in parks to traveling the world participating in the sport and helping global brands connect with soccer fans. Her unique expertise, innovative approaches and diverse cultural experiences have garnered features…

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Amy Singleton

Bio: Amy Singleton is a reinvention expert, brand strategist, and founder of Hite Digital Norman. She’s also a recovered people-pleaser, a former OR nurse turned entrepreneur, and a walking testimony that purpose can rise out of absolute wreckage. After a sudden health crisis ended her nursing career, Amy found herself grasping for meaning in all…

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James McCafferty

James McCafferty is Director of Western’s Center for Economic and Business Research.  In this role he seeks to broaden the connections between the University, the College of Business and Economics and the real world – businesses, non-profits, tribal communities and government agencies – through student internships, classroom based projects and consultative projects drawing on faculty, staff and…

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Ken Grant

Ken Grant has spent his life at the intersection of motivational speaking, leadership coaching, entertainment, recording artistry, advertising, cinematography, professional musician, brand strategy, and novelist. Hailing from Western Australia, Ken possesses a unique ability to engage with audiences. Whether delivering CEO keynotes or leading interactive workshops, he connects with groups in a way that leaves…

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