Conference Speakers
Opening & Afternoon Keynote Presenter
Tuesday
9:00am–10:00am
Opening Keynote
2:15pm–3:15pm
Afternoon Deep Dive
"THRIVE, Strategies to Turn Uncertainty to Competitive Advantage"
Meridith Elliott Powell is an award-winning author, keynote speaker and business strategist. With a background in corporate leadership and sales, her career expands over several industries including financial services, healthcare and finance.
Meridith worked her way up from entry-level to earn her position in the C-Suite. Writing and executing strategy to help leaders master uncertainty, achieve growth and build talent at every level of their organizations. Meridith is regularly featured in publications such as Forbes, Fast Company, Inc., Investment News, and American Banker among others. High energy and highly interactive, she helps leaders and business owners learn the new rules of success today, and the strategies they need to Thrive in Uncertainty.
Monday Presenters
Michelle M. Beebe
Chief Revenue Officer
Small Business Association of Michigan
Monday 1:00pm–1:45pm
Secure Act 2.0: Four Changes to Retirement Plans
John G. Rogers
Associate Vice President, Wealth Management, Institutional Consultant, Investing with Impact Director
Graystone Consulting from Morgan Stanley
Monday 1:00pm–1:45pm
Secure Act 2.0: Four Changes to Retirement Plans
Angelo Arca
Partner
Flushing Valley
Monday 2:00pm–3:00pm
Preparing for Golf's AI Revolution
Jason Pearsall
Managing Partner
Warren Valley Golf Course
Monday 2:00pm–3:00pm
Preparing for Golf's AI Revolution
Ian Brigman
Partner & Controller
Warren Valley Golf Course
Monday 2:00pm–3:00pm
Preparing for Golf's AI Revolution
Michael Melfi
Partner
Taylor English Law Firm
Monday 2:00pm–3:00pm
Preparing for Golf's AI Revolution
Gilda Johnson
Owner
Lake Forest Golf Club
Monday 3:30pm–4:30pm
Session Choices
Track 1: Idea Exchange
Chris MacInnes
President
Crystal Mountain
Monday 3:30pm–4:30pm
Session Choices
Track 1: Idea Exchange
Chase Kuyers
Director of Golf/Co-Owner
Pigeon Creek Golf Course
Monday 3:30pm–4:30pm
Session Choices
Track 2: Idea Exchange
Hope Warkoczeski
Assistant Golf Professional/Clubhouse Manager
Fox Hills Golf & Banquet Center
Monday 3:30pm–4:30pm
Session Choices
Track 2: Idea Exchange
Tuesday Presenters
Brad Dean
Owner
Interlochen Golf Course
Tuesday 10:30am–11:30am
Session Choices
Track 2: 2023 Pulse Report: New Customer Trends
Alice Krumm
Assistant Director of Golf
Fox Hills Golf & Banquet Center
Tuesday 10:30am–11:30am
Session Choices
Track 2: 2023 Pulse Report: New Customer Trends
Allen DePuy
Colliers International
Tuesday 3:30pm–4:30pm
Session Choices
Track 1: Golf Course Valuation
Ken Griffin
Director of Golf Sales and Marketing
Boyne Golf
Tuesday 3:30pm–4:30pm
Session Choices
Track 2: GPS, Pace of Play and Profitability
Chris Sobieck
Owner
Mines Golf Club
Tuesday 3:30pm–4:30pm
Session Choices
Track 2: GPS, Pace of Play and Profitability
Matt Shock
General Manager
The Legacy Golf Club
Tuesday 3:30pm–4:30pm
Session Choices
Track 2: GPS, Pace of Play and Profitability
Wednesday Presenters
Scott Jedele
State Administrative Manager, Apprenticeship Expansion
LEO, State of Michigan
Wednesday 8:00am–9:00am
On Par With Registered Apprenticeship
Jada Paisley
Executive Director
Michigan Golf Course Association
Wednesday 8:00am–9:00am
On Par With Registered Apprenticeship
Brian Calley
CEO, Small Business Association of Michigan
Wednesday 9:15am–10:15am
Session Choices
Track 1: Government Affairs and Golf
Stephanie Beckhorn
Director, Employment & Training
LEO, State of Michigan
Wednesday 9:15am–10:15am
Session Choices
Track 2: What's Next with Registered Apprenticeship?
Shane Conroy
Great Lakes Field Representative
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America
Wednesday 10:30am–11:30am
Opportunities, Trends and Technology with Agronomy
Adam Ikamas, CGCS
Executive Director
Michigan Golf Course Superintendents Association
Wednesday 10:30am–11:30am
Opportunities, Trends and Technology with Agronomy
Cary Mitchelson
Executive Director
Michigan Turfgrass Foundation
Wednesday 10:30am–11:30am
Opportunities, Trends and Technology with Agronomy
