September 10th | Nashville, TN
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Get To Know Our Speakers
Christie Hoffman
Founder, Engagement Academy
Christie Hoffman is a top expert in Workplace Culture and Employee Engagement. She empowers companies to create thriving environments that foster growth, boost morale, and increase revenue. An entertaining communicator, Christie navigates every day organizational challenges with a holistic approach, addressing the needs of burned-out employees, frustrated executives, overwhelmed managers, and overextended HR leaders. She emphasizes the often-overlooked elements of engagement strategies, providing actionable insights based on her own frameworks that drive substantial and lasting improvements to your bottom line.
Featured Keynote
Cris Grossmann
CEO, Beekeeper
Cristian Grossmann is the co-founder and Head Bee at beekeeper, the well-known Swiss frontline operating system. He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from ETH and worked for companies like ChromaCon and Accenture before starting beekeeper in 2011.
Kees de Vos
Chief Product Officer, Beekeeper
As CPO at Beekeeper, Kees is responsible for the direction and delivery of our product. After plenty of jobs as a frontline worker from a very young age, he has been delivering transformational software solutions all over the world, since the mid-90s.
Besides a passion for solving business problems with user friendly technology solutions, Kees recently discovered a hidden talent for flipping cups and came 2nd in a highly competitive internal competition.
Marlin Smith SHRM-SCP
Director of Human Resources, US Operations
Marlin Smith is an HR leader and culture ambassador that is passionate about creating workplaces that are inclusive, engaging, and highly productive. He currently serves as an Employee Experience leader and D&I Chair for ConMet.
Beyond the High Five: Building a Culture of Recognition & Growth
Roxann Harris SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Human Resources Director, Hercules Industries
Roxann Harris has over 35 years of experience in the Human Resources field and has helped Hercules Industries achieve a growth rate of 300% in her 18 years at the company as HR Director. She’s supported the leadership and employees of the company through tremendous progress, including their transition to a 100% employee-owned company.
Connecting at the Core: Achieve Company Goals by Building Trust Between your Frontline and Leadership
Sonja Breuer
Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Hamra Enterprises
Senior Vice President of Human Resources with Hamra Enterprises for 20 years, a Franchisee of Panera, Wendy’s, Noodles & Company, and Caribou Coffee with 200 restaurants in 11 states, 7,500 employees. Sonja oversees all Human Resource functions, payroll, compensation, and benefits.
No More FOMO: Building a Connected Employee Experience your Employees Won’t Want to Miss Out On!
Joe Crespin SHRM-CP
Director of Human Resources, Defined Fitness
With a drive for ambition, growth, and innovation, Joe Crespin has dedicated 11 years at Defined Fitness, evolving from a frontline position to a pivotal role in HR leadership. Transitioning into Human Resources, he has spearheaded transformative initiatives, enhancing organizational culture and cultivating an environment poised for unparalleled success.
Workflow Wizardry: Efficiency Hacks for Busy Frontline Operations
Nicole Peterson
Director Of Training, Pinehurst Resorts
For the past 4 years Nicole has been the Director of Training for Pinehurst Resort and Country Club. Pinehurst has over 1500 employees in varying roles in Hospitality. Previously Nicole had spent over 20 years as a High School Marketing Teacher and School To Work Coordinator. Nicole is passionate about helping to upskill the Pinehurst employees to ensure they are successful in each of their roles, and that Pinehurst continues to provide our members and guests with a world class hospitality experience.
Finding Common Ground: Building Comms & Culture Across Large, Multi-Property & Distributed Teams
Tamara Palmer
Internal Communications Manager, Flagger Force
Tamara Palmer is the internal communications manager at Flagger Force. For more than 15
years, she has been helping organizations communicate with their employees and stakeholders
across various industries including government, non-profit organizations, academia, and
business enterprises.
Bridging the Learning Gap: How Integrated Training & Communication Boosts Your Frontline Workforce
Maria Esquivel
Senior Director of Marketing, Laguna Development Corporation
Maria Esquivel is a distinguished, tenacious and innovative senior executive leader, change agent and creative curator; proven at growing brands, businesses, profits and people. Maria has over 20 years of successful development of integrated marketing, sales and operations solutions for businesses with budgets in excess of $10 million - producing and executing innovative growth strategies for new products, promotions and capital expansion initiatives in the gaming, arts & entertainment, tribal programs, healthcare, banking and finance, fitness, tourism and government sectors.
Get in “The Loop”: How to Maximize your Communications Strategy to Drive Business Results
Malia Goes
National Director, Human Resources, Senske Services
Malia Goes is an accomplished Human Resources Leader with a career spanning over 18 years in the profession. She holds an MBA and BA in Human Resource Management and is SPHR certified. She has a proven track record of driving business outcomes by fostering and nurturing relationships, and being an agent for change, across all levels of an organization. In November 2019, Malia brought her expertise to Senske Services, a prominent player in the lawn care & pest control industry, where she has been an integral part of their phenomenal growth, including 19 successful acquisitions.
Ditch the Paper: Get Started and Go Digital with Forms and Workflows
Stacey Ashley
Senior Manager, Public Relations, HyLife
Stacey is a distinguished communications leader with more than 15 years of expertise in public relations, crisis communications, and television journalism. Her deep understanding of the media industry enables her to elevate internal communications through compelling storytelling, effectively connecting employees across operations, diverse locations and even countries.
Next-Level Comms: Amplify the Power of Your Employee Engagement Strategy
Shannon Tarvin
BSA Compliance Director, Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel
Shannon has worked in the ever-changing Casino industry for 17 years, the last 8 being involved with BSA Compliance. Shannon oversees the BSA/Anti-Money Laundering Program at Meskwaki Bingo Casino & Hotel, upholding Federal and Tribal regulations where communication at all levels is key.
Ditch the Paper: Get Started and Go Digital with Forms and Workflows
Will McCarley
Internal Communications Manager, Tyson
Will is a communications professional and scholar from Fayetteville, Arkansas. Will is passionate about inspiring people through captivating storytelling and building lasting interpersonal relationships.
Shawn Marshall
Communication Manager, Resorts World New York City
Shawn Marshall is a Communications & Public Relations expert who has developed and implemented external/internal communication plans for clients across technology, health, sports, and gambling sectors. Shawn currently works with Resorts World New York City where he utilizes Beekeeper to relay key corporate communications to team members across several properties on the East Coast including New York, Miami and the Bahamas.
Finding Common Ground: Building Comms & Culture Across Large, Multi-Property & Distributed Teams
Shelby Reichman
Corporate Communications, Hercules Industries
With a robust background in Corporate Communications, Shelby was brought aboard Hercules Industries specifically to maximize the potential of Beekeeper in connecting with their frontline employee-owners. She’s seen the unique capabilities of Beekeeper enable accessible and impactful content, fostering two-way communication between Hercules leadership and their unique workforce.
Connecting at the Core: Achieve Company Goals by Building Trust Between your Frontline and Leadership
Andy Larrañaga
Corporate Communications, Mortenson
Andy is a Communications professional at Mortenson focused on supporting the Craft workforce. He has rolled out Beekeeper across over 11 operating groups, developing a robust support structure of Beekeeper Champions, tools, and documents to help drive the success and value of the platform for the Mortenson Craft team members.