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Featured Speakers
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Steve BenchKeynote Speaker, Generational Strategist
Steve Bench is a nationally recognized keynote speaker who delivers presentations and training sessions that offer engagement strategies for attracting and retaining Millennial and Gen Z employees, empowering Gen X management, capturing Boomer wisdom and cultivating future leadership by leveraging the strengths of each generation.
Steve founded Generational Consulting in 2017 to help companies and organizations better understand generational differences and has since shared his message with audiences across the country, earning the nickname “The Millennial Guy. |
Tim HinesKeynote Speaker, Marketer, Author
Tim Hines, is a global keynote speaker and business coach who believes that a starter mindset is the key to success in this rapidly changing world. He helps professionals accelerate their growth by guiding them to be more collaborative, innovative and influential. He is a 4-time founder and has been coaching individuals, teams, and audiences around the world on how to elevate their brands and themselves for nearly 20 years. Tim has partnered with companies like Dialpad, Tribune Media, Ticketmaster, and the CIA.
And just to keep things interesting—Tim is also a trained stand-up comedian and a licensed marriage minister. (Yes, he’s performed both on stage and at the altar.) |
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Kristi Lyn DavisKeynote Speaker, Hospitality & Tourism Consultant
Kristi Lyn Davis is an entrepreneur, speaker, consultant, and business owner with more than 20 years of experience in hospitality and customer service. As the owner of Tomahawk Resort on Lake Alice and several other businesses, she knows firsthand that great guest experiences start with great leadership, having an eye for detail, and a team that feels valued.
Kristi not only speaks at conferences and association events but also works directly with businesses to train leaders and staff. Through engaging workshops and hands-on training, she helps teams strengthen soft skills, communication, teamwork, and customer service while creating a culture where employees are proud of where they work, and guests can't wait to come back. |
Bill Jartz'Voice of Lambeau Field'
Bill Jartz is a distinguished Wisconsin broadcaster and a celebrated figure in state media. He is best known for his multi-decade career as the main evening news anchor for WBAY-TV in Green Bay. Since 2005, he has served as the official public address announcer at Lambeau Field, earning the title 'Voice of Lambeau Field' for his role in engaging fans on game days.
Beyond his broadcasting career, Jartz is deeply involved in charitable work, dedicating thousands of hours to emceeing and auctioneering for causes throughout Wisconsin. He is recognized for his booming voice, high energy, and commitment to local community events. |
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Breakout Presenters
Anthony AnzelmoAnthony J. Anzelmo is a partner at Husch Blackwell in Milwaukee, where he focuses his practice on tax controversy, product and professional services liability, and insurance disputes. Anthony works closely with manufacturers, service organizations, healthcare providers, and construction companies, providing strategic counsel on tort liability, tax assessments, commercial contracts, and risk management.
He is a frequent lecturer on liability insurance, contractual risk management, and tax exemptions. Anthony is an active member of the Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association and serves on the board of directors for the Greater Milwaukee Hotel & Lodging Association. |
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Sarah Ornst Bloomquist
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Sarah Ornst Bloomquist is a nationally recognized maternal mental health advocate, speaker, and systems leader dedicated to improving outcomes for families affected by perinatal mental health conditions. As Co-Founder and Executive Director of Moms Mental Health Initiative, she has helped shape Wisconsin's perinatal mental health landscape through statewide education, cross-sector collaboration, resource development, and peer support.
A Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) and Perinatal Mental Health Certified (PMH-C) professional, Sarah partners with healthcare systems, public health agencies, community organizations, and employers to strengthen awareness, improve screening and referral pathways, and expand access to care through an integrated knowledge approach that values research, clinical expertise, and the lived experiences of families. Affectionately known as the "Fairy Godmother of perinatal mental health," Sarah is recognized for building meaningful connections, inspiring action, and advancing a maternal healthcare system where mental health is treated as an essential part of perinatal care and every family is met with dignity, compassion, and hope. |
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Edgar Ceniceros-Herrada
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Edgar Ceniceros-Herrada is an attorney at Husch Blackwell in Milwaukee, specializing in business immigration law. Edgar advises employers across a range of industries on hiring and retaining foreign talent, with experience in non-immigrant and immigrant petitions and employment-based permanent residence. He regularly assists clients with regulatory compliance, including conducting internal audits, Form I-9 due diligence in mergers and acquisitions, and E-Verify participation. Additionally, he frequently represents employers in the H-2B visa process and assists with J-1 visa compliance.
Edgar represents clients before various government agencies, including the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the U.S. Department of Labor. He is recognized for staying informed about evolving immigration laws and providing clear, up-to-date guidance to employers. |
Foster LeissFoster Leiss is a seasoned Solution Consultant for Travel Intelligence at Amadeus, partnering with hospitality leaders to turn complex data into actionable insights that drive smarter commercial and revenue decisions. With a background in hotel sales leadership and customer success, he brings a pragmatic, operator-first perspective to forward-looking travel and market intelligence. Foster regularly works with hoteliers to connect data, strategy, and real-world outcomes in today’s increasingly dynamic lodging landscape.
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Stephen LundAs Director of Commercial Strategy, Mr. Lund leads the development and execution of revenue-driven initiatives across the S&L Hospitality portfolio. He oversees the integration of brand strategy, marketing, sales support, digital performance, and commercial partnerships, ensuring each property is positioned for long-term growth and market success. He also directs the company's influencer marketing program, identifying strategic partnerships, coordinating on-property experiences, and developing campaigns that generate measurable brand awareness, guest engagement, and revenue following each visit. By collaborating closely with Operations, Revenue Management, Human Resources, and ownership groups, he develops data-informed strategies that strengthen market presence, drive profitability, and enhance the guest experience. His expertise in branding, digital marketing, business development, and organizational strategy enables teams to identify new opportunities, build meaningful partnerships, and achieve measurable results across the portfolio.
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Ted MelbyTed Melby is a leadership development speaker, instructor/trainer, and business leader who brings a unique blend of academic and hands-on leadership experience to every presentation. As Workforce & Professional Development Corporate Trainer for Mid-State Technical College, Ted develops and delivers learning experiences designed to strengthen leaders, improve team performance, and support productive workplace cultures.
Before joining Mid-State full-time in 2024, Ted accumulated more than 20 years of leadership experience in manufacturing and business environments, serving in executive and director level positions leading operations, engineering, maintenance, and procurement. Audiences appreciate Ted’s authentic storytelling, practical leadership frameworks, and energetic delivery that turns leadership concepts into actionable strategies leaders can implement immediately. |
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