Yoyi Marsaglia | CEO & Founder | World Class Solutions
Yoyi Marsaglia is the CEO and founder of World Class Solutions in Miami, Florida strategically located only a few minutes from the Miami International Airport and the Miami Port. This organization cares passionately for people and economies everywhere. Delivering reliable integrated logistics solutions powered by technology, expertise and entrepreneurial spirit. Connecting the world every day, sustainably.
Stephanie F. Donner | CEO & Chief Legal Officer | Inspire Clean Energy
The C-suite is beginning to take on a new look. Historically, women as CEOs were unheard of. However, while still not the majority, it is no longer an anomaly. According to a March 2023 Challenger, Gray & Christmas report, 32 percent of new CEOs were women in the first three months of 2023, an all-time high.
Kathleen Bodenlos | CEO | Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum
Uniquely qualified, Kathleen Bodenlos has worked her way up to the executive level in both large corporations and world-renown museums, borrowing best practices from both. Her experience has afforded her a sound business acumen coupled with a very creative mind that can envision and implement new exhibits, programs, and partnerships. Entrepreneurial in spirit and willing to take educated risks, she has steered her museum from a precarious economic position due to the pandemic, reinvigorated it financially, and created new exhibits and programs to enhance the visitor experience. By identifying the strengths of her talented board members and staff, she has worked alongside her team to tackle and improve the organization’s key elements, ensuring future sustainability.
Jonathan Littrell | Managing Partner, CEO | Raines Feldman
As one of the youngest managing partners of a mid to large size law firm in California, Jonathan Littrell (38), Managing Partner and CEO of Raines Feldman brings a modern, innovative vision to the firm’s mission of reinventing the practice of law. Unlike many law firms that traditionally promote unhealthy competition and unnecessary hierarchy between attorneys, Raines Feldman focuses onteam performance and collaboration to achieve effective results for the firm’s clients. Jonathan believes that building a culture of self-actualization and contribution where each team member is valued and encouraged to achieve her or his highest and best potential, the firm provides a platform for exceptional client service.
Joe Fisher | President & CEO| Hallmark University
Joe Fisher has spent the past 29 years passionately committed to the development of excellence in higher education. That passion has focused on innovation in education delivery and creating methods for producing excellence and character in the future workforce. Joe has worked closely with all segments of accreditation at both the Regional and National levels and has been a frequent speaker on the subject of accreditation at the State and Federal levels.
Jana Erny | President & CEO| Park Community Credit Union
Jana Erny, the President and CEO of Park Community Credit Union, has had a remarkable journey in the financial industry, marked by her dedication, passion, and innovative approach to leadership. Her story began at the age of 19 when she started working as a part-time teller. It was during this early phase of her career that she discovered a deep connection with the financial industry. She was drawn to the opportunity to help people navigate their financial journeys and found immense satisfaction in this role. As she gained more experience, her passion for lending and operations grew, forming the foundation of her career. Through her work, she has been able to support individuals and communities in meaningful ways.
Chris Hunter | CEO | CRS Temporary Housing
Chris Hunter was recruited to be the CEO of CRS Temporary Housing in 2016. He accepted the challenge to achieve strategic growth for the company by leveraging Its expertise in locating temporary housing solutions for displaced policyholders as a result of loss. CRS’ growth in the past few years has been achieved under Chris’ leadership with an influx of capital, and through organic growth and acquisition. Chris is an inspiration to employees, building a positive culture of communication and accountability. He solicited the employees’ input when crafting the mission, vision, and values for the organization, which are earnestly embraced by employees.
Benjamin McKay | CEO | The Surplus Line Association of California
“Learn what you need to learn before you need to know it, because you will get asked…once. It is a prerequisite of representing any industry that you and your team understand that industry at a deep and comprehensive level. You can fake it but not for long. ”
Andrew Wallace | President & CEO | Communications Professionals, Inc.
A true leader does more than manage others. They enable the individuals on their team to reach their highest potential. Andrew Wallace shows others the true meaning of success with inspiration and motivation by being a true leader. He is the pioneering representation of how leaders should work with their teams to achieve goals. The President & CEO of Communications Professionals, Inc., Andrew, makes an effort to help develop their team’s skills so they can reach their full potential. He leads by example and establishes strong, trusting relationships to ensure success within the team and the organization.
