Speakers & Panels
We have an exciting line-up of speakers and panelists for you this time - keynotes by Gene Marks, Jason Varelli and Matthew Saunders, along with a panel from the Emerging Leaders Council, and a packed schedule full of insightful sessions. View Agenda
Gene Marks
A past columnist for both The New York Times and The Washington Post, Gene now writes regularly for the Hill, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Forbes, Entrepreneur, The Washington Times, and The Guardian. Gene is a best-selling author and has written 5 books on business management, specifically geared towards small and medium sized companies. His most recent is Want More Cash? 100+ Ideas And Strategies For Increasing Your Company's Cash Flow This Year.
Nationally, Gene appears regularly on Fox Business, MSNBC, as well as CBS Eye on the World with John Batchelor and SiriusXM's Wharton Business Channel where he talks about the financial, economic and technology issues that affect business leaders today.
Through his keynotes and breakout sessions, Gene helps business owners, executives and managers understand the political, economic and technological trends that will affect their companies and - most importantly - the actions they can take to continue to grow and profit.
Gene owns and operates the Marks Group PC, a highly successful ten-person firm that provides technology and consulting services to small and medium sized businesses.
Prior to starting the Marks Group PC Gene, a Certified Public Accountant, spent nine years in the entrepreneurial services arm of the international consulting firm KPMG in Philadelphia where he was a Senior Manager.
Jason Varelli
Jason Varelli brings over 25 years of experience in the woodworking industry, specializing in production, manufacturing, and engineering. He joined Biesse America in 2006, advancing through roles such as Brand Sales Manager for edge branding and automation, to his current position as Vice President of Systems for Biesse in the U.S. and Canada. Prior to Biesse, Jason was National Sales Manager for Temple-Inland and graduated from Virginia Tech of a wood science Degree.
Matthew Saunders
Matt leads John Burns Research and Consulting's building products research practice, which includes overseeing research reports, the macro building products, thesis and forecasts for both repair and remodeling and new construction. Prior to joining JBREC, Matt worked as the Senior Manager Economic and Market Analytics for Fortune Brands Home and Security. There he led econometric forecasting and research which drove the market outlook process. Matt has a BA (Honors) in Economics and a MA in Economics and Finance from the University of Alberta. He is a CFA charter holder, a Certified Business Economist (CBE) and has a graduate certificate (with distinction) from the Harvard Business Analytics Program. Matt began his career as a central bank economist.
Panel Discussion - "Different Markets - Different Answers"
Hosted by the Emerging Leaders Council
Moderator: TBD
Speakers:
David Mullis, President & CEO, Leedo
JW Coady, CEO, Nations Cabinetry
Kent Martin, CEO, Signature Custom Cabinetry
