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Monday, January 6

Opening Reception/Check-In

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Georgian Hall, Georgian Foyer

Session 1

2:00 pm - 3:40 pm

Georgian Hall, Savannah Ballroom
Assigned Seating

Connection Break

3:40 pm - 4:00 pm

Session 2

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Georgian Hall, Savannah Ballroom
Assigned Seating

Break

5:30 pm - 6:15 pm

Dinner

6:15 pm - 7:45 pm

Georgian Hall, Savannah Ballroom
Assigned Seating

Reception/Fire Pit Conversations

7:45 pm - 9:30 pm

Beer Garden + Fire Pits

Tuesday, January 7

Breakfast/Team Breakouts

8:30 am - 10:30 am

Assigned Cottages
Assigned Seating

Team Time Wrap-Up

10:45 am - 11:45 am

Georgian Hall, Savannah Ballroom
Assigned Seating

Lunch

11:45 am - 12:45 pm

Georgian Hall, Savannah Ballroom
Assigned Seating

Session 3

12:45 pm - 2:45 pm

Georgian Hall, Savannah Ballroom
Assigned Seating

Break

2:45 pm - 3:15 pm

Session 4

3:15 pm - 4:30 pm

Georgian Hall, Savannah Ballroom
Assigned Seating

Dinner

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Georgian Hall, Savannah Ballroom
Assigned Seating

Late Night Reception

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Georgian Hall, Savannah Ballroom

Wednesday, January 8

Breakfast

7:30 am - 8:30 am

Georgian Hall, Savannah Ballroom

Session 5

8:30 am - 11:00 am

Georgian Hall, Savannah Ballroom
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Boxed To Go Lunch

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Boxed To Go Lunch

Box • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Break

2:45 pm - 3:15 pm

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Break

5:30 pm - 6:15 pm

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Breakfast

Georgian Hall, Savannah Ballroom • 7:30 am - 8:30 am

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Breakfast/Team Breakouts

Assigned Cottages • 8:30 am - 10:30 am
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Connection Break

3:40 pm - 4:00 pm

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Departure

Main Lobby & Star Foyer • 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm

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Dinner

Georgian Hall, Savannah Ballroom • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Dinner

Georgian Hall, Savannah Ballroom • 6:15 pm - 7:45 pm
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Late Night Reception

Georgian Hall, Savannah Ballroom • 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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Lunch

Georgian Hall, Savannah Ballroom • 11:45 am - 12:45 pm
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Opening Reception/Check-In

Georgian Hall, Georgian Foyer • 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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Reception/Fire Pit Conversations

Beer Garden + Fire Pits • 7:45 pm - 9:30 pm

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Session 1

Georgian Hall, Savannah Ballroom • 2:00 pm - 3:40 pm
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Session 2

Georgian Hall, Savannah Ballroom • 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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Session 3

Georgian Hall, Savannah Ballroom • 12:45 pm - 2:45 pm
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Session 4

Georgian Hall, Savannah Ballroom • 3:15 pm - 4:30 pm
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Session 5

Georgian Hall, Savannah Ballroom • 8:30 am - 11:00 am
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Team Time Wrap-Up

Georgian Hall, Savannah Ballroom • 10:45 am - 11:45 am
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Keynote Speakers

Brené Brown

As a research professor at the University of Houston and a visiting professor in management at the University of Texas at Austin, Dr. Brené Brown has spent the past two decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy. She is the author of six #1 New York Times bestsellers and her TED talk on the Power of Vulnerability is one of the top five most-viewed TED talks in the world, with over 60 million views. Brené spends most of her time working in organizations around the world, helping develop braver leaders and more courageous cultures.

Gary Brantley

As SVP and CIO of the National Football League (NFL), Gary Brantley ensures the NFL is the greatest competitive sports league in the world. He moves the game forward by innovating from the field to the back of the house. In two short years, Gary has streamlined NFL operations, created the first-ever NFL Innovation Hub, established an AI council, and introduced the concept of “Football as a Service.”

Elizabeth Bryant

Elizabeth Bryant’s people-first leadership style consistently puts Southwest Airlines on Fortune’s list of the World’s Most Admired Companies. The legendary hospitality and world-famous culture where People Come First drives business success and reflects Elizabeth’s commitment to fostering a positive employee culture.

Dr. David Cook

Dr. David Cook, a peak performance coach specializing in Sport and Performance Psychology, served as the Mental Training Coach for the San Antonio Spurs from 1996–2004, contributing to two World Championships. He has coached peak performers in sports (PGA, NBA, NFL, MLB, Olympics) and business (Exxon Mobil, Sprint, USAA, Merill).

Steven Williams

Steven oversees PepsiCo’s $21 billion snack and convenient foods business in North America, managing over 65,000 associates and 500 locations in the U.S. and Canada.

Scott Cooke

On average, a Toyota Corolla is sold every 27 seconds globally, and Toyota Financial Services (TFS) is behind the financing. Toyota Financial Services has been the largest auto lender in the nation for the past seven years. Scott Cooke, president and CEO of TFS, oversees the company’s operational and financial activities.

Admrl. Mike Rogers

Four-star admiral Mike Rogers led the largest intelligence organization in the free world and created the senior-most war-fighting organizations within the DoD as Commander, U.S. Cyber Command and Director, National Security Agency. Currently, he sits on the Board of Directors for multiple companies in the private sector.

Peter High

Peter High, a columnist on Forbes.com, writes on topics at the intersection between IT and business. His insights are derived from best practices of leading companies transforming people, processes, technologies, ecosystems, and strategies for the digital era.

Anne Chow

Anne Chow was the first woman CEO in AT&T’s history and has been blazing trails for herself and others for over thirty years. As a former CEO, Anne is passionate about engaging with IT leaders to share her unique insight on the power of connection and culture with a future-forward lens.

Maj. Gen. Jeff Schloesser

Jeff Schloesser, a retired Major General with a distinguished 34-year military career, served as the Deputy Director of the National Counter Terrorism Center. Now, as Bell's EVP of Strategic Pursuits, he leads a team of teams pioneering the future of flight, most notably the HSVTOL—a game-changing blend of helicopter hover capability and jet-like speed.

Charlie Feld

As founder and CEO of The Feld Group, based in Dallas, Texas, Charlie Feld built a team of IT executives, enabling dramatic results in Fortune 500 companies through the transformation of their own IT organizations. Currently, he is working with Fortune 50 companies, developing the next generation of Business and IT Leaders.

David Salyers

As VP of Marketing at Chick-fil-A, David Salyer was responsible for the now famous Cow Campaign, “Eat Mor Chikin.” David has authored “Remarkable!” and helps organizations gain an advantage by focusing on their unique differentiators.

Chuck Morgan

One of the most recognizable public address voices in the game, Chuck Morgan, is in his 46th year in professional baseball. As the Texas Rangers’ public address announcer, he has announced the starting lineups for 3,244 consecutive Major League Baseball games and is credited with creating the Texas Rangers Baseball Hall of Fame.

John O’Leary

John O’Leary, as a curious nine-year-old boy, created a massive explosion in his home, playing with fire and gasoline. He was burned on 100% of his body, and doctors gave him a 1% chance of surviving—yet he did. After enduring months in a hospital bed and years of physical therapy, John woke up to what really matters.

Tom Nealon

Tom Nealon, spending almost five years as President of Southwest Airlines, believes that leadership is working with others to create a compelling vision and then nurturing the environment to bring it to life.

Brené Brown

As a research professor at the University of Houston and a visiting professor in management at the University of Texas at Austin, Dr. Brené Brown has spent the past two decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy. She is the author of six #1 New York Times bestsellers and her TED talk on the Power of Vulnerability is one of the top five most-viewed TED talks in the world, with over 60 million views. Brené spends most of her time working in organizations around the world, helping develop braver leaders and more courageous cultures.

Gary Brantley

As SVP and CIO of the National Football League (NFL), Gary Brantley ensures the NFL is the greatest competitive sports league in the world. He moves the game forward by innovating from the field to the back of the house. In two short years, Gary has streamlined NFL operations, created the first-ever NFL Innovation Hub, established an AI council, and introduced the concept of “Football as a Service.”

Elizabeth Bryant

Elizabeth Bryant’s people-first leadership style consistently puts Southwest Airlines on Fortune’s list of the World’s Most Admired Companies. The legendary hospitality and world-famous culture where People Come First drives business success and reflects Elizabeth’s commitment to fostering a positive employee culture.

Dr. David Cook

Dr. David Cook, a peak performance coach specializing in Sport and Performance Psychology, served as the Mental Training Coach for the San Antonio Spurs from 1996–2004, contributing to two World Championships. He has coached peak performers in sports (PGA, NBA, NFL, MLB, Olympics) and business (Exxon Mobil, Sprint, USAA, Merill).

Steven Williams

Steven oversees PepsiCo’s $21 billion snack and convenient foods business in North America, managing over 65,000 associates and 500 locations in the U.S. and Canada.

Scott Cooke

On average, a Toyota Corolla is sold every 27 seconds globally, and Toyota Financial Services (TFS) is behind the financing. Toyota Financial Services has been the largest auto lender in the nation for the past seven years. Scott Cooke, president and CEO of TFS, oversees the company’s operational and financial activities.

Admrl. Mike Rogers

Four-star admiral Mike Rogers led the largest intelligence organization in the free world and created the senior-most war-fighting organizations within the DoD as Commander, U.S. Cyber Command and Director, National Security Agency. Currently, he sits on the Board of Directors for multiple companies in the private sector.

Peter High

Peter High, a columnist on Forbes.com, writes on topics at the intersection between IT and business. His insights are derived from best practices of leading companies transforming people, processes, technologies, ecosystems, and strategies for the digital era.

Anne Chow

Anne Chow was the first woman CEO in AT&T’s history and has been blazing trails for herself and others for over thirty years. As a former CEO, Anne is passionate about engaging with IT leaders to share her unique insight on the power of connection and culture with a future-forward lens.

Maj. Gen. Jeff Schloesser

Jeff Schloesser, a retired Major General with a distinguished 34-year military career, served as the Deputy Director of the National Counter Terrorism Center. Now, as Bell's EVP of Strategic Pursuits, he leads a team of teams pioneering the future of flight, most notably the HSVTOL—a game-changing blend of helicopter hover capability and jet-like speed.

Charlie Feld

As founder and CEO of The Feld Group, based in Dallas, Texas, Charlie Feld built a team of IT executives, enabling dramatic results in Fortune 500 companies through the transformation of their own IT organizations. Currently, he is working with Fortune 50 companies, developing the next generation of Business and IT Leaders.

David Salyers

As VP of Marketing at Chick-fil-A, David Salyer was responsible for the now famous Cow Campaign, “Eat Mor Chikin.” David has authored “Remarkable!” and helps organizations gain an advantage by focusing on their unique differentiators.

Chuck Morgan

One of the most recognizable public address voices in the game, Chuck Morgan, is in his 46th year in professional baseball. As the Texas Rangers’ public address announcer, he has announced the starting lineups for 3,244 consecutive Major League Baseball games and is credited with creating the Texas Rangers Baseball Hall of Fame.

John O’Leary

John O’Leary, as a curious nine-year-old boy, created a massive explosion in his home, playing with fire and gasoline. He was burned on 100% of his body, and doctors gave him a 1% chance of surviving—yet he did. After enduring months in a hospital bed and years of physical therapy, John woke up to what really matters.

Tom Nealon

Tom Nealon, spending almost five years as President of Southwest Airlines, believes that leadership is working with others to create a compelling vision and then nurturing the environment to bring it to life.

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National ORBIE Awards

Attendees

Nicole Abate

Marketing Coordinator

Amy Abbott

Executive Director

Laura Albini

VP, Marketing

Austin Allison

Underwriter Experience Manager

Whitney Ashworth

Awards Program Manager

Lexi Baltes

Director, Events Marketing

Frank Bell

Founder

Christy Blalock

Digital Marketing Specialist

Dan Blazo

Sr. Salesforce Administrator

Tom Boisclair

Regional Executive Director

Mackenzie Brown

Executive Director

Matthew Browne

Executive Director

Tressa Brownlee

Awards Events Coordinator

Jessica Buchanan

Member Services Coordinator

Anna Burdett

Executive Director

Jarred Cain

Full Stack Developer

Manda Carpenter

Executive Director

Eric Carpenter

Director of Sponsor Development - Converge

Rachel Carpenter

Awards Director

Brooke Caesar

Member Services Coordinator

Jessica Ebert

Event Coordinator

Erin Coale

Member Services Coordinator

Karly Conley

Event Coordinator

Monique Cook

Executive Director

Todd Coons

Strategic Initiatives Executive

Amy Cosgrove-Klein

Regional Executive Director

Madison Daugherty

Awards Director

Bonnie Deininger

VP, Events

Vince DeSilva

National Director of Sales

Morgan Dixon

Sponsor Experience

Emily Duggan

Sponsor Experience Coordinator

Hope Dunn

Director, Sponsor Development

Kelly Dye

Awards Program Manager

Amy Eiler

Executive Director

Jaimie Eissler

National Director of Strategic Partnerships

Lacey Elmange

Executive Director

Cassidy Erickson

Member Events Coordinator

Lindsey Estep

Director, Membership Growth

Alyson Farmery

Executive Director

Bryan Farrar

Director of Sponsor Engagement

Kincey Floyd

Accounting Manager

Daly Foster

Director of Sponsor Development

Jonathan Frye

President

Meaghan Gaido

ORBIE Leadership Reception Program Manager

Justin Garcia

VP, Technology

Garner Gay

Sponsor Experience Coordinator

Lourdes Gipson

Executive Director

Tyler Greene

VP, Finance

Heather Groover

Awards Director

Jeff Guetzloe

Sponsor Experience Coordinator

Alexis Gurkin

Executive Director

Austin Hagan

Membership Development Specialist

Megan Handy

Awards Director

Brylie Handy

Awards Events Coordinator

Kathy Harris

Executive Director

Sarah Harth

HR Manager

Gabbi Hartzell

Member Services Coordinator

Reed Hatley

Director, Sponsor Development

Kristin Hayes

Accounts Receivable Analyst

Rhonda Hinrichs

VP of Membership

Madison Hoadley

Events Coordinator

Georgie Houser

Awards Director

Jade Howard

Event Coordinator

Natalie Huber

Director, Sponsor Development

Brian Hutcherson

Sr. Director of Sponsor Development

Bradley Hutson

Executive Vice President

Savannah Kimberlin

Data Analyst

Christina Kopp

Gracie Lanham

Marketing Coordinator

Lisa LaRoque

Vice President

Sydney Lawrence

Awards Events Coordinator

Aleta Levasque

Elizabeth Lincoln

Insider Events Program Manager

Avery Little

IT Systems Analyst

Nicole Logan

Director of Development, ILA

Jessica Longino

Underwriter Experience Manager

Hope Graham

Director, Business Systems

Catherine Lorence

Executive Director

Sydney Malonson

Finalist Events Coordinator

Sara Carroll Marwitz

Events Coordinator

Gabby Maune

Underwriter Experience Manager

John McCullough

Executive Director

Downing McDade

ORBIE Awards Program Manager

Shannon Meeks

Executive Director

Tara Meincke

Associate Salesforce Administrator

Erin Miller

Corporate Travel & Financial Operations Specialist

Elise Miller

Awards Director

Dogger Miller

Event Media Producer

Bethany Monahan

Director of Underwriter Development

Rachel Montemayor

Executive Director

Mikayla Napier

Awards Events Manager

Annie Neely

Marketing Coordinator

Harper Nevel

Awards Director

Christa Ogilvy

Executive Director

Grace Phipps

National Events Project Manager

Charissa Pipe

Awards Director

Anna Platt

Awards Director

Bailey Pousson

Sponsor Development

Kayla Privett

Executive Director

Madalene Ramsey

Member Services

Vince Randazzo

Director, Sponsor Development

Aria Randolph

Ross Reason

Sales Inern

Myles Robinson

Director, Membership Development

Eduardo Rojas-Zuniga

IT Support Specialist

Shelby Romine

Executive Director

Steve Roux

President

Nerissa Sardi

VP, CMO Membership

Lillie Sentell

Awards Events Coordinator

Sean Specie

Director of Development, ILA

Joye Swanson

Senior Awards Director

Dani Taussig

Creative Strategy Director

Katie Thomson

Executive Director

Taylor Thomson

Awards Director

Kendall Toole

Director of Development, Leadership Academy

Chris Turner

Manager of Sponsor Development

Chase VanGorder

VP, Membership Development

Jared Walters

Design Technologist

Blair Whitcomb

Awards Director

Camryn Williams

Program Experience Coordinator

Alysia Williamson

Event Coordinator

Sarah Winterscheidt

Director, Sponsor Development

Jen Wise

Regional Executive Director

Tyler Yaken

Director, Growth & Development

Cecilia Zanone

Sponsor Experience Coordinator

Madison Zizmer

Content Manager

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