Conference Agenda

May 10, 2024 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

7:30 - 8:30 am

Registration & Continental Breakfast

8:30 - 8:40 am

Welcome!
Joe Marlotti, Comedian and Master of Ceremonies

8:40 - 9:00 am

Opening Remarks
Phil Brandt, President & CEO, AAIM Employers’ Association

9:00 - 10:00 am

Opening Keynote Speaker

Mark Steele, President and CEO, Craftsmen Industries

10:00 - 10:20 am

Networking Break

10:20 - 11:20 am

Morning Breakout Sessions

The Journey of a Lifetime – 12 Lessons in Leadership

Ann Marr, Former Executive Vice President, Global Human Resources, World Wide Technology

Preserving Culture, Quality, and Reputation During Periods of High Growth

Chris Hoffmann, CEO, Deutschmann Lane Holdings

Improvisational Leadership: How to Pivot and Thrive in Any Situation

Steve Hughes, Principal, Hit Your Stride; Author; Award-winning Speaker

Adding Simple Communications to a Leader’s Toolbox: The Why

Scott Parres, Senior Training Consultant, AAIM

2024 Retention Strategy Checklist

Tanya Zion, JD, Business Advisor & Executive Coach, Business Manager, Engagement Services, AAIM

11:20 - 11:40 am

Networking Break

11:40 am -12:20 pm

Lunch

12:20 - 12:30 pm

Joe Marlotti, Comedian and Master of Ceremonies

12:30 - 1:30 pm

Lunch Keynote Speaker

Craig Berube, former Head Coach, St. Louis Blues;
2019 Stanley Cup Champion; NHL Analyst, TNT

1:30 - 1:50 pm

Networking Break

1:50 - 2:50 pm

Afternoon Breakout Sessions

Plotting Success: Strategic Team Mapping for Leaders

Chuck Simikian, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Senior Consultant, Alliance HR Partners; Author; Podcaster; Senior HR Consultant, AAIM

7 Key Compensation Issues Impacting Employers in 2024

Michael Maciekowich, National Director, Astron Solutions; Senior Compensation Consultant, AAIM

Understanding the Genius of Your Team

Heath Luehmann, Leadership Coach; Senior Training Consultant, AAIM

Leadershift: How to Adapt in an Ever-Changing World!

Shana Allen, CEO, SM Coaching

Unlocking Love for Monday Morning: Developing Leaders to Create Cultures of Engagement and Fulfillment

Tracey Wik, Business Advisor & Executive Coach, Tracey Wik & Associates; Senior Training Consultant, AAIM

2:50 - 3:10 pm

Networking Break

3:10 - 4:10 pm

Closing Keynote Speaker

Rich Gund
Chief Operating Officer, The Gund Company

4:10 - 5:00 pm

Hospitality Time

5:00 pm

Event Concludes