Arthur is the VP of Learning and Development Lead for the Expert Engineer Program at JPMorgan Chase & Co. He is a seasoned leader in the L&D space with a proven track record of building and implementing impactful learning programs. Throughout his career, he has excelled in leading teams, crafting global L&D initiatives, and providing executive coaching and leadership development. His expertise spans instructional design, content creation, training delivery, and product ownership. He is particularly skilled in designing engaging, blended curricula (both digital and instructor-led) that significantly enhance job capabilities, drive revenue, and improve employee retention.

Arthur’s passion lies in creating engaging solutions that cater to today’s diverse learners. He excels at designing enablement solutions (instructor-led, digital on-demand, self-service, etc.) that are relevant, measurable, and yield results. He leverages gap analysis using learning and performance metrics to identify development needs and translate them into interactive learning programs that foster engagement and positive change.

Arthur thrives on fostering strong, collaborative relationships, shaping organizational strategies, and serving as a trusted advisor to address the learning, development, and leadership needs of executives. He brings a results-oriented mindset, consistently evaluating impact and outcomes to ensure alignment with overall organizational goals.

Jim D’Amico is the Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Caliber Collision, one of the nation’s largest auto collision repair providers, and is a former Board Member and Past Board President of The Association of Talent Acquisition Professionals. 

Jim is known for his focus on unique and successful approaches to Talent Acquisition. For years, he has set the tone in the industry and is lauded for his novel approaches to evolving Talent Acquisition, as illustrated by engaging a Hollywood Screen Writer to help his team develop into better story tellers, and creating the Differentiated Recruiting Model to improve efficiency, effectiveness and results to the business. 

Jim specializes in building Best in Class Talent Acquisition functions for large global organizations and was recognized by ERE in 2015 for his work at Spectrum Health in building the Best Large Talent Acquisition Organization, a feat he accomplished in less than a year. He and his teams are 6 time recipients of CANDE Candidate Experience awards.

Jim was recognized by Glassdoor as one of the Top 20 Branded HR professionals, as well as by ICIMS three times as a TA Innovator and has been featured in a series of articles highlighting Exceptional TA Leaders by Dr. John Sullivan. He has been quoted in numerous publications, including the Wall Street Journal and the Talent Fix Volumes I and II. He is a frequent global speaker and author and is very active in the TA community as a mentor.

Mike Sample is a distinguished Talent and Learning futurist with over 15 years of experience  in strategizing, facilitating, and implementing people-focused programs. As the current Head  of Global Strategic Products for Talent/L&D at JLL, Mike leads a team driving talent and  learning strategies across 100,000+ employees worldwide. His expertise spans leadership  development, inclusion, sustainability, AI & innovation, and career advancement. Most  notably, in 2024, Mike has driven the new AI learning journey for JLL which encompasses the  education and activation of JLL’s internal LLM, JLL GPT, reaching 30,000 employees in just 12  months.  

Throughout his career, Mike has demonstrated exceptional skills in global business  partnerships, needs analysis, and strategic consulting. At JLL, he has spearheaded the  learning initiatives for the tech arm of the organization, partnering with thought leaders in  technology to educate and study impact for strategic products. His 15 years facilitating  cutting-edge leadership development programs across all career levels, including executive  leadership, has been instrumental in increasing leadership effectiveness and fostering a  performance culture at a variety of industry leading companies.

A lifelong learner and curious explorer, Mike is recognized for his innovative approaches to  driving business impact and finding opportunities to learn from others. His experience  includes transforming business teams through agile partnerships, influencing change agility,  and enhancing organizational culture. With a strong background in data analytics and a  strategic mindset, Mike continues to provide global perspectives and thought leadership for  strategic planning across all development programs, positioning him as a sought-after expert  in the field of talent and leadership development. Mike has recently been certified through Stanford University, UVA Darden School of Business, MIT Sloan, and UC Berkeley through  their executive education programs for ongoing business learning.

Cyntosha is the Vice President, Human Resources, at Flowserve Corp., a global leader in manufacturing and services for comprehensive flow-control systems, supporting applications including energy, water, food production, and other critical infrastructures. The company has 16,000 employees and operates in more than 50 countries.

Cyntosha has over 15 years of broad HR experience at publicly traded, global companies withing the manufacturing sector. As VP of HR at Flowserve, she partners with C-suite leaders to align & develop HR strategies to drive business success. Her career began in a steel mill in Cleveland, where she gained a deep appreciation for the contributions of frontline employees—a perspective that continues to shape her people-centered leadership style. With experience leading global teams, including a tenure as HR Director for EMEA while living in Spain, Cyntosha brings a unique blend of cultural insight and operational expertise to her roles. She is dedicated to fostering inclusive, high-performing teams and creating environments where employees can thrive. A proud Ohio State alumna, Cyntosha now resides in Texas with her husband and three sporty children. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, traveling, and attending her kids’ soccer games.

Kymberly Kuebler is VP of Talent for Aimbridge Hospitality, the global leader in hotel and resort management.  With more than 20 years’ experience in talent management, Ms. Kuebler’s responsibilities include attracting, retaining, and developing associates to support the company’s more than 1500 locations and the corporate team that supports those hotels.  Before joining Aimbridge, Ms. Kuebler has worked for iconic brands like 7 Eleven and FedEx, as well as an independent consultant with Fortune 500 clients.  She holds an MS in HR and a BA in Psychology.

Rebecca is a Global Human Resources leader at Genpact, where she has spent 10 years supporting multiple clients on a global scale. She received her MBA in Human Resource Management and continued her education to obtain multiple certifications, including Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and Society for Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).

Rebecca enjoys developing and designing HR policies and procedures focused on employees and business growth. Her extensive international and local expertise includes talent acquisitions, employee relations, employee engagement, policy development, performance management, employee benefits, wellness programs, and strategic HR planning. Rebecca serves as a key member of the Genpact leadership team, developing sustainable workplace capabilities and a motivated culture that encourages productivity and delivers desired outcomes. She finds her passion in successfully partnering with leaders to drive business results in a fast-paced, ever-changing world.

Outside of work she loves to be with her family, friends, and nature, ensuring to get her daily 10,000 steps in. 

As the results-driven Global Head of HR for Bloomberg News, I have a proven track record of building strong, inclusive teams and driving business success through strategic talent management. I thrive at developing and empowering teams and aligning HR initiatives with organizational goals to maximize performance and business impact. I am adept at building strong relationships, engaging as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, and providing strategic counsel while mitigating risk.

Anitha is the Head of HR at Tech Mahindra.

Je’Mone currently resides in Dallas, Texas as the VP of Human Resources and Diversity for Agiliti HealthCare. He possesses over twenty-five years of business experience, twenty years of executive level HR experience and ten years of leading diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategies and initiatives. He is adept at shaping culture to reflect company values, driving and enabling business outcomes, and aligning HR strategy resulting in increased profitability. He has a proven track record leading HR functions and processes in fortune 500 firms spanning multiple industries.

He holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He also holds a Master’s Degree from Chapman University. He holds certifications from Dale Carnegie Institute and Toastmaster International. Je’Mone previously served on the Advisory Board for Students in Free Enterprises. He is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and Pop Warner Little Scholars.

Melanie Stave is the North American Practice Leader for Career Development & Mobility solutions at LHH. LHH is a part of the Adecco Group, the world’s leading talent advisory and solutions company, headquartered in Zurich Switzerland.

At LHH, we exist to help people, teams, and organizations find and prepare for what’s next. Our end-to-end HR solutions future-proof organizations and careers all over the world. Through Advisory, Career Transition & Mobility, Insights, Leadership Development and Recruitment Solutions, we enable transformation.  We make a difference to everyone we work with, and we do it with local expertise, backed by global infrastructure and industry-leading technology. LHH’s over 8,000 colleagues and coaches span 66 countries worldwide, working with more than 15,000 organizations, most of the Fortune Global 500, and over 500,000 candidates each year. Together we address needs across the entire talent journey, helping organizations build their capabilities and individuals build brighter futures.

Prior to joining LHH in 2018, Melanie was in the Banking and Financial Institutions sector for over 22 years. Initially with Citi, she spent the first half of her career in the Corporate and Investment Bank holding roles in both Sales and Relationship Management and then moved into Human Resources as the Global Head of Learning & Development for the Risk Management organization. After leaving Citi, Melanie continued to hold similar roles at GE Capital Corporation and Credit Suisse. Melanie holds an MBA in Banking & Finance from Hofstra University.

Matt Poepsel is the author of Expand the Circle: Enlightened Leadership for Our New World of Work and host of the Lead the People podcast. He serves as VP, Enterprise Solutions at The Predictive Index. He holds a PhD in Psychology, an MBA, and a Harvard Business School Certificate of Management Excellence. Matt has more than 20 years of leadership experience as a software executive and consultant. He’s also a US Marine, an Ironman triathlon finisher, and a student of Buddhist philosophy.

Hari Date is an expert in workplace recognition, employee engagement, and performance management. At Workhuman, Hari shapes strategies that foster positive workplace cultures, drive employee motivation, and enhance organizational success. With extensive experience in HR/HRIS and human-centric leadership, Hari has helped organizations leverage recognition and feedback to drive business outcomes. Additionally, Hari is a Professor, sharing insights on management, team dynamics, and leadership. Passionate about empowering individuals and organizations, Hari is committed to creating workplaces where people feel valued and inspired. 

Mihae Ahn is an accomplished author and the Vice President of Marketing at LineZero. She has written two impactful books, The Stories We Tell and Perfectly Incomplete, where she shares her authentic and vulnerable journey, challenging the norms of personal development literature. Mihae’s storytelling approach fosters genuine connections, encouraging readers to reflect on their own lives and narratives.
In her role as VP of Marketing at LineZero, Mihae utilizes the 6PM (6-Pillar Marketing) Framework to create systematic and effective marketing strategies. Her approach helps businesses achieve measurable ROI by lowering customer acquisition costs and increasing customer lifetime value. Mihae is dedicated to optimizing and elevating employee experiences and internal communications, living by the values of People First, Be Like Gumby, and Do It Right.

Brie Harvey is a talent management leader and digital strategist who writes and speaks about trends within Human Capital Management and the future of work.

Having served in a variety of leadership roles for HR Technology companies over the last decade, she brings expert level knowledge of Total Rewards, L&D, talent acquisition, and how to cultivate workplace cultures that transform employee engagement and the Employee Value Proposition.

Passionate about the intersection between behavioral science, managerial effectiveness and technology, Brie has partnered with some of the world’s largest, most complex organizations to build high performance cultures centered around authentic appreciation, trust and inclusion.

In her role as an Employee Engagement Evangelist, Brie works with the research arm of Achievers, the Workforce Institute, to share data-based insights about how to enhance employee engagement and recognition strategies for a pandemic-era workplace.

Sumeeta is the Chief People Officer at Experian. 

As the visionary leader of the Dialogue Training Institute, Jonathan spearheads Quantum Connections’ learning strategy to help strengthen relationships and expand its global influence. Under his guidance, Quantum Connections seamlessly integrates the Safe Conversations Dialogue Methodology with the dedication of its practitioners, significantly enhancing the company’s impact and reach.

Jonathan’s expertise spans three distinct career paths—naval aviation, corporate training, and academia—providing him with a wealth of insights into adult learning. His diverse experiences have honed his understanding of optimal learning patterns, effective leadership strategies, and the importance of nurturing curiosity in students for enduring impact.

Outside of his professional pursuits, Jonathan treasures family time above all else. He enjoys exploring the Texas outdoors with his wife and children, indulging in hobbies such as hiking, golfing, and landscaping, and embarking on road trips in search of unforgettable adventures.

In her role as Chief People Officer, Tarsha LaCour is responsible for leading the people strategy in one of the most renowned sports teams in the nation. As the HR leader for the Dallas Mavericks, her responsibilities include identifying and developing leaders, creating the company’s diversity and inclusion strategy, aligning managers with the company’s vision and priorities, payroll and benefit management and employee engagement. She was appointed to this position in March 2018.

Previously, Tarsha served as a Human Resources leader with AT&T, supporting six officers and more than 10,000 employees in the Technology Operations organization. She has held numerous management roles in Human Resources including diversity and
affirmative action, human resource and payroll management systems, and human resource generalist functions. She has also held lead operations roles as chief of staff to the Chief Diversity Officer and chief of staff to the SVP of Architecture and Engineering. Tarsha has a passion for people, and her natural ability to connect with and understand the needs of employees has positioned her as a trusted resource within the organizations she has supported. She leverages more than 25 years of Human
Resources experience to positively impact employee engagement and employee satisfaction within these organizations. Employee engagement actions led by Tarsha have resulted in record low attrition rates over the last few years, a best-in-class compensation structure, employees developed to promotions, and back-to-back NBA Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Awards. Not only is Tarsha leading in the world of sports and business, she also serves on the board of Community in Schools of the Dallas Region, addressing the basic needs of children and working to improve grades and test scores, behavioral issues, and a myriad of other services to eliminate barriers to success.

Tarsha graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Art in Political Science, and a Master of Legal Studies from Washington University School of Law. The third of four children, Tarsha grew up in Houston, and now lives in Frisco, Texas. She has two girls, Sydney, 18 and Jordyn, 15. She is a volleyball, basketball, soccer and dance mom. Tarsha’s zeal for her work is superseded only by her devotion to cultivating strong values, confidence and perseverance within her own children, women and young girls across the nation.

Will Maddox is the senior writer for D CEO magazine and the editor of D CEO Healthcare. He's written about healthcare fraud, Texas’ slow march toward marijuana legalization, and the future of healthcare in North Texas.

Christine is the editor of D CEO magazine and its online platforms. She’s a national award-winning business journalist who has covered the DFW region since 2000. She grew up in northern Michigan, has an identical twin sister, and two sons. Now a downtown Dallas denizen, she went car-free in 2018.

Alexa Reed is the digital editor at Dallas Business Journal, helping to oversee website operations, social media and is the host of the Texas Business Minds podcast. In addition to helping journalists tell compelling and informative stories online, she reports on topics including luxury residential real estate, restaurants and retail. Alexa is a storyteller at heart, always looking for right story to tell and championing those stories to be heard in Dallas’ everchanging business landscape.

Libby brings 20+ years’ experience in Management, Sales, Training and Facilitating in the manufacturing, software, medical, and corporate arena.   

Libby began her career in life science in training and sales and then led large teams in the Midwest. After having children, she took the entrepreneurial route and joined Advantage Performance Group, and group of consultants and facilitators.  She based her success on the client’s ability to implement change through individuals and with organizational impact.  She has been awarded honors from BTS and Power-Presentations for collaboration and facilitating in both her rookie years with these organizations. She partnered with Celemi and became their succession plan for the Americas. Libby strives for excellence in each client endeavor.   

Currently at Celemi, Libby leads the Americas team in providing business acumen and agility solutions to corporations throughout the Americas continents. As part of the management team for Celemi’s global organization, she recently began leading global marketing.  She is an integral part of setting strategy at Celemi 

Libby received her Bachelor of Science degree from Western Illinois University and mastered in business administration at Keller Graduate School of Management.  She is also certified in digital marketing strategy from Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management.