Kurtis Strauel

Kurtis Strauel is the Senior Director of Human Resources at Mark‑Taylor Residential, where he leads people strategies and HR initiatives across one of the largest multifamily housing organizations in Arizona and Nevada. Passionate about "people, leadership, and impact—without the red tape," Kurtis drives a culture of care, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

He championed the company’s flagship iNSPIRE program—mobilizing teams in community volunteer efforts like packing meals for Feed My Starving Children—building stronger connections and a spirit of giving back. Under his leadership, Mark‑Taylor has been recognized as one of Phoenix’s Best Places to Work and a top Healthy Employer, a testament to his people-first approach and commitment to employee well-being.

With over a decade of HR leadership in multifamily real estate, Kurtis excels in building high-performing teams, fostering workplace engagement, and aligning human capital with business results—all while enriching the lives of residents, employees, and communities.

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Rich Tyson

Rich Tyson is the Founder of CEObuilder, a leadership development firm dedicated to helping CEOs and senior executives build strong, values-based organizations. With decades of experience as a Fortune 500 executive and business mentor, Rich specializes in coaching leaders to navigate complex challenges, foster high-performance cultures, and lead with purpose. Through CEObuilder’s mastermind groups and personalized guidance, Rich empowers entrepreneurs and executives to grow personally and professionally while scaling their businesses sustainably.

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Judy Ryan

Judy Ryan is the CEO of LifeWork Systems, a performance management company specializing in culture transformation since 2002. She helps leaders build inclusive, emotionally intelligent, and accountable workplaces where people thrive. With her proven CultureEX™ system, Judy transforms disengaged teams into motivated, high-performing ones—by transferring ownership and responsibility to every individual. She's also a keynote speaker, author of What’s the Deal with Culture Change?, and host of the business show When Everyone Wins. Judy is passionate about creating a world in which all people love their lives.

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Kaden Heaton

Meet Kaden Heaton, Founder of GraspingHR and an organizational leadership consultant on a mission to help employers win again—starting from the inside out. With a sharp focus on empowering management and HR teams, Kaden helps businesses repair and strengthen their internal relationships, creating thriving workplaces where people and performance align.

Drawing on real-world experience and strategic insight, Kaden works directly with leaders to overcome disconnects between staff and leadership, restore trust, and build systems that support both culture and company goals. Whether he’s consulting on team dynamics or transforming HR practices, Kaden believes that great businesses are built on great relationships.

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Leroy Roberts

Meet Leroy Roberts, Founder and Director, Team-Worth Solutions Ltd — a dynamic leadership and communications strategist who has been challenging traditional leadership models since the age of thirteen, when he first began working on his family’s farm in the Jamaican countryside. With nearly two decades of experience across Jamaica and the British Army, Leroy has developed a powerful, practical approach to building thriving, connected teams in today’s fast-paced world.

Now a sought-after speaker, author, and thought leader, Leroy works closely with C-suite executives who face the very real challenges of disconnected teams, low morale, and high turnover. His mission? To help organizations turn chaos into clarity and cultivate leadership that inspires, unites, and delivers results. Through his impactful keynotes and strategy work, Leroy helps leaders transform team dynamics—boosting morale, productivity, and profitability.

Beyond the boardroom, Leroy is deeply committed to philanthropy and social change, having served on executive and board positions in education and nonprofit financial institutions across London.

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Meet Marc Braun

Marc Braun is passionate about growth—both personal and organizational. He thrives in the discomfort of stretching as a leader, pushing businesses beyond their current capabilities, and witnessing the courageous transformation of others. As a coach to CEOs and senior executives, Marc helps leaders embrace fearless leadership and build courageous cultures of growth.

With a background spanning engineering, sales, operations, and executive leadership, Marc has spent decades navigating complex challenges across industries, from specialty chemicals and oil & gas to manufacturing and service. His leadership philosophy is rooted in the belief that business success is directly tied to personal growth—both his own and that of the people he has the privilege to lead.

For 13 years, Marc served as President of Cambridge Air Solutions, an engineering and manufacturing company where he spearheaded a remarkable 4X revenue growth and a 10X increase in profitability. Under his leadership, Cambridge became one of the most studied mid-sized manufacturing cultures in the U.S., attracting over 5,000 visitors from around the world to witness its Courageous Culture in action.

In July 2021, Marc transitioned from his role at Cambridge to focus on coaching and empowering other CEOs to write their own extraordinary growth stories. His mission remains the same—to breathe courage into leaders and help them become everything they were created to be.

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Marcelo Calbucci

Meet Marcelo Calbucci, a seasoned entrepreneur, technologist, and author with over 25 years of experience in the tech industry. Having held key leadership roles at Microsoft and Amazon, Marcelo has also founded and led multiple startups in Seattle and London, shaping the future of innovation and product strategy.

As the author of The PRFAQ Framework, Marcelo shares his expertise in transforming ideas into impactful products. His name appears on 11 patents, highlighting his contributions to cutting-edge technology. Passionate about innovation, startups, and entrepreneurship, Marcelo empowers founders and product leaders to navigate the complexities of building and scaling successful ventures.

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Tony Morando

Meet Tony Morando, a seasoned sales leader and the driving force behind World Emblem’s sales operations in the western U.S. and strategic accounts worldwide. Tony first joined World Emblem as a regional sales manager and has since played a key role in expanding the company's reach and customer relationships. Before joining the company, he spent three years in the industrial uniform space as an account manager in Boston, MA, and San Diego, CA.

With a strong passion for mentorship, Tony enjoys guiding and supporting his sales team while building long-lasting relationships with clients. He thrives on customer satisfaction and takes pride in delivering high-quality solutions. Tony has been with World Emblem since January 2006 and holds a BA in Criminal Justice and Psychology from the University of Massachusetts.

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