John Carrozza is a Principal Consultant with Riviera Advisors, Inc., a global Human Resources management consulting firm that helps organizations improve and enhance their internal talent acquisition and staffing capabilities.

Before joining Riviera Advisors in 2014, John spent 15 years leading talent acquisition and staffing teams in many business areas of The Walt Disney Company, CHIMES and On-Demand Software Consultants.  He has also managed independent consulting engagements, including projects at Universal Studios Hollywood and DirecTV.

Based in Southern California, John has also spent time producing film, video and web content and still dabbles in his spare time.

Scott Wintrip is the author of High Velocity Hiring: How to Hire Top Talent in an Instant, named a must-read book by HR Magazine. Over the past 20 years, Scott has led the Wintrip Consulting Group, a global consultancy that has helped more than 23,000 organizations build talent-rich companies that have eliminated their hiring delays. For five consecutive years, Staffing Industry Analysts, a Crain Communications company, awarded Scott a place on the “Staffing 100,” a list of the world’s 100 most influential leaders. He’s a member of the Million Dollar Consultant Hall of Fame and Staffing 100 Hall of Fame.

Dr. Wade Larson is a workforce consultant and human resources executive with 30-years of experience in strategy, leadership enablement, and talent management. His    expertise in HR and leadership helps organizations improve structures, culture, management, and leadership to achieve their goals. As an international speaker, published author, and professor, he strives to help others achieve the best versions of themselves. Wade has worked with hundreds of organizations and thousands of leaders to shift mindsets, innovate programs, and lead change that helps them do more, achieve more, and live their best lives.

Dr. Roni Reiter-Palmon is the Varner Professor of Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology and the Director of the I/O Psychology Graduate Program at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO). She is also the Director for the Center for Collaboration Science, an inter-disciplinary program at UNO. Her research focuses on development of leadership and creative problem solving skills, and leading creative individuals. She has consulted extensively with Fortune 500 companies, government, and the military. Her work has been published in leading journals in the field.

Ms. Sara Slettebo is the Executive Director for the Association of Veteran Friendly Employers (AVFE).  AVFE helps employers and human resource personnel more effectively identify, understand, and retain Veterans in the workplace.  From decoding military skills into business terminology, to federal and state regulation supporting hiring Veterans, AVFE supports organizations with their Veteran Friendly Workplace programs and initiatives. 

Ms. Slettebo has degrees in Business Management and Transportation & Logistics, and was named a 2016 Small Business Leader of the Year by the Jacksonville Chamber’s Entrepreneurial Growth Division.  She is married and lives in Jacksonville, Florida with her husband Kelley.

Marie Artim is Vice President of Global Talent Acquisition for Enterprise Holdings. In this role she has oversight of external and internal recruitment strategy for the organization’s operations around the world.  

Marie’s extensive expertise in various technology services enables her to efficiently guide Enterprise Holdings’ global Talent Acquisition teams by providing resources, training and development to fulfill the teams’ commitment to the business. Her dedication to employee development is a critical element of the organization’s approach to internal mobility. With support and training, and a promote-from-within culture, employees are empowered to explore opportunities for growth.  

Through her unwavering commitment, Marie ensures Enterprise Holdings has the best talent in the right places to support current business needs, growth and the future. Under her leadership, Enterprise Holdings has been recognized with top honors for their Campus Recruiting Program, Careers Website, Diversity Recruitment and Candidate Experience.

Marie is a well-respected voice in Talent Acquisition and has shared her unique perspective at many industry conferences and universities and has been featured in national media outlets including BusinessWeek, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, The New Yorker and Good Morning America.

She is also active in the community and served as President of the Board of Directors for the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) and is the current President of the board for Food Outreach, a St Louis Based non-profit.

Benjamin's driving mission is to help people achieve their individuals goals so they can make a greater contribution to their team.

After achieving his childhood dream of working as a performer in live stunt shows, Benjamin experienced how passion and hard work led to great results. After making the transition from entertainment to the traditional work environment, he was inspired to create tools to make it easier for teams to connect and communicate.

He is creator of the REDI^TM method to achievement and lead creator of the Conxtd app for iPhone and iPad. 

Julie Ann Sullivan has the cure for retaining good talent and reducing absenteeism. Her company, Learning Never Ends, creates a more positive culture, one person at a time. Julie Ann’s diverse background includes a BA in Psychology and an MBA in Accounting. She earned the designation of CPA and spent decades involved in the financial world. Julie Ann is a Professional member of the National Speakers Association, C-Suite Network Advisor and hosts the Mere Mortals Unite & Businesses that Care podcasts. Her newest book is titled, Blueprint for Employee Engagement, 37 Essential Elements to Influence, Innovate and Inspire.

Aman Brar has an extensive background leading technology companies through periods of high growth and has also held key corporate strategy and finance roles at Fortune 500 companies. Recognizing the need for increased productivity in recruiting, Aman launched Canvas, the first text-based interviewing platform. Companies have used Canvas to screen and engage tens of thousands of candidates across a variety of industries and for positions ranging from machinists and welders to software engineers, sales professionals, physical therapists, nurses, pilots, and more. Canvas users span from startups to Fortune 500 companies located in Silicon Valley to the East Coast to France.

Patrick Kelly is the founder and President of Change Point Consulting.  He began his career in the corporate world as a consultant for a global real estate organization, working with business owners all over the world on issues around growth strategies, attracting talent, marketing, and building engaging cultures.  Through his tenure, Patrick began to see common issues arise: the struggles of what lacking an authentic culture that is built for today’s changing world will do to limit attracting, retaining, and engaging great employees Through Change Point, Patrick works with companies to create unique cultures, get beyond generational stereotypes, understand the larger changes in how we work, and learn how to use culture to attract the best people.