Michele Ruppal is a national speaker, author and President of HR Strategies & Solutions, an organization that provides consulting, training and coaching. Michele instills confidence and motivation in her listeners using her real life examples and her sense of humor.  She holds an MSBA in International Business with over 20 years in Human Resources with a concentration in OD and leadership development in Fortune Global 100 companies. 

Follow Michele on Twitter @micheleruppal.

Sherrin Ross Ingram, CEO of the International Center for Strategic Planning, is a Master Strategic Planning Facilitator and an Independent Corporate Board Director for companies in need of fresh strategies, an updated strategic plan, improved strategy execution, or restructuring to increase competitive advantage. She is a frequent speaker on strategy development, execution and leadership topics at business meetings and conferences around the world.

Randy Pennington helps leaders deliver positive results in a world of accelerating uncertainty and change. His clients include many of world’s best-managed companies, associations, government agencies, and universities. Additionally, Randy serves as an adjunct instructor in the Cox Business Leadership Center at Southern Methodist University.

Randy is author of three books: Make Change Work, Results Rule!; and On My Honor, I Will . His ideas have been featured in leading media outlets including CNN, PBS, Fox News, ABC Radio Network, the BBC, Fast Company, and The New York Times. He is a contributor to CIO.com and the Huffington Post.

Dr. Tina Thomas is an internationally renowned author and motivational speaker specializing in the field of self-development. Her endearing charismatic style has garnered Dr. Thomas a reputation of one of the most dynamic speakers on the circuit today. Her proven innovative programs enable people to quickly achieve their goals, be they business success, personal growth or that competitive edge. Dr. Thomas has been featured as a personality expert on ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC.

Dr. Thomas was propelled into the international spotlight when she was credited with cracking the code of human personality, a feat that has been referred to by some as the “Holy Grail of Psychology.” The significance of this psychological breakthrough is immense; in fact many feel it could revolutionize the entire thought process of how humans reach their potential.

Practicing what she calls the “magic” of science and psychology, Dr. Thomas has authored two game-changing books: A Gentle Path – A Guide to Peace, Passion and Power, is being revised and re-released as The Ultimate Edge — How to Be, Do and Get ANYTHING You Want. She also has a new book being published this year based on her research titled Who Do You Think You Are? — Understanding People from the Inside Out. As her first book was, this exciting new material is sure to be well reviewed, become a best seller and will be an outstanding companion to her speaking career.

Colonel David W. Sutherland is the co-founder and Chairman of the Center for Military and Veterans Community Services (Dixon Center) and actively contributes to numerous national veteran and military family committees and boards. Sutherland speaks in communities at universities, businesses and conferences around the country as a vocal advocate and leader for transformational change. He is a vocal advocate for our service members, military veterans, their families, and the families of our fallen.

Colonel Sutherland culminated his 29 years of service following Brigade Command, as the Special Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff with principle focus on Warrior and Family Support. By visiting hundreds of communities and assisting thousands of organizations, he created a nationwide network of support utilizing grassroots solutions for veterans and their families.

Awards and decorations include, among others, the Bronze Star Medal with oak leaf cluster, Purple Heart, Ranger Tab, Combat Infantryman's Badge Second Award and Senior Parachutist Badge. He is also the 2008 Freedom Award recipient presented by the No Greater Sacrifice Foundation, the 2011 Meritorious Service Award recipient presented by the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans, and the 2013 Commitment to Service award presented by Give An Hour for his work on behalf of returning service members, veterans, military families and families of the fallen.

He holds a Bachelor's degree from Bowling Green State University in History and Economics and a Masters in Strategic Studies.

Team Sutherland’s roster includes Colonel Sutherland, his wife Bonnie and their two sons, Andrew and Patrick.

Clint Swindall is the president and CEO of Verbalocity, Inc., a personal development company with a focus on leadership enhancement. These solutions include leadership development programs, training, speaking and general consulting.

As a professional speaker, Clint Swindall travels the world delivering high-content speeches and training in an entertaining and inspirational style to Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and trade associations.

Clint enjoys the challenge of enhancing employee engagement for his clients by delivering programs based on his book entitled Engaged Leadership: Building a Culture to Overcome Employee Disengagement (John Wiley & Sons, 2007). He recognizes that a culture of employee engagement is a two-way road, and that true engagement comes when leaders and employees are both doing their part. In addition to working with leaders to build a culture to overcome employee disengagement, Clint addresses the employee’s role in his follow-up book entitled Living for the Weekday: What Every Employee and Boss Needs to Know about Enjoying Work and Life (John Wiley & Sons, 2010).

Follow Clint on Twitter @ClintSwindall.