Davidson began her career as an Air Force pilot and was the first woman to fly the USAF’s tactical C-130. She went on to serve multiple roles as a civilian official in the Pentagon, finishing that chapter as the 32nd Undersecretary of the U.S. Navy. In this talk, she will discuss leadership lessons from her diverse career as an Air Force pilot and a senior Pentagon official and how these lessons inform her current role as president of a large public university.”
DAB Content
August Meeting – The Apollo and Artemis Moon Missions
Join us to learn more about these 2 incredible moon missions. Lisette Clemons grew up in Colorado and graduated from the University of Northern Colorado. She married Dean and began a 27 year Air Force journey with his career. She taught fourth grade in many states before becoming a mother to two sons. From 1991-1999 she was the Teacher-in-Residence at the US Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL during the summer months. She worked with many astronauts, scientists, and engineers to help inspire teachers from all over the world to teach their students about America’s Space Program. She especially enjoys sharing the Apollo stories told to her from the Apollo astronauts. Now, is the time of the Artemis Generation with the return to the Moon and beyond.
December Meeting – Members Only Engagement & Mimosas
For December, we will start by hearing our Presidential candidates’ short speeches, then our much-anticipated members only engagement exercises will begin! Each table will be competing for the most points by guessing which clues belong to which members. Festive mimosas will be available, because, well, Tanner wanted it that way. We look forward to seeing you all there and continuing the holiday cheer!
August Meeting – John Garrett, Attracting and Retaining Engaged Talent
What’s Your “And”?: Create Unique Cultures that Attract and Retain Engaged Talent
Talent is at a premium, so organizations need to differentiate themselves more than ever before. The future professional doesn’t define expertise simply in college degrees and certifications. They have passions outside of work that enhance their ability to develop stronger levels of trust with colleagues and customers. Through hilarious stories and extensive research, this keynote encourages organizations to uncover their people’s passions in order to increase the lifetime value of every employee.
John Garrett — thought provoker, catalyst for change, and award-winning author — is on a mission to create better workplaces. What the two-time Emmy nominee may do best is champion the human side of professionals, consulting with organizations to develop more productive cultures while shining a light on their people’s rich lives outside of work. Delivering inspiring keynotes about his research and recording over 500 podcast episodes of What’s Your “And”? landed him on Accounting Today’s list of the top 100 most influential people in the profession.
John received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame, where he earned a letterman jacket as a trombone player in the marching band. He went on to pass the CPA exam and received his certified public accountant certificate while working at PwC and performing stand-up comedy as a hobby.
Since then, he’s been on stage over 2,000 times and tracks from his debut album, Outside the Box, can be heard on several channels on SiriusXM Satellite Radio and Pandora. He’s also been on The Bob & Tom Show, featured in the New York Times, opened for Louie Anderson at resort casinos, opened for the band Train, and has been invited to perform at several comedy festivals.
John currently lives in Denver and enjoys watching college football, going to concerts, and eating cookie dough ice cream — especially at the same time.
Cindy Skerjanec, 5280 Accelerator
June 2022 Member Spotlight
Cindy Skerjanec, 5280 Accelerator
February Meeting – The Leader’s Secret Weapon in a Future of Uncertainty
In 2022 and beyond, leaders are faced with the growing dilemma of how to “go with the flow” in an ever-changing market. With staffing, technology, and innovation challenges looming, it feels impossible. Join Gail and Bruce for an energizing and experiential presentation on how leaders can and should think, speak, and behave differently to find success in the future of business. Their “Secret Weapon” has been proven to create high-performing teams, increase emotional intelligence, cultivate mind-blowing innovation, and help leaders navigate the rough currents of the market.
Gail Montgomery, CEO and Co-Founder of ExperienceYes
Gail is an unapologetic optimist and idealist who believes in the power of putting people first. She is Co-Founder and CEO of ExperienceYes, a women-owned, NOT boring consulting business that teaches companies how to embrace and practice “The Improv Mindset.”
With a unique background in Human Resources, Change Management, and Training, Gail believes in “smashing” the box, loving the deep-end and ensuring fun comes first. She has worked in Corporate Human Resources as a recruiter for a Fortune 50 Global insurance company, as an Executive Director for a Non-profit Arts organization, and as a Director for several SAAS tech start-ups developing Change Management and Training and Onboarding programs. Her data-supported and proven approach helps businesses get to solutions faster, leaders and teams to work more efficiently and effectively together, and positively strengthens culture. Unique and impactful, Gail’s human-centric strategies produce increased trust, belonging and productivity.
Bruce Montgomery, President and Co-Founder of ExperienceYes
He has broad business leadership experience, ranging from leading the IT organization for one of the country’s largest non-profit theatres, to driving value through strong relationships as the leader of Key Accounts for a sports and entertainment analytics company (delighting top-tier clients such as: NHL, NFL, NASCAR, and The Shubert Organization). Prior experience includes over 15 years in IT and Management consulting, where he focused on driving adoption through structured change management and training & development.
A “creativist” at heart, Bruce is passionate about business-driven creativity and innovation, focusing on improving outcomes by through experiential and immersive engagements. He places great importance on partnering with organizations to help develop healthy cultures that lead to measurable success.
January Meeting – Panel Discussion
Please join us for a panel discussion of expert DAB members as we discuss how you can refocus and get clear in your business in 2022. Many businesses are experiencing excellent post-COVID demand and sales but are struggling with key operational issues such as higher input costs, labor shortages, and raising prices while remaining competitive. We’ll discuss how you can get clear on your ideal projects and ideal clients, focus on the culture on you want to build to attract and retain employees, and deal with your operational challenges.
Our panelists will be:
– Anthony Lambatos, CEO of Footers Catering
– Dean Isaacs, Founder & CEO of Vantage Group
Eric Walters, Managing Partner of Summit Hill Wealth Management will facilitate. We invite DAB members to share their questions or issues for the panel ahead of time. Please email Eric Walters at ewalters@summithillwealth.com with your questions.
September Monthly Meeting: Estate Planning Attorney … Guests Welcome!
Mom Always Loved You Best – Join estate planning attorney, David Cook, JD, LLM, as he explores family relationships when death, possessions and money matters are involved. David explores the human side of family affairs when death, dying and money matters are involved. Legal documents have little value without understanding the dynamics of families in times of change.
In this interactive and humorous presentation you will walk away with:
- Why it is as important to get your personal affairs in order as your possessions.
- Why documents are not a replacement for conversation and honesty.
- How to create strong family ties, and avoid conflict, during and after your life.
- The five great family truths.
David Cook has practiced law for over 30 years and has worked with thousands of clients. In his presentation David will share with you the wisdom he has gathered over his many years of helping families create a closer bond during the most challenging of times.
June Monthly Meeting: Boss or Babysitter? Guests Welcome!
Our very own Peter Melby will be presenting:
Boss or Babysitter?
Building a sustainable culture of success
Leaders shouldn’t have to babysit team members, but we all end up doing just that at some point. Teams encounter a conundrum: When we trust employees to act on their own, they often don’t do what we need them to do. When we micro-manage them, they don’t perform to their potential and everyone is miserable. We get burned either way. The ticket out of “The Babysitter’s Club” is surprisingly simple, yet nearly always overlooked. Peter Melby, CEO of Greystone Technology, shares stories and experiences outlining the journey to deeply successful culture in an IT company with over 100 team members. He’ll share a simple, proven methodology for organizations at any stage to communicate effectively with team members and avoid the people problems that all successful IT teams must overcome. Peter has shared these insights across the US, Europe, Australia, and Asia in an effort to redefine our global approach to company culture.
Bio
Peter Melby is the CEO of Denver-based IT service provider, Greystone Technology, a six-time Inc. 5000 honoree and a seven-time Top Workplace winner. Peter has been named one of Colorado’s Top 25 CEOs, 40 Under 40, Titan 100, and a ChannelPro 20/20 visionary. His leadership at Greystone has led to 17 consecutive years of growth and consistent recognition for market innovation. Peter speaks globally on topics related to scaling successful culture, disrupting traditional IT ineffectiveness, and common-sense cyber security.
January Monthly Meeting
Colorado is in the midst of a global pandemic that immediately impacted every facet of the state. At the same time Colorado is in the midst of a “demographic transition”. Colorado is maturing economically and demographically and many of its characteristics are becoming closer to US averages. Due to desirable living/working conditions, the Front Range has landed at the top of many lists for net migrants within the US. However, population growth (decline) patterns across the state continue to be driven by both demographic and economic factors. Most people migrate to Colorado for jobs. Due to the aging of Colorado and its labor force, will Colorado continue to be able to attract and retain its workers with escalating home prices? This presentation will cover where we were, where we thought we were going and how COVID could impact the population and economy in Colorado and the US.
Elizabeth is the State Demographer with the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, an agency focused on strengthening the capacity of Colorado’s communities. She leads the State Demography Office, which produces population and economic estimates and forecasts for the state’s program planning. Elizabeth has over 25 years of experience researching and discussing Colorado’s population trends and their impacts. Her current areas of research include aging in Colorado, characteristics of migration, and everything Census 2020. Elizabeth is an economist and received her B.A. in Business at the University of San Diego and her masters in Agricultural and Resource Economics at Colorado State University. Elizabeth was born and raised in Colorado, something only 43% of the state’s population can claim.
If you need the Zoom details to join this meeting, please email finola.annibella@yahoo.com.