2024 KEYNOTE PRESENTERS
Krista Neher
Krista Neher is a 6-time bestselling author, international speaker, award-winning entrepreneur, global thought-leader, and the CEO of Boot Camp Digital. Krista has written 6 books on digital marketing, including a textbook and a “Dummies” book. With 20 years of digital marketing experience, Krista is a digital marketing pioneer – executing digital strategies before “digital marketing” was even a recognized term. She has worked with companies like Meta, Nike, Procter & Gamble, GE, Macy’s, Google, and the United States Senate and has been featured as an expert in the New York Times, Forbes, Newsweek, CNN, Wall Street Journal, NBC, CBS, Entrepreneur, and the Associated Press. Krista is passionate about digital marketing and created one of the first accredited certification programs in the world.
Melissa Taylor
Melissa Taylor is known as a top strategic business consultant and speaker who shows businesses how to increase their influence and impact through their messaging and marketing efforts.
Melissa has built 3 solid, successful, and profitable businesses. From defining a brand to execution of a complete marketing strategy, her experience with multiple platforms, tactics, techniques, and processes, is now the focus of her thought leadership.
She has received the prestigious Star Award, several “Best of’s”, Top Women to Watch, and is honored as one of the Top 50 Women to Know in Charlotte.
Her no-nonsense, ‘get-er-done’ approach is received enthusiastically by audiences everywhere. The information provided will be eye-opening and thought-provoking and filled with practical ideas the audience can immediately implement into their business.
She is often described as a “fire-hose of information, delivered with a helping hand extended.
Christina Daves
Christina Daves, PR Strategist, is the best-selling author of two books sharing her journey of landing media exposure for a product she invented.
Having no resources for advertising or hiring a PR firm, Christina taught herself everything she could about generating her own publicity. She has appeared in over 1000 local and national media outlets including: The Steve Harvey Show, Dr. Oz, TODAY, local NBC, ABC, CBS, and FOX, magazines such as, Forbes and Entrepreneur, and many more. She regularly appears on local television.
As a result of this success, she launched PR for Anyone® to help other small business owners have similar success. Christina is also a keynote speaker sharing her message inspiring professionals to gain visibility and credibility through media.
Together with her clients, Christina has over 1 billion views and over $100 Million in sales from free publicity.
Russell Henneberry
Russ Henneberry is a renowned digital marketing expert, digital marketing consultant, speaker, and co-author of Digital Marketing for Dummies.
Russ has worked on digital marketing projects for dozens of small and mid-sized businesses (and even some big ones like Salesforce.com) but finds his sweet spot in companies doing between $5 and $20 million USD in sales with 100 employees or less.
Russ has also certified thousands of professionals in content marketing, email marketing, and search engine optimization (SEO). He has spoken at various conferences and events across the globe, including Traffic & Conversion Summit, Digital Marketer Down Under, and Digital Summit.
Russ is known for his ability to simplify complex concepts in digital marketing. His insights and strategies have helped numerous businesses achieve their marketing goals and increase revenue.
2024 PANELISTS
Randy McClary
Lead Solutions Architect,
Supply Chain Meijer
Randy is a Lead Solutions Architect, Supply Chain at Meijer. He is responsible for system integrations, lifecycle management and ongoing Supply Chain technologies in all areas of Distribution, Logistics and Manufacturing. Randy has worked at Meijer over 25yrs building and cultivating IT systems specifically for Supply Chain success.
Before Meijer, Randy was the Director of Systems Integration at IWS implementing IRMS WMS throughout North America. His experience includes international traffic management, maquiladora & off-shore manufacturing as well as customs and international traffic management. He has also served as a supply chain specialist in the USMC before completing his Bachelor’s in Organizational Leadership at Calvin University.
In his spare time, Randy is an avid off-road cyclist, open water swimmer, instrument rated private pilot and volunteer with both youth ministries and Jr HS student mentoring. He and his spouse live in the Midwest and are proud grandparents to their daughter’s triplets.
Georgia Wraight
Strategic Executive Leader
Formerly with Covetrus and The Rockport Group
Georgia Wraight has more than 25 years of executive experience across a broad range of multi-national companies, including Covetrus, The Rockport Group, Ernst & Young, Walt Disney and the BBC.
Georgia currently serves on the Board of Sarnova a ~$1bn private health human health distribution and technology services company in the EMS and urgent care space.
Most recently Georgia currently served as President of Global Technology Solutions (GTS) at Covetrus, a ~$5 billion animal-health technology company and the world leader in veterinary practice management software and veterinary prescription management. As head of GTS, Prior to Covetrus, Georgia was the Global COO at the Rockport group and prior to that CFO and then COO of a privately owned footwear wholesaler. She is a passionate believer in mentoring and building exceptional teams.
Karli Howe
Senior Director of Emerging Technology
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Karli Howe is a driving force in innovation, recognized as an industry expert in spearheading technology transformation and visionary leadership. Continually shaping the landscape of cutting-edge technologies and automation, her initiatives focus on leveraging these advancements to deliver tangible improvements in operational efficiency. Beyond her corporate responsibilities, Karli extends her influence as a mentor and respected authority, contributing to Logistics Tech Outlook Magazine and emphasizing the vital role of women in Supply Chain.
Sherry Harriman
Former Senior Vice President, Logistics and Supply Chain
Academy Sports + Outdoors
Sherry L. Harriman served as Senior Vice President, Logistics and Supply Chain for Academy Sports + Outdoors from August 2018 until February 2024. Prior to joining Academy, Mrs. Harriman spent 29 years at Walmart, Inc., where she served in various logistics and operations roles until she was promoted to Regional Vice President – Logistics in 2007. In 2010, she was promoted to Divisional Vice President – Supply Chain for Florida and Puerto Rico, where her team delivered innovative Supply Chain solutions that supported omnichannel strategies and disaster relief initiatives. Ms. Harriman holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and a Master of Business Administration from John Brown University.