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Geo A. Ropert, APR is the founder and president of Ropert and Partners Public Relations. He is a nationally accredited, award-winning public relations and marketing communications professional with a diverse background and over 25 years’ experience in both the public and private sectors. Geo is the person businesses and organizations turn to for top-level public relations and marketing consultation and services, providing proven results that rise above the rest!
Most biographies for speakers are full of credentials, awards, accomplishments, and other unexciting information. Let's say this for now: Everything in life is Powered By Connection. And Connection is Ginger's Jam. It's the art, science, and energy that makes the world go 'round. She works with great executives, associations, organizations, leaders and teams to help them do their best work by tapping into the incredible possibilities meaningful connection creates, most especially At The Table.
If you want to learn more about her, she invites you to visit gingerjohson.com and if you're really curious you'll likely Google her anyway, finding her book, TEDx talk, events and program, YouTube channel, and various sundry other information.
If you want to learn more about her, she invites you to visit gingerjohson.com and if you're really curious you'll likely Google her anyway, finding her book, TEDx talk, events and program, YouTube channel, and various sundry other information.
Gregg Cantor began working for Murray Lampert Design, Build, Remodel in 1977 learning all aspects of home from the ground up and around. From 1983 until 1989, Gregg worked for the company as a project manager and eventually grew into the role of head of production. In 1990, when Gregg’s grandfather Murray Lampert retired, he bought the business and took over as President/CEO running all day-to-day operations. Over the years, Gregg has been responsible for managing the design – build of over 2,000 home remodeling and construction projects including landscaping, pools, outdoor living etc. He also has made many appearances on local news in San Diego, co-hosted shows on ABC TV and IHeart Radio, as well as being quoted in national publications, educating consumers on architectural, interior design, home improvement & construction.
Grant Polachek is the Head of Branding at Inc 500 company Squadhelp.com, the worlds #1 naming platform, with more than 20,000 customers from early-stage startups across the globe to the largest corporations including Nestle, Philips, Hilton, Pepsi, and AutoNation. Grant works with a lot of CEOs as well.
Ginny is an entrepreneur with multiple patents/trademarks. Ginny's product widely sold in World Class spa resorts and on QVC, made appearances on NBC, CBS, FOX News and written about in many national magazines. Ginny’s first novel. “What Is Normal?” made the top 40 most inspirational list in Gladys Magazine. She has been on radio and TV, talking about her book, most recently on ABC’s morning show, “Believe in Yourself.” Currently, Ginny’s focus is on landing a movie deal for the screenplay, “WIN”, based on her novel, “What Is Normal?” an edgy,feature length drama,based on her life.
Gareth is an award-winning Growth Marketer and over the last 14 years has helped businesses grow on an international scale. He has worked with Fortune 250 companies and bootstrapped startups. Gareth has a passion for the work he delivers and always puts himself in the customer's shoes. Gareth is the CEO and Founder of Got Legs Digital, the first Ethical Marketing Agency in the UK, helping both businesses and communities to Get Legs. "You can get everything you want in life if you just help enough people get what they want first".
Gems in an online course specialist, working with entrepreneurs in multiple industries to design, create and launch their own online courses. With a Masters in Global Management and 15 year career in Project Management, Gems started her own business when she married a US serviceman and her career trajectory changed. Gems truly believes in the power of experience as education and loves the versatility of online courses to spread the passion and purpose of entrepreneurs.
Garrett Ball is the owner of Secure Medicare Solutions, a national, independent Medicare insurance agency. His company also manages 65Medicare.org, an online information-based resource for people turning 65 or just starting out on Medicare.
Gary Sirak is a 40 -year veteran of the financial services industry and owner of Sirak Financial Services in Canton, Ohio. Gary is the author of 3 books. He has been a guest on over 50 nationally syndicated radio shows, frequent podcast guest and a featured speaker at numerous industry events. He has worked with hundreds of clients advising and preparing them for the financial side of retirement. Listening to their stories and experiences, Gary realized retirement is not just about the financial side of things, which lead to him authoring his newest book, "How to retire and not die, the 3 Ps that will keep you young"
Gresham W. Harkless Jr. “Gresh” is the founder and Blogger in Chief for CEO Blog Nation (CBNation.co) and is the founder and digital marketing specialist behind Blue 16 Media. He currently works to help support small businesses and entrepreneurship with Blue 16 Media and CEO Blog Nation(CBNation.co). Blue 16 Media is a digital marketing company providing digital marketing services to small to medium-sized businesses and organizations. CBNation.co is a community of niche blogs, podcasts and content for entrepreneurs and business owners. He has been featured on WOL 1450 AM and 93.9 WKYS, Business Rockstars and has been published on All Business Experts, Fox Small Business, Patch.com, Prince William Business Magazine, The Atlanta Post and Under 30 CEO. He also is a member and founder of the $1M Club in BNI Northern Virginia South by passing a referral for over $1M.
