Angela Alea is the president and chief revenue officer of LASSO, the platform where event companies work. LASSO has been recognized on Inc 5000 for the last two years, has been named Best & Brightest Place to work 5 years in a row, and was celebrated as a Technology Fast 500 company by Deloitte.

Although she swore she would never do sales, she has spent the last 20 years in revenue producing roles doing everything from sales, sales training, sales operations, and revenue management.

When she isn’t redefining what sales is, and more importantly what it isn’t, you can find her hanging with her husband, two kids, and their dogs in Alpharetta, a suburb of Atlanta.

Chris Lindenau is the CEO of Fūsus, the most widely used Real-Time Crime Center platform in use by law enforcement agencies globally.

A native of Columbia, Maryland, Lindenau served six years as a Navy Diver, Search and Rescue Swimmer, and as Supply Officer. He deployed to the Middle East to assist the U.S. efforts during Operation Enduring Freedom and the Global War on Terrorism. Lindenau served as the Chief Revenue Officer for Utility Inc., a manufacturer of hardware and software solutions for mobile connectivity, body camera, and in-vehicle video systems for first responders, and the Director of Global Sales and Marketing for Moog Sensor and Surveillance Systems, a division of the company’s Space and Defense Group.

Lindenau is an active member of the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) and has fourteen years of experience launching and growing video surveillance and software technology companies in the public safety, commercial, and defense markets.

Chris Schueler, as Chief Executive Officer, drives the vision and strategy for Simeio. He is a proven leader with extensive experience in Go To Market, Operations, and Product Development in managed security services.

He joined Simeio from Trustwave, leading security services and go-to-market. Under his leadership, he created a significant growth engine in revenue and profit, moving Trustwave’s services into global leadership positions across markets and analyst communities. Prior to that, Chris spent 11 years with IBM building and expanding cloud and security managed services businesses, achieving growth in revenue, margin, and NPS. Chris is a veteran of the US Army and spent 12 years in Information Operations Commands.

Chris earned a Bachelor’s degree in OMIS from Northern Illinois University and an MBA from Auburn University. He brings a strong track record of growth and innovation.

Dan Gertsacov is the CEO of Big Green Egg, the world's most iconic outdoor kitchen brand. His leadership career spans executive roles at Google, McDonald's, McKinsey, and venture-backed companies, driving growth and innovation.

Before joining Big Green Egg, Dan served as a Senior Advisor at McKinsey & Company, focused on digital transformation and the future of food. He previously held leadership roles as Chief Commercial Officer and Global Chief Marketing Officer at Focus Brands (now GoTo Brands) and Chief Marketing and Digital Officer at Arcos Dorados, the world's largest independent McDonald's franchisee.

Dan began his career at Google, helping expand its presence in Latin America. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA with Honors from the University of Richmond. A Fulbright Fellow, Dan is a Fellow of the Culinary Institute of America and Senior Advisor to the James Beard Foundation. He resides in Atlanta with his family and two dogs.

Harry Maugans is an entrepreneurial visionary focused on solving complex problems. At 14, he built a company employing two dozen people, securing top clients including Chevron-Texaco, Travelocity, Marathon Petroleum and CompUSA. Over the next 15 years, he created and scaled three startups from concept to 7-8 figure acquisitions. Most recently, Harry founded Clickagy, growing it into a behavioral intelligence company serving Samsung, AT&T, Home Depot and the U.S. Government. In 2020, ZoomInfo acquired Clickagy.

After retiring to travel with his family, Harry returned to entrepreneurship after seeing the misuse of consumer data. He launched Privacy Bee to help individuals and businesses fight data exploitation, breaches, identity theft and social engineering. Today, Privacy Bee protects celebrities, athletes, musicians, executives and thousands of companies, from companies to Fortune 100.

Jason Etheridge is the Founder and President of Logic Speak, a managed IT services provider dedicated to empowering the modern workforce through proactive technology strategy, support, and cybersecurity. For more than 20 years, Jason has led the company with a commitment to operational excellence, service innovation, and meaningful community impact. Logic Speak’s mission is to use our abilities and technology to have a positive impact on our clients, employees, and the community, a principle that continues to guide Jason’s leadership and the company’s culture.

Jason began his career as a Technology Consultant with Hewlett-Packard following its acquisition of Extreme Logic, where he received the Extreme Logic Excellence Through Results award for his work with Ernst & Young. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology and has accumulated more than 25 years of experience in the IT industry.

Jesslyn Rollins is the CEO of BIOLYTE, a medical-grade hydration supplement company based in Atlanta. She grew up in the city, attending The Lovett School and graduating from the University of Georgia with a degree in Theatre and Organizational Communication. Rollins joined her family’s business, BIOLYTE, in 2017 as Director of Sales and Marketing before being named CEO in 2019, taking over from her physician father, who founded the company.

Under Jesslyn’s leadership, BIOLYTE has grown into a multi-million dollar brand available in over 20,000 locations nationwide. She is credited with transforming the medical hydration product into a successful beverage brand through her passion and focus on educating consumers. Rollins aims to create a supportive work environment and has been the recipient of accolades recognizing her as one of Atlanta’s top young entrepreneurs and CEOs. Her vision and commitment to BIOLYTE’s mission have been pivotal to the company’s rapid growth.

James L. “Jim” Dinkins is CEO of The HoneyBaked Ham Company, which he joined in March 2021. Founded in 1957, the company is a premium food retailer with more than 440 locations nationwide and a direct-to-consumer business.

Dinkins retired from The Coca-Cola Company in 2021 as Senior Vice President and Senior Advisor. Previously, he served as President of Coca-Cola North America, President of the Minute Maid Business Unit and Chief Retail Sales Officer. During his 33-year Coca-Cola career, he held various leadership roles.

Dinkins also held senior leadership positions with Service Resources Inc. and The Profit Recovery Group International and began his career in sales at Procter & Gamble.

He serves on the boards of Coca-Cola FEMSA, Monster Beverage Corporation and The University of Georgia Foundation. Dinkins holds an MBA from Emory University and a BBA from the University of Georgia.

John Sewell is CEO of CKS Packaging, a privately-held family run business based in Atlanta, Georgia. John’s father Charles started CKS Packaging in 1985. But Charles started his first packaging business in the sixties and sold it in the early 80s. It was this company that John went to work for right out of college.

When CKS was founded, John went to work for his father and never left. In 2000 John became President and then CEO. It’s a fourth-generation manufacturing business now doing more than 750 million in business.

Larry Hipp is Brightwell’s Chief Executive Officer and a member of its board of directors. He brings nearly 20 years of experience in finance, software engineering, and product development to his role. Larry joined Brightwell in 2016 as Chief Technology Officer and later served as Chief Operating Officer for four years before becoming CEO.

As CEO, Larry has focused on making Brightwell truly user-centric, shaping both its products and culture around serving real people. He has also played a key role in the company’s expansion into fraud protection and remittance.

Before Brightwell, Larry served as EVP of Technology and Operations at 352 Inc., following years leading software engineering teams. He earned a BS in Management Information Systems from Auburn University and an MBA from the University of Tampa. Outside of work, Larry enjoys cheering on his three children, coaching future leaders, and mentoring others.

Mike Gainor was named Executive Vice President of Sales at Carolina Handling, LLC in April 2019. He joined the Charlotte, North Carolina-based company in 2010 as a sales representative and was promoted to regional sales manager the next year, overseeing Georgia, Alabama and Florida. He was named vice president of sales in 2016.

In his current role, Gainor oversees Carolina Handling’s sales and marketing teams and its Intralogistics Solution Group, a team of consultants and engineers that design and install integrated, automated solutions for warehouses, manufacturing facilities and distribution centers.

Prior to joining Carolina Handling, Gainor worked for five years in sales and operations for Penske Truck Leasing.

A native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Gainor grew up in Miami, Florida. A graduate of Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama, Gainor resides in Fayetteville, Georgia, with his wife, Haley, and their children, Kendall, Grayson, Ford and Jack.

As a founding partner at EDGE Business Systems in Roswell, GA, Rich exemplifies a tenacious ‘Wolf Mentality’ that drives his professional and personal pursuits. With an engineering background, he expertly navigates the complexities of office technology, delivering bespoke solutions that boost efficiency for a diverse clientele.

Rich is dedicated to surpassing client expectations, fostering relationships that enhance customer experiences. His dedication to excellence and innovation at EDGE motivates his team to pursue continuous improvement.

Rich is also committed to personal growth, maintaining a vigorous fitness regimen, promoting a healthy lifestyle, and setting a strong example for his family and colleagues.

In every endeavor, Rich ensures that EDGE Business Systems stands out in the industry, recognized for aggressive, effective solutions and unmatched professionalism.

With over three decades of real estate experience, Richard Ross combines strategic thinking, operations, and financial expertise in capital and debt markets.

Mr. Ross formerly held the position of Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer for Branch Properties, a grocery- anchored shopping center real estate company focused on the Southeastern US, as well as Chief Financial Officer and later Chief Executive Officer of Trade Street Residential, Inc., a publicly traded multi-family REIT also focused on the Southeastern US market.

Mr. Ross currently serves as independent director of Cedar Trust Realty, Inc. and is a Certified Public Accountant in Florida and Georgia.

Ryan Northington is a Senior Executive in the Salesforce space. He started his career in Software and Hardware engineering before pivoting to the Salesforce ecosystem as a Sr. Consultant and Project Manager at Cloud Sherpas. He has run and grown many businesses including new partner referral and resell program as well as several Application Managed Services businesses in the Salesforce ecosystem.

Before Simplus he was a Sr. Manager at Accenture responsible for their global Application Managed Services team responsible for Salesforce, Workday, and ServiceNow. At Simplus he has held positions as the VP of North America Delivery and President of North America responsible for client engagements as well as the North American go-to-market.

Ryan is currently the CEO of Simplus, responsible for North America and Australia/New Zealand.