2024 Spring Symposium Presentations


Maximizing Member Engagement: Strategies for Success

  • Stefanie Attard, Assistant Vice President, Member Engagement, Governance and Development, Foresters Financial

  • Amy Jones, Senior Director of Social Impact, Royal Neighbors of America


Future-Proof Governance: Succession Planning, Leadership Excellence and Building a Value-Add Board

  • Steve Barth, Senior Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP

  • Todd Martin, Partner, Pierson Ferdinand


Navigating Volunteer Trends and Connecting With Younger Demographics

  • Randa Zalman Ph.D., Marketing Consultant and Associate Professor, Bellevue University


Understanding Life Insurance Financials for Profitability

  • Chris Conklin, Co-President and Consulting Actuary, Miller-Newberg

  • Tom Faulconer, Clinical Professor, Risk Management and Insurance, Butler University


Data-Driven Membership Growth: Leveraging the Power of Analytics

  • Nirav Dagli, President and CEO, Spinnaker Analytics LLC

  • Nate Lamusga, Director of Relationship Management, Catholic United Financial Life

  • Amy Rey, Managing Director, Zeldis Research Associates

  • Angel Thomas, Senior Vice President, Member Experience, BetterLife


Maximizing ROI: Strategic Planning for Conventions, Member Events, and Board and Committee Meetings

  • Christopher Belz, President and CEO, Catholic Life Insurance

  • Tony Mravle, President and CEO, KSKJ Life


Navigating Liability: Ensuring Comprehensive Coverage for Chapters and Youth Programs

  • Brian Gedicks, Vice President and Associate General Counsel, Knights of Columbus

  • Nikki Pealer, Senior Vice President, Program Executive, Lockton Affinity LLC


Fostering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Fraternal Sector

  • Christopher Gandy, President and Founder, Midwest Legacy Group

  • Ashlee Peña, Senior Counsel, Director, Thrivent


Embracing Digital Transformation


Breaking Down Chapter Challenges: Strategic Assessments for Chapter Sustainability and Governance Excellence

  • Randa Zalman Ph.D., Marketing Consultant and Associate Professor, Bellevue University

 
 
 

DATES

April 30 – May 2, 2024 

LOCATION

Hyatt Lodge in
Oak Brook, Illinois 


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