AGENDA AT-A-GLANCE
All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST). Subject to change.  

WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2025

PRE-EVENT | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES AND WELCOME RECEPTION

9: 00 AM - 4:00 PM | Mental Health & Resilience Training for Veterans, First Responder, and Law Enforcement

Facilitators: Annette T. Hill, MC, LPC, NCC and Alfred Greg Birch, Command Sergeant Major (retired)

• Complimentary Registration | Exclusive to First Responders, Law Enforcement & Veterans Only

​Overview: Led by a licensed mental health professional and a decorated military leader, this session delivers practical tools to manage stress and trauma in high-pressure environments. Attendees will benefit from expert instruction, hands-on activities, and optional one-on-one support.

CEU credits awarded upon completion.

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9: 00 AM - 4:00 PM | Safety for Supervisors Training

Trainers: Jason Mozo, J.D., Senior Vice President, Florida Chamber Safety Council and Konrad Sikora, CHST, Senior Safety Manager

Overview: Equip your supervisors with the safety leadership skills they need to drive performance. This full-day course includes training on inspections, hazard recognition, incident investigations, PPE protocols, and more.

CEU credits awarded upon completion.

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Executive Corporate Safety Leadership Workshop and Mental Health Panel Discussion

This two-part workshop brings together safety leadership and mental health in one high-impact session:

 

Part 1 – Safety Leadership Workshop (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

Led by Mark Morgan, Executive Safety Advisor, Florida Chamber Safety Council and Author of The M.A.D. Safety Book for Leaders

 

This interactive session helps executives develop proactive strategies to improve workplace safety culture, employee engagement, and injury prevention. Attendees will receive a complimentary copy of Mark’s book.

 

Networking Lunch: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

 

Part 2 – Executive Mental Health Panel Discussion (1:00 PM – 3:00 PM)

Moderated by Dr. Nicholas Abid, D.O., MBA, FACN, the discussion will feature senior executives sharing personal and professional insights into addressing mental health and substance use in the workplace.

 

Panelists include:

• Mike Ortoll, CEO, iPEO Solutions

• Mike Radu, CEO, AbsoluteCare

• George Morris, Retired President, Borden Foods

• John Kissinger, Retired Commercial Banking Executive

 

CEU credits awarded upon completion.

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4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Pre-Conference Registration Opens 

• Early check-in for attendees. 

• Pick up event materials and badges. 

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5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Welcome Reception 

• Enjoy heavy appetizers and music. 

• Kick off the conference with networking and refreshments. 

• Connect with fellow attendees, speakers, and exhibitors. 

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THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2025

DAY 1: ELEVATE YOUR LEADERSHIP & INFLUENCE

 

7:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Conference Registration Opens 

• For new arrivals and attendees who did not check in on May 14. 

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7:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Exhibitor Hall Opens 

• Explore the Exhibit Hall, featuring top EHS solution providers. 

• Enjoy the breakfast and beverage station, networking, and live exhibitor showcases.

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7:00 AM – 8:00 AM | Attendee Breakfast & Networking 

• Connect with fellow leaders, speakers, and industry experts. 

• Engage in peer discussions on key takeaways from Day 1. 

 

8:00 AM – 8:15 AM | Welcoming Remarks & Keynote Introduction 

• Opening Address: Mark Wilson, President and CEO, Florida Chamber of Commerce and Katie Yeutter, COO and CFO, Florida Chamber of Commerce; President, Florida Chamber Leadership Cabinet on Safety, Health and Sustainability 

• What to Expect: Setting the stage for an immersive, high-impact leadership experience 

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8:15 AM – 9:30 AM | Opening Keynote: Daymond John 

• Founder of FUBU, Star of ABC’s Shark Tank & Business Mogul 

• The S.H.A.R.K. Principles for Business, Influence & Leadership 

• Gain insights into the mindset, strategies, and execution tactics that have helped build billion-dollar brands. 

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9:30 AM – 10:15 AM | Florida Pitch Tank with the Sharks 

• Live Business Pitches – Innovative solutions in safety, health, and sustainability (EHS) presented to Daymond John & Matt Higgins. 

• Real-Time Expert Feedback – Learn how to refine ideas, secure leadership buy-in, and drive impact. 

• Key Takeaways – Actionable insights for pitching, influencing, and leading change. 

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10:20 AM – 11:20 AM | Leadership Cohort Keynote & Team Formation 

• Presented by Victory Strategies – Elite leadership experts set the foundation for the cohort experience. 

• Key Outcomes: 

• Master high-stakes decision-making in EHS leadership. 

• Develop the ability to lead under pressure and uncertainty. 

• Build trust and alignment across teams. 

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11:20 AM – 12:10 PM | Leadership Cohort Breakout (Session 1) 

Title: Enhancing A Psychologically Safe Environment To Accelerate Organizational Alignment 

Speakers: Angelina “Strike” Stephens and Jason Lamb 

Overview: This interactive event will unlock your team's superpower, maximizing team member strengths and mitigating weaknesses.  You will take on a series of challenges that will show you what it takes to create a high-performing culture, whether you've worked together for 10 years or 10 minutes.  This session is guaranteed to be enjoyable and rewarding. You will walk away with tools and insights you can put into practice to immediately elevate your team's performance. 

Key Takeaways:    

• Understand the essential elements of leadership and team dynamics that establish and grow trust 

• Identify behaviors associated with low and high-trust cultures 

• Equip yourself with tools and techniques to address things that are holding your team back and to set the conditions for game-changing performance 

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12:10 PM – 1:20 PM | Leadership Keynote & Lunch Service 

Lunch will be available in the Exhibit Hall. Attendees are encouraged to grab their meal and bring it into the general session. Please be seated no later than 12:30 PM to ensure Christopher Marr receives his full time. 

 

Speaker: Christopher Marr, DSM – Former Special Forces Officer & Think MD Founder. 

Overview: Walking with Giants draws from Christopher Marr’s experience as a Special Forces officer in Afghanistan to deliver powerful lessons on leadership, trust, and purpose. Using a gripping account of a helicopter assault under enemy fire, Marr explores the parallels between special forces and business, highlighting the importance of agility, adaptability, and cross-functional teams. The rigorous special forces selection process illustrates how shared values forge trust, while his own entrepreneurial journey underscores the power of a clear purpose in navigating complex challenges. This keynote will inspire attendees to embrace adaptable leadership and achieve extraordinary results in the face of adversity. 

Key Takeaways: 

• How to develop resilience and thrive in high-pressure environments. 

• Strategies for leading through uncertainty and driving innovation in SHS industries. 

• Lessons from elite military leadership applied to business and workplace safety. 

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1:30 PM – 2:20 PM | Leadership Cohort Breakout (Session 2) 

Title: The Heart and Mind of a Champion  

Speakers: Lauren Crandall and Christopher Brown 

Overview: Through performance mindset education and using sport as a tool, we will challenge you to think like a Champion. The purpose of this training experience is to help prepare you to consistently find ways to WIN in every area of life you apply it to.  

Key Takeaways: 

• Enhance self-awareness. 

• Champion mindset development.  

• Performance debriefing process. 

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2:20 PM – 3:00 PM | Networking Break & Expo Opens 

• Enjoy dessert, networking, and live exhibitor showcases. 

• Engage with top EHS solution providers. 

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3:00 PM – 3:50 PM | Leadership Cohort Breakout (Session 3) 

Title: Individual and Organizational Wellbeing 

Speakers: Shawn Campbell and Mike Uyboco 

Overview and Takeaways: 

Prioritize wellness for peak performance! Wellness is the state of being in good health, especially as an actively pursued goal. Achieving peak performance requires consistent maintenance. Like a well-tuned engine, you and your organization need regular care. This presentation outlines three simple individual and organizational strategies to achieve and maintain personal and team resilience. 

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4:10 PM – 5:00 PM | Leadership Cohort Breakout (Session 4) 

Title: Accelerating Leadership and Performance Through Decentralized Communication 

Speakers: Jacob Werksman and Scott “Soup” Campbell 

Overview: Effective communication is arguably one of the most difficult, yet most important skills a leader can possess. The goal in effective communication is to ensure alignment between the individual or group transmitting and those receiving to minimize the “what I said – what you understood” gap. This breakout session will focus on how to employ “precision communication” to eliminate these gaps in your day-to-day communication with your team and others, using an interactive exercise that uses the same principles fighter pilots rely on communicating with forces on the ground. 

 Key Takeaways: 

• Recognize that the other person or party you are communicating with likely has a different perspective or viewpoint and how to establish a common operating picture, or shared understanding. 

• Learn the technique of employing the readback, where you confirm the most important elements of information shared in a conversation to minimize the “said-understood” gap. 

• Discover how the use of open-ended questions, and not ones that can be simply answered. “yes” or “no” can accelerate establishing a common operating picture between parties. 

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5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Networking Reception 

• Unwind with great food, live music, and engaging conversations. 

• Meet industry leaders and expand your professional network. 

• Enjoy exclusive prize giveaways—must be present to win! 

• Explore innovative exhibitor solutions and interactive experiences. 

• Celebrate the day’s progress, build key relationships, and connect with industry leaders. 

 

 

FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2025

DAY 2: MASTERING HIGH-IMPACT DECISION-MAKING | Friday, May 16, 2025 

 

7:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Conference Registration Continues 

• For new arrivals or questions. 

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7:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Exhibitor Hall Open & Learning Labs 

• Engage with exhibitors showcasing the latest in safety, health, and sustainability innovations. 

• Participate in expert-led discussions and interactive demos in the Learning Labs. 

• Explore cutting-edge solutions in safety, health, and sustainability. 

• Optional learning labs with expert-led discussions and interactive demos. 

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7:00 AM – 8:30 AM | Attendee Breakfast & Networking 

• Connect with fellow leaders, speakers, and industry experts. 

• Engage in peer discussions on key takeaways from Day 1. 

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8:30 AM – 8:50 AM | Welcome Remarks & Keynote Introduction 

• Kim Holland, Assistant Secretary of Strategic Development, Florida Department of Transportation sets the stage for a powerful final day. 

• Key themes: Execution, resilience, and high-impact leadership. 

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8:50 AM – 9:50 AM | Keynote: Carey Lohrenz 

• First Female F-14 Fighter Pilot & Bestselling Author. 

• Topic: Fearless Leadership – Thriving in High-Stakes Environments. 

• Key Takeaways: Learn to lead with confidence, make split-second decisions, and perform under pressure. 

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9:50 AM – 10:50 AM | Exhibit Hall Break & Learning Labs 

• Don't miss your chance to win exclusive door prizes—must be present to claim! 

• Engage with exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge innovations in safety, health, and sustainability. 

• Participate in expert-led discussions and hands-on demos at our interactive Learning Labs. 

• Network with industry leaders while exploring the latest tools and technologies designed to enhance workplace safety and efficiency. 

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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Fighter Pilot Debrief: Leadership Lessons in Execution 

Title: The Fighter Pilot Debrief: Improving Team Performance Through Accountability 

Speakers: Samantha “Combo” Weeks and Chad “Vinny” Vincelette 

Overview and Takeaways: The Fighter Pilot Debrief is a tool to cultivate a culture of excellence. As a form of after-action review, it fosters a growth mindset by evaluating planning and execution to identify the good, the bad, and the ugly to drive continuous improvement.  

Combo and Vinny explain the Fighter Pilot Debrief process and inspire the audience to bring the debrief to their teams. The audience will be confident in their ability to lead a debrief enhancing trust, promoting accountability, creating synergy, and improving performance across the organization. 

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12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch & Final Networking Opportunity 

• Networking lunch featuring surprise giveaways and exclusive opportunities to connect with top executives and industry leaders. 

• Engage in curated conversations designed to foster collaboration and innovation in EHS leadership. 

• Participate in live prize draws—must be present to win! 

• Reflect on insights gained over two transformative days. 

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1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Awards & Closing Ceremony 

• Celebrating excellence in EHS leadership. 

• Recognition of top-performing cohort teams. 

• Awards for innovation, leadership, and industry impact. 

• Special acknowledgments for standout contributors. 

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2:00 PM | Event Conclusion 

• Don't miss the final grand prize giveaway! 

• Exclusive announcements and special recognitions. 

• Final call to action: How will you apply what you’ve learned? 

• Next steps: Continuing leadership development, community engagement, and EHS innovation through our community app for year-long engagement.