Guest Presenters
We have been honored to have had the following distinguished presenters at recent meetings:
2010-2011
Kevin Harris, Exec. Director, Regional Vision Initiative; Bill Geppert, Chair, Our San Diego
"Culture of Engagement" ... San Diego Foundation's Regional Vision Initiative to build a multi-phase strategic plan for San Diego
Mitch Thrower, CEO, BUMP Network, Inc.
The Ten Most Important Secrets and Lessons from a Serial Entrepreneur
Neil Senturia, Blackbird Ventures
Insight from "I'm There For You, Baby--The Entrepreneur's Guide To The Galaxy"
Jeff Campbell, Brinker Executive in Residence, SDSU School of Hospitality & Tourism
Leadership of Today and Building It for Tomorrow
Jack Wade, Founder & CEO, Z Microsystems
Building a "Rugged" Business for Rugged Products
Bill Hoehn, President, Hoehn Motors
Under the Hood … An Insider's Perspective on the Evolution of the Auto Industry
Mark Neville, Associate Executive Director, Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl
The Business of Bowl Games
Tuari N. BigKnife, Deputy General Counsel, Viejas Office of Legal Affairs
Christopher J. Kelley, CFO, Viejas Enterprises
Update on the State of California's Tribal Gaming Industry
2009-2010
Ken Wahlster, CEO, BikeBandit.com
Managing Growth in a Recession and Having Fun Doing It
Doug Wilson, President, The Douglas Wilson Companies
An Insider's Look at Our Problem Real Estate Market
Vince Mudd, President & CEO, San Diego Office Interiors
The Business Benefits of Giving Back to Your Community
Bill Siegel, Chairman, President & CEO, The Kleinfelder Group, Inc.
Taking Over in Times of Chaos
Bill Wilson, President, Wilson Creek Winery & Vineyards
Uncorking a Family Business: The Wilson Creek Story
Andrew S. Clark, Founder, CEO & President, Bridgepoint Education
The Future of Education
Susan Snow, Managing Director, Odyssey Capital Group, LLC
Stephen Cusato, SVP, San Diego Commercial Banking Group and City National Bank
David Walters, EVP & Regional Manager, 1st Pacific Bank of California
Caught in the Crossfire between Bankers and CFOs - A Panel Discussion
Bill Pesch, CEO, McBride Electric
From Family Business to Business Family
Kurt Listug, CEO, Taylor Guitars
The Making of a Market Leader: The Taylor Guitars Story
John S. Hawkins, President, Cloud 9 Super Shuttle
Chris Christopher, Chairman, Exodus Business Solutions
The Cloud 9 Story: “Can’t Wait To Make Friends Until You Need Them”
2008-2009
Peter C. Farrell, PhD, DSc, Executive Chairman of the Board, ResMed
Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Medical Devices
Steve Fambro, CTO & Co-Founder, Aptera
Breakthrough Innovation
Keith Schneider, President, Networkfleet
How to Build a Successful Company in These Turbulent Economic Times
Chris Reinhard, Chairman, CEO, President & Treasurer, Cardium Therapeutics
Winning with Alternative Financing: Creative Strategies for Bypassing the IPO
Douglas Burke, CEO, DefenseWeb® Technologies, Inc.
M&A Lessons Learned: How I Sold a Business to a Fortune 500 Company
Jeff Warfield, Chairman & CEO, Submarina
The Evolution & Transformation of a Business Model
Curt Smith, CEO, AMS; Gary McCormick, BDO
The Road to One Billion Books - The AMS Story
Mary Lewis, CFO, City of San Diego
Making a Difference with Financial Leadership
Neal Schmale, President & COO, Sempra Energy
Decision Making in Uncertain Times: Lessons for Financial Leaders in Any Organization
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