Craig Schiefelbein

Entrepreneur – Innovator - Philanthropist – Superhero

Craig is widely known as the Founder of Paragon Development Systems (or PDS) in an Oconomowoc basement with loose change and built it into a $200 Million Company. While CEO, PDS had 26 consecutive years of growth, was recognized as Top Innovator in North America by Intel, and his company was continually recognized as the Best Place to Work in Wisconsin. Craig has been an inspirational speaker for over 200,000 people with messages of Purpose, Leading Change, Innovation, Building Emotional Intelligence and Leaving Relevant Legacies.

 Some of Craig’s business and community accomplishments include:

•  Twice recognized by Ernst and Young as “Entrepreneur of the Year”.

• He has been recognized as “Citizen of the Year” by the Chamber of Commerce

• He is the Recipient of the Ronald Reagan National Leadership Award

• Craig was selected as official Motivational Speaker for Green Bay Packers in 2020.

• Craig is the Author of the Book: Get Out of I.T. While You Can. It motivates I.T. professionals to see the human need purpose their organization serves, to innovate purposefully and leave a relevant legacy.

• He is a Philanthropist: He and his family have built 12 schools and an orphanage in Cambodia hosting 4200+ students.

• He has drilled water wells in Malawi, Uganda, and Burkina Fasa (all Africa).

• He and his wife are Founders of The Oconomowoc Area Foundation, Rogers Behavioral Health- Youth and Adolescent Center, Lake Area Free Dental Clinic, The Oconomowoc Public Education Foundation, and the Oconomowoc Skatepark.

• He is a Superhero: He has an original Batmobile and his part time job is going to Sick, Special Needs and orphaned Children making them Superheroes while in his Batman Uniform!

Mark Small

President / Founder - MMC Ventures

Mark Small is a global sales and revenue operations leader turned Growth and Go-to-Market (GTM) Advisor, helping startups and investors achieve scalable, repeatable success. With a track record of leading high-growth, global sales and revenue organizations at top SaaS and cybersecurity companies—including Oracle, McAfee, Proofpoint, and Cofense—Mark specializes in guiding early-stage and emerging companies to build winning GTM strategies and high-performance sales organizations. Beyond his work in the startup ecosystem, Mark is deeply committed to giving back to the community, mentoring emerging leaders, supporting local businesses, and helping organizations drive meaningful social impact.

Jamie Counsell

MLS - Healthcare Law, BSN, RN ,Forensic Nurse Examiner

SANE Program Team Lead/Coordinator Mercyhealth System WI & IL

Jamie has 24 years of healthcare experience with 13 of those years focused on Forensics and caring for victims of crime. She is a graduate from Bryant & Stratton College in 2009 with her ADN, Western Governors University in 2018 with her BSN, and then continued on to receive her Masters in Legal Studies for Healthcare Law from Oklahoma University Law School in 2024. Jamie’s background is in Women’s Health and from there she transitioned into the Emergency Department and now successfully runs 2 Forensic programs in both WI & IL. She sits on over 25 committees and provides presentations locally, statewide, and nationally. Outside of work she enjoys family time, crafting and self-care activities. Jamie loves to laugh and bring humor to everyone around her. She is a married mother of two boys and loves her two dogs.

Daniel Meinholz

Founder/President - A3 Performance

Dan Meinholz is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 35 years of residency in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. He has successfully founded and built two companies from the ground up within the competitive swimming industry, most notably A3 Performance—a global swimwear brand that has been represented in every Olympic Games since London 2012.

Driven by a deep passion for the sport, Dan is dedicated to empowering coaches and athletes of all ages to reach their highest potential. His performance philosophy has taken him across the globe, where he has shared his insights and strategies for success.

Dan brings a unique blend of business acumen and athletic expertise to every stage he steps on. Through his engaging presentations, he shares powerful concepts and teachings focused on personal freedom, development, and peak performance

Tim Schneider

CEO/President - Bank Five Nine

Tim Schneider is the President & CEO of Bank Five Nine, a 14 branch, $2.3 billion bank headquartered in Oconomowoc Wisconsin. Tim has worked within the banking industry for nearly 40 years, including roles as an agriculture and commercial lending officer and Chief Operating Officer. Prior to joining Bank Five Nine, Tim was a founder and CEO of Investors Community Bank in Manitowoc, where his experience growing up on a dairy farm helped the organization become one of the state’s top agriculture lenders. A graduate of UW River Falls in 1988 with a business degree, Tim has raised two children with his wife, Heather.

Bank Five Nine’s mission statement is to “Make Lives Better”, and it’s a philosophy Tim has believed in throughout his career. As a current resident of Delafield, he believes strongly in creating an exceptional culture at his company, and in giving back to local organizations.

When he’s not at work, you’ll find Tim volunteering in many capacities. While in Manitowoc, he served as the Co-Chair of New North-regional economic development, and founded the Economic Development Corp, now known as Progress Lakeshore. Today, he contributes to the vitality of the communities in Southeast Wisconsin as a Board Member of the Waukesha County Center for Growth, the Glacial Community YMCA, and the Wisconsin Bankers Association. Additionally, Tim is a member of the American Bankers Association Community Bankers Council, and of the UW River Falls Foundation Board of Directors.

Dominika Staniewicz M.S.

Global Authority on Brain-Based Leadership and Organizational Performance

Dominika Staniewicz is a globally recognized expert in leadership neuroscience, organizational performance, and executive coaching, with clients across six continents. A dynamic speaker, trainer, and advisor, she brings nearly 20 years of experience in international speaking, corporate management, and brain-based training to every stage and boardroom she enters.

She is the bestselling author of “The Magic of Dreaming Big, Acting Small, and Achieving Success”, an International Impact Book Award Winner, and a trusted advisor to high-level decision-makers—including in the past the President of Poland, Bronislaw Komorowski. A former top labor market analyst, Dominika shaped national workforce policy and led critical negotiations as part of the Business Center Club, where she served for several years as a Shadow Cabinet Member.

Her academic foundation includes a Master of Science in Sociology with a minor in Media and Communication from Collegium Civitas University, a Double BA, and Postgraduate Studies in HR and Global Management, giving her both theoretical depth and practical edge.

As an Elite Brain Coach, a mentor at Amen University, and a founding member of the Neuroencoding Institute, Dominika has been trained by Dr. Daniel Amen in brain health. She specializes in translating neuroscience into actionable, business-relevant strategies that leaders can immediately implement to improve decision-making, reduce burnout, optimize communication, and increase sustainable performance.

Respected for her clarity, precision, and engaging delivery, Dominika empowers organizations to build emotionally intelligent leadership, foster inclusive brain-diverse cultures, and implement science-backed strategies for long-term success.

A decorated entrepreneur and devoted mother of 25-year-old twin daughters, she proves that peak performance and personal fulfillment are not just compatible—they're neurochemically connected.

Iain De Jong

CEO & President of OrgCode Consulting Inc.

Iain De Jong is a fierce advocate and unapologetic truth-teller in the fight to end homelessness. With 30 years in the trenches, across government, frontline services, research, and consulting, he brings unmatched insight and urgency to transforming how systems respond to housing instability. As President & CEO of OrgCode Consulting Inc., he’s led work in hundreds of communities across Canada, the U.S., and Australia, helping them shift from reacting to crises to acting on bold, strategic intent. He’s also the founder of The Leadership Academy on Ending Homelessness, keynote speaker, conference presenter, author of The Book on Ending Homelessness, and a trusted advisor to nonprofits, policymakers and philanthropists alike. Whether he’s coaching frontline teams or challenging national strategy, Iain is driven by a single mission: to make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring.

Annie Meng 

Co-Founder/Owner - LoveJaam

Annie Meng is a former Wall Street investment banker and Miss Arizona 2020 for the Miss World pageant. She coaches professionals breaking into high finance careers and teaches at several top investment banks. Annie also works with executives to develop leadership and EQ skills. Together with her husband, John Meng, they run several businesses together—their primary venture being LoveJAAM, which helps singles and couples reignite passion and build extraordinary intimate relationships. She graduated from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and now lives in Las Vegas.

Ellie Bassick-Trovato

Founder/CEO - The New Brave Company 

Ellie Bassick-Trovato, M.Ed., is a bestselling author, international speaker, and emotional empowerment coach who helps people rise when life knocks them sideways. Whether you're stuck in the spiral of “I can’t handle this” or tired of reacting from overwhelm, Ellie offers a path back to your center—where peace, joy, and grounded power live.

She’s the creator of The Joy Spiral Playbook and founder of The New Brave Co., a global movement rooted in one fierce truth: the more ease and freedom you feel on the inside, the more impact you create on the outside. Her signature tool, the “Red Zone Invitation,” has helped thousands—from scientists to CEOs—catch emotional hijack in the moment and reclaim their calm.

Through her Joy Tour and coaching memberships, Ellie blends music, laughter, real-talk, and sacred transformation. Her work doesn’t just inspire—it reawakens the part of you that already knows how to fly.

John Meng 

Founder/Owner - LoveJaam

John Meng is the founder of LoveJAAM, a relationship training company focused on helping people build intimate partnerships that fuel purpose, peace, and performance. A civil engineering executive and Ironman World Championship competitor, John blends real-world leadership with deep personal transformation. His book, The Creed of Authentic Men, offers a clear, actionable path for men to reconnect with themselves and their partners. Through thousands of hours of study and hands-on coaching, John equips others to create relationships that elevate every area of life.

Doug Allen

CEO - The Destiny Partnership

Transformational entrepreneur and mastermind architect. From $100K in debt to leading global peer groups and co-authoring books with his daughter, Doug shares how trust, tribe, and personal evolution unlock true freedom.  

Rimantas Jurevicius

Mentor / Speaker / Author

Recently Rimantas retired as VP from Ultracoat after 32 years. He enjoyed a 10 month break and is now back in the workforce - part time in the role of Operations and Development Advisor at Kettle Moraine Coatings in Jackson, WI.

The incredible journey of Rimantas Jurevicius, the visionary author behind My Story – 60 Years Of My Life With Hurdles From Lithuania To USA. His life is a powerful testament to the human spirit’s ability to overcome immense challenges, embrace new opportunities, and build a legacy of gratitude and success against all odds. Discover the man whose unique lived experiences, from Soviet-occupied Lithuania to the heart of the American Dream, shaped a profound perspective on freedom and perseverance.