MEET OUR SPEAKERS

Jack Daly
Speaker & Sales Trainer
@Jack Daly Sales

Jack Daly is an international expert in sales and sales management, bringing with him thirty-plus years of field-proven experience that started with CPA firm Arthur Andersen and has since led to CEO positions with several national companies. An internationally recognized speaker, Jack delivers explosive keynote and general session presentations, interactive workshops, in-depth seminars, and lively training sessions that inspire audiences to take action in the areas of sales, sales management, corporate culture, customer loyalty, and personal motivation.

Speaker & Author
@Brian Tracy International

Brian Tracy is a Canadian-American motivational public speaker and self-development author. He is the author of over seventy books that have been translated into dozens of languages. His popular books are Earn What You're Really Worth, Eat That Frog!, No Excuses!

Kermit Baker
Senior Research Fellow
@Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University

Kermit Baker is a Senior Research Fellow at Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studies, and is the Project Director of the Remodeling Futures Program, a program started in 1995 with the goal of improving the understanding of the dynamics of the US remodeling industry. He is also Chief Economist for the American Institute of Architects. Prior to joining the Joint Center, Kermit was vice-president and director of the economics department at Reed Business Information where he was responsible for industry forecasting. Kermit received his master's degree in urban planning from Harvard University, and holds a Ph.D. from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the same field. In 2006, Kermit was inducted into the National Remodeling Hall of Fame by the National Association of Home Builders.

Cindy Cipriani
Vice President of Sales/Business Team and Individual Success Coach/Author
@Cipriani Remodeling Solutions

Cindy's love of construction and design began at an early age, inspired by her father's renovation of the family home. With her background as a Professional Organizer and training in HVAC design, she creates award-winning kitchens, bathrooms, and additions with attention to detail and systems while matching each client's family's unique requirements and budget. Cindy is also a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist and author of the book, "Moving Past the Death of a Loved One."

Tanya Donahue
President
@RI Kitchen & Bath Design+Build 

Tanya Donahue, President of Rhode Island Kitchen and Bath, has over 25 years' experience in the home building and remodeling industry. Overseeing RIKB's design and sales team, she has taken a creative approach to marketing by offering seminars, partnering with local businesses, and bringing authentic and approachable messaging to the company. Tanya is a member of the Rhode Island Builders Association, and also served as co-chair of the Remodeler's Committee. She has spoken at many industry events, including Harvard University's Joint Center on Housing Studies conference. Tanya was also the recipient of the 2017 ProRemodeler Extreme Sales Award.

Brian Gottlieb
Owner
@Tundraland Home Improvements

Brian Gottlieb is an inspirational business owner who founded his home improvement company Tundraland in 2009, with an initial investment of only $3,000. Brian has grown the company into one of the largest home improvement companies in Wisconsin. Tundraland is deeply embedded in the community it serves. Brian believes that while Tundraland is a home improvement company, he's really in the business of developing people and building a culture where employees are part of something greater than themselves. His company is proof a business can succeed financially while also doing tremendous good for the community.

Chris Lavoie
VP Sales
@Reborn Cabinets

As sales strategies change, so must sales meetings. In this session, Chris Lavoie draws on more than 25 years of experience in both retail auto sales and home improvement to explore sales meetings in light of a rapidly-evolving sales environment. He'll discuss the good and bad and sales meetings and provide perspective on why they are important to today's sales teams. Along the way, he'll share lessons learned from his personal successes and failures at leading sales meetings, and present innovative ideas that can help you ensure that your sales meetings are working as intended.

Dave Mattson
President & CEO
@Sandler Training

Dave Mattson is a best-selling author, sales and management thought leader, keynote speaker and leader for sales training seminars around the world. As CEO and President of Sandler Training, Dave oversees the corporate direction n and strategy for the company's global operations including sales, marketing, consulting, alliances and support. His key areas of focus are sales leadership, strategy and client satisfaction.

Barbara Miller
Portland Design Director
@Neil Kelly

From her first day at Neil Kelly, it was clear Barbara Miller would bring a lot to the design table. A recognized expert on the psychology behind interior design (and CAPS certified by the American Society of Interior Designers), Barbara has an ideal background to manage Neil Kelly teams and strengthen our approach to design/build remodeling. Not only has she been featured in Dwell and Design and This Old House, she is passionate about her work. Quick to inspire others, she loves nothing more than helping families create the kind of functional living spaces that radiate beauty.

Bill Millholland
Executive Vice-President
@Case Design/Remodeling

After earning a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Maryland in College Park, Md., Bill joined Case in January of 1990 as an Assistant Project Designer. His current responsibilities include management of the company's design and sales efforts. Bill is a regular contributor to Pro Remodeler magazine.

Vince Nardo
President
@Reborn Cabinets

Vince Nardo is President of a family-owned 35-plus year old kitchen and bath remodeling firm located in Orange County, California. Winner of many industry awards, Reborn has been recognized as a Top Workplace by Inc. Magazine's fastest-growing companies in America, and winner of the Better Business Bureau's Torch Award for Ethics. Vince and his family have grown Reborn to over 400 team members with six locations throughout California and Nevada, completing over 4,000 kitchen and bath remodels each year.

Nima Oftadeh
Head of Analytics—Home and Consumer Services
@Google

Nima Oftadeh is the Head of Analytics for the Home Services industry group at Google based out of Chicago. In addition to trends and predictive insights in the home services space, he's also focused on measuring the full value of media, modeling online lift from TV ads, and data curation for machine learning models since starting at Google in 2011. He helps large advertisers with complex media mixes optimize their advertising investments through a data-driven approach. Prior to his current role, Nima was a Senior Consultant in the Business Analytics practice at Deloitte LLP, where he served clients in government, banking, and retail.

Lisa Peskin
CEO, Sales Coach
@Business Development University

Lisa Peskin, CEO, has more than 25 years of experience in sales performance and management. She has developed an award-winning reputation as a motivational and results-oriented sales professional. After a successful career as Vice President of Sales for Automatic Data Processing (ADP), running a 40 man sales force, Lisa launched her own sales training, consulting and coaching business in 2003. Lisa launched Business Development University in 2010 with the goal of helping sales and sales management professionals maximize their performance and potential. Lisa received a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Pennsylvania State University and an MBA in Marketing from Temple University. Lisa resides in Upper Dublin, PA and is married with two children.

Mark Richardson
Author & Industry Advisor

Mark Richardson is an author, columnist, and business growth strategist. Mark began his career selling remodeling and pioneered the design-build remodeling business model. He is a member of the NAHB Remodeling Hall of Fame, a Fellow at Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studies, and was named an Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year for Construction and Real Estate. He is the author of the best-selling books, "How Fit Is Your Business," "Fit To Grow," and "The Art of Time Mastery."

Scott Siegal
President
@Certified Contractors Network

Owns and operates residential/commercial roofing company. Currently operates a network that trains contractors in all areas of business development. Specialties: Ability to help small to mid sized contractors develop a plan to increase the size and/or profitability of their business.

Tony Mancini
Group Director/Principal
@SGC Horizon Building Group

 

Tony is an enthusiastic, innovative industry leader. His 30 year career has spanned senior leadership roles in leading national publishers including Reed Construction Media and McGraw-Hill Companies. In addition to his role as Chief Client Officer at Nimble Thinkers, he is also currently Principal Group Director of SGC Horizon a leading publisher in the building and design space. Tony works with clients across the building industry to pioneer new ideas that drive brand and product awareness. He is committed to exploring customized, impactful campaigns that work in today's market.

James McClister
Managing Editor
@Pro Remodeler

James McClister is an award winning journalist who has covered industries from risk management to technology. Prior to joining Pro Remodeler, he served as an editor with Agent Publishing, where he reported on real estate for a number of major cities.

Erika Taylor
Director of Content
@Pro Remodeler

Erika Taylor believes that the cornerstone of a great media brand lies in its ability to form community. She's passionate about bringing together the brightest minds in remodeling, engaging them as writers, speakers, and influencers for Pro Remodeler's audience. Prior to her tenure with SGC Horizon, Erika served for 14 years as editorial director for Hanley Wood's pool group. She's also been a contributor for the Los Angeles Times, and a field manager for RAND, a world renowned think tank.

Joy Kilgore
President/Founder
@EBA PRIME and Lean Remodeling

Joy Kilgore, President/Founder of EBA PRIME and Lean Remodeling, is a John Maxwell certified speaker and professional coach who has built a career of collaborating with business owners. From start-up businesses to organizations focused on steady growth, to those adding multiple locations, Joy has partnered with owners, top-level executives and boards of directors to find innovative ways of delivering a fresh and optimistic approach to creating excellence.