Leadership Conference Program 05.10.23

Leadership Stark County is a dept. of

8:30 - 9:00

Registration /Network

9:00 - 9:05 Williams Sponsor Welcome

9:05 - 9:30

9:30 - 10:00

INTRO: What Is Your Purpose?

Dr. Tim Collins

Building a Connected Team

Stephanie Werren and Kristina Belliveau

10:00 - 10:15 Break

10:15 - 11:00

10:15 - 11:00

BREAKOUT 1: Seven Keys to Great Connection

Dr. Margaret DeLillo-Storey

BREAKOUT 2: Leading with Calculated Care: Personal and Collective Maintenance

Dr. John Richard

10:15 - 11:00

11:00 - 11:45

11:45 - 12:15

12:15 - 1:00

BREAKOUT 3: Stretching Your Leadership Paradigm

Jenifer (Haller) Hill, M.A., P.C.C., B.C.C., P.C.C.-S.

Leading As Yourself

Henry Johnson, Jr. and Tom Peeples, Jr.

LUNCH

Lunch Break Outs / Activities: Mini Sound Bath, Inner Whisper Studio

Wellness Walk

Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck

1:00 - 1:20

KEYNOTE: Workplace Wellness

Holly Pederzolli

1:30 - 3:00 Session 1: Building Connection and Community

Steve Graef

1:30 - 3:00 Session 2: Mattering at Work

3:00 - 3:15

Lucas Tindell

BREAK

3:15 - 3:45 Session 3: Providing Opportunities for Growth

Holly Pederzolli

3:45 CLOSING

4:00

Networking at Condado Tacos Belden Village

Dr. Tim Collins

President, Walsh University

Dr. Timothy J. Collins became the seventh President of Walsh University on August 5, 2019. In this role, Dr. Collins oversees all activities furthering the mission of developing leaders in service to others with a value-based education in the JudeoChristian tradition on a multi-national 135-acre campus for 2700 students and 400 faculty and staff in North Canton, Ohio.

Prior to his current appointment, Dr. Collins served in executive leadership at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory as well as serving as the Chair (Director) for both the Technical Management and Engineering Management graduate degree and certificate programs as a faculty member in the Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering. As the nation’s largest University Affiliated Research Center, the Laboratory performs research and development on behalf of the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and other federal agencies with more than 7,000 staff members who are making critical contributions to a wide variety of nationally and globally significant technical and scientific challenges.

Before joining Johns Hopkins University in 2005, Dr. Collins served as a senior officer in the United States Air Force with command, staff and diplomatic experiences during his military career. He has more than 4,000 flying hours, including over 260 combat hours, as a command

pilot in a variety of unmanned and manned fighter, tanker, reconnaissance, and command and control aircraft. He is a U.S. Air Force Command Pilot, a military parachutist, and is a credentialed Board President for both aviation Safety Investigation Boards and Accident Investigation Boards.

Military honors for him include Aerial Achievement Medals, Air Medals, Aircrew Safety Award of Distinction, Bronze Star, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legions of Merit, and the Purple Heart.

As a national guest lecturer and scholar on Catholic higher education, Dr. Collins has been involved in Catholic education for more than three decades.

Currently, he serves his community on the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce Board, Stark Economic Development Board and Stark Educational Partnership Board. He also serves as the Secretary and sits on the Executive Committee of the Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges (OFIC).

His educational experiences include Columbia University, Georgetown University, Harvard University, Indiana University-Purdue University, FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute, Air War College, and the Army Command and General Staff College.

Dr. Collins earned an Associate of Engineering degree from Georgia Military College, a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Air Force Academy, a Master of Aeronautical Science degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, a Master of Science degree from the National War College, and a Doctor of Education degree from Benedictine University.

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Stephanie Werren

Vice President of Development & Leadership Programs, Leadership Stark County

Stephanie Werren has been a key member of the Leadership Stark County team since 2005, where she currently serves as the Vice President of Development and Leadership Programs. With over 15 years of experience in the department, she has held several roles, including Development Director and Assistant Director, before being promoted to Director in 2015.

Alongside her leadership duties, Stephanie is a certified Gallup Strengths Coach and conducts training and facilitation for individuals and groups on Strengths Finder. She is dedicated to helping individuals and organizations discover and leverage their unique strengths. Her engaging coaching style has helped countless clients increase engagement, build stronger relationships, and enhance their overall performance. She has worked with diverse clients, from Fortune 500 companies to solopreneurs and frequently speaks on strengths-based leadership and employee engagement.

Stephanie holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science/International Studies from Miami University and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Malone College. She was named the Malone University Graduate School Alumna of the Year in 2009 and is a ystark! Twenty under 40! recipient. She is actively involved in the community and currently serves on North Canton City Council as vice-chair, the Stark Housing Network Advisory Board, and a NEOHIO Western Reserve Board member.

She and her husband, Judge Curt Werren, reside in Canton and are exceptionally proud of their 24-year-old triplets. Grace is serving as a logistics officer in the Marines, Hannah is a consultant for Mercer in Los Angeles, and Jack is a business analyst working with Kalypso, a division of Rockwell International.

Integrity, insight, and inclusiveness are the three essential qualities of leadership.

Kristina Belliveau

Assistant Director, Leadership Stark County

Kristina Belliveau is an accomplished professional with a diverse background in finance and change management. Throughout her 24-year career, she has worked with both corporate and nonprofit clients to implement process improvement and create positive and productive work environments. Her goal has always been to help employees connect with their workplace mission and achieve their full potential.

Kristina’s previous roles include working in the public accounting sector and serving as the Finance Director for the Canton Museum of Art. These experiences gave her a strong foundation in financial management and a deep appreciation for the power of art and culture to enrich people’s lives.

Currently, Kristina serves as the Assistant Director for Leadership Stark County, where she is a community advocate and creator of strengths-based programming. She helps professionals tap into their personal strengths and connect with the community, nonprofits, and other networks. Kristina’s work is a natural extension of her passion for helping individuals learn, grow, and find fulfillment in their daily work while strengthening their communities.

Kristina was born and raised in Stark County and holds a B.A. in Accounting from Walsh University, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. She is a proud member of the 33rd Leadership Stark County Signature Class and a 2021 recipient of the ystark! Twenty Under 40! award. Kristina is also a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach and has served as Treasurer for both TomTod Ideas and Canton For All People.

When she’s not working, Kristina enjoys spending time with her family and friends, coaching her son’s t-ball team, and exploring art galleries and restaurants. She is a true foodie at heart and loves discovering new flavors and cuisines.

Kristina Belliveau’s commitment to excellence and her passion for helping others make her a true asset to the community. Her work has touched many lives, and her leadership and dedication continue to inspire others to strive for greatness.

Humility is the cornerstone of leadership.

– John G. Miller

Dr. Margaret DeLillo-Storey

Trauma & Resiliency Therapist, Educator, and Trainer; Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator

Dr. Margaret DeLillo-Storey is a Licensed Clinical Counselor/Supervisor currently working in the Perry Local School System in Stark County, Ohio. She is a Contributing Faculty Member at Walden University in the Counseling and Behavioral Science Program. Dr. D (as she is referred to) is a contracted with the Stark County Educational Service Center working in the area of Trauma, Resiliency, and Education Collaboration. She is a Certified Dare to Lead Facilitator who trained with Dr. Brene Brown 2019. She conducts workshops and trainings that enhance strong leaders to improve climate and culture to foster growth and productivity.

Dr. D is a Certified Trauma and Resiliency Trainer and Coach. She works with numerous school systems, hospitals and community entities. In 2003, she was recognized as Trauma Therapist of the Year by The Trauma and Loss Institute.

Margaret is a retired United States Army Officer and Combat War Veteran, having served in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. During her 22 years with the Army, she held leadership positions in Plans, Operations and Communications, Security, Ethics and Morality, Morale Welfare and Support Officer, Education and Training Administration, and was retired out of the field of Logistics. She has won numerous awards and commendations for her work in both military and civilian sectors.

Margaret was inducted into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame in 2011 and was the first woman from Stark County, as well as the youngest inductee.

She is a National Speaker in the area of Trauma, Resiliency, Leadership, Culture and Motivation. Margaret has presented to thousands of people and each talk is infused with plenty of life, laughter, leadership and lots of Brené Brown references.

She is a published author and researcher and has been on the Radio and TV and ABOUT Magazine discussing various topics in the community.

She volunteers with numerous organizations to include her church (St. Michaels), The SAM Center, The Chamber of Commerce and is currently serving as the Vice President of the Stark County Italian American Festival. She is a Member of Perry Township Rotary and the American Legion Post 221. Margaret also serves as a group Leader for WoVen (women veterans network) here in Stark County. Margaret resides in Stark County, Ohio with her husband, Duane. They have two grown children, Nick and Courtney, and a host of extended family, both biological and those acquired as friends and became family

Dr. John Richard

President, Stark Education Partnership

John Richard became president of the Stark Education Partnership in 2021. Prior to that, he served as Deputy State Superintendent at the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) for five years, previously serving as a senior executive director and associate superintendent for the ODE. He was the Associate Executive Director for Ohio’s Association for Secondary School Administrators overseeing professional development of school principals across Ohio, and served as Superintendent of Perry Local Schools from 2005 until 2013. He also has been a part-time instructor at the University of Akron in the principal licensure program.

As a long-time education leader, Dr. Richard is passionate about quality education leadership, and how best to prepare students for their next step beyond high school, and is an experienced speaker and facilitator among diverse groups. He has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Mount Union, a master’s degree from Cleveland State University, and earned his doctorate at the University of Akron. As a native of Stark County, he considers it an honor to serve the community where he grew up!

Jenifer (Haller)

Hill,

M.A., P.C.C., B.C.C., P.C.C.-S

Executive Coach | Keynote Speaker | Leadership Development Consultant & facilitator | Mental Health Clinician

Jenifer (Haller) Hill, M.A., P.C.C., B.C.C., P.C.C.-S. is an International Coaching Federation (I.C.F.) Professional Certified Coach (P.C.C.), Board Certified Executive Career & Leadership Coach (B.C.C.), Certified Healthcare Coach, Professional Clinical Counselor- Supervisor (P.C.C.-S.), keynote speaker, leadership development consultant, skilled facilitator, and meditation and mindfulness teacher. She is dedicated to empowering leaders and individuals with self-awareness, emotional intelligence, mindfulness, well-being, and innovative thinking to accurately identify their purpose and execute a clear personal and professional vision.

A licensed mental health therapist grounded in neuroscience with extensive knowledge of human behavior, Jenifer holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from The Ohio State University, a master’s degree in Counseling and Human Development from Walsh University, an Executive Coaching Certificate from the College of Executive Coaching, and Healthcare Coaching Certificates from both Virginia Tech and the Healthcare Coaching Institute. She created and managed a national Executive Coaching program and provided coaching to global leaders from the manager to the C-Suite level. Within her leadership development tenure, Jenifer has delivered keynote speaking, customized career and leadership assessment and development centers, coaching, consulting, and facilitation to upwards of 2,500 individuals and counting.

Jenifer is a dynamic, challenging, thoughtful keynote speaker and Executive Coach dedicated to providing a motivating and thought-provoking environment. Amongst the rapidly changing world of the 21st century, Jenifer’s experiences living and working internationally have amplified her cultural awareness and expanded her global mindset and industry experience. Combining her clinical, coaching, speaking, and consultative skills, Jenifer guides clients toward their individualized needs and goals, ultimately impacting those they lead. She yields a global perspective, up-to-date knowledge and fact-based resources, candid feedback, and a deep understanding of leading from a place of wholeness. By adjusting to clients’ needs while simultaneously leading from a place of curiosity and development, she digs deep, provides space for individuals to discover their meaning, rebuild beyond obstacles, and begin to illuminate their path forward.

A “learner,” Jenifer enjoys practicing yoga, exploring the outdoors, and expanding her mindset while providing a holistic approach to leadership development. Jenifer has a reputation as an innovative leader who tactfully challenges individuals and organizations to develop their organizational development strategies. Jenifer resides in Ohio with her husband and sons.

Henry Johnson, Jr.

Leadership Akron Program Facilitator

As a lifelong Summit county resident of over 40 years, Henry has spent over 23 years developing his leadership abilities through his consistency and dedication to employment with Acme Fresh Market. His career has afforded him the opportunity to serve in various leadership roles perpetuating his passion for mentoring and developing the next generation of leaders.

In his current position as Program Facilitator with Leadership Akron, Henry Johnson is ardent and prudent about assisting in the growth of the community moving forward. He is the 2021 graduate of the Green Community Leadership Institute, which helped to awaken his aspiration to delve into more direct leadership roles. He is also a 2022 graduate of Leadership Akron’s Diversity on Board’s sixth cohort. Throughout his tenure as a leader, Henry has served and volunteered in numerous activities and initiatives in various capacities.

Henry has served on a number of Community Boards and Committees. He currently serves as, Co-Chair of the Green YMCA Advisory Board, Access Shelter Board of Directors and Development Committee, NAACP Treasurer and Executive Committee Member, Summit Art Space Community Engagement Committee, and Founding Member, Chair, and Lead Facilitator of the City of Green’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee.

Henry resides with his equally amazing wife and children. He enjoys traveling, which grants him the opportunity to learn and become enriched by the unique architecture and historical culture. Henry’s hobbies also include reading, podcasting, and writing to name a few. Henry Johnson’s aspiration to serve and grow is genuine and just as distinctive as the ideas he brings to Leadership Akron.

Thomas (Tom) Peeples, Jr.

Senior Manager of Lean Operations, Americas Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

Thomas is the Sr. Manager of Lean Operations, Americas at the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company.  In this role, Thomas has responsibility for Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, the Quality Management System and Business Continuity Planning, in the Goodyear Innovation Center in Akron, Ohio.  Prior to his current role, he was a Sr. Technical Project Manager in Off-Highway/Aviation where he had responsibility for the tire design of military aircraft, commercial and business jets, and several large commercial original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).  Since 1999, Thomas has held many technical and leadership roles in several states and multiple countries.

Prior to Goodyear, he served in various Surface Warfare roles onboard the USS Fletcher (DD-992) and the USS Hewitt (DD-966) and currently service as the Executive Officer of the Ohio Navy.

Thomas L. Peeples, Jr. is a 1994 and 2003 graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology.  He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the College of Engineering and later a Master of Science in Cross-Disciplinary Professional Studies (Quality and Statistics) from the college of Applied Science and Technology.  He is adjunct faculty at RIT’s College of Engineering Technology and is also enrolled in George Washington University’s Engineering Management Doctor of Engineering (D.Eng.) program.

He is on the executive committees of the Akron NAACP and the 100 Black Men of Akron.  He also serves as the Secretary of the board of directors of ProjectGrad Akron.

Leadership is not about titles, positions or flowcharts. It is about one life influencing another.

– John C. Maxwell

Holly Pederzolli

Leadership Development Consultant and Executive Coach at scitrain, ltd.

With 18 years of experience in the field, Holly is currently a Senior Consultant with scitrain. In addition to her work at scitrain, she has a private psychological practice in Canton, Ohio. Holly has trained as an employee assistance professional that provides both clinical counseling, leadership development consulting and coaching services in group and individual settings. She has a strong track record of coaching executives from various industries. Holly’s approach as a coach is a person centered approach with a focus on identifying and developing personal and professional goals. As a clinician, Holly specializes in mood disorders, marriage and family counseling, stress management, cognitive behavioral therapy and career counseling.

In addition to Holly’s strong clinical background, she has been working over the past years on helping global organizations build leaders that are ready to take on the challenges of the VUCA world in the 21st Century. Holly’s unique approach to helping her clients has been continually complemented by her clients. She has led the charge on the implementation of experiential development-based experiences for her large dynamic customers. In addition to this, she has been instrumental in helping clients develop in unique 21st century ways through the implementation of digital to bring the experiential learning in more flexible ways.

Holly has an extensive background as a training facilitator across numerous settings and has taught graduate level courses at the University level. Training topics and focus include team building, effective communication skills, stress management, work place violence, critical incidence stress management response, emotional intelligence and mental illness in the workplace.  Holly’s facilitation skills are complimented with the utilization of assessment tools to aid in the development of effective management skills and leadership growth.

Holly has been a senior facilitator with scitrain since 2017 and has continually performed at a high level as she assists her customers to reach their full potential!

Steve Graef

National Leadership Development Consultant & Executive Coach at scitrain, ltd.

Steve is a licensed and board certified counseling psychologist with specialized expertise in sport and performance psychology. A former football player at The Ohio State University, Steve found out first hand the mental, physical, and emotional requirements necessary to perform at a high level. After graduation, Steve attended the University of Akron where he received his PhD in Counseling Psychology and crafted his educational and applied capacity to help individuals and teams manage stress and enhance performance.

Fast forward 10+ years, Steve has honed this skillset through various endeavors. As a professor and researcher of psychology, college Dean, national presenter, University sport psychologist, leadership consultant, entrepreneur, golf caddy, and rock band singer. Though the experiences have been as diverse as the lessons learned, there is a “through line” by which Steve does his work.

First and foremost, there is an emphasis on establishing a relationship that is conducive to change. One that is built on a foundation of trust, shared understanding, creativity, and rapport. On top of this relational foundation is the structure of empathy and awareness to understand and connect to the needs and goals of others. Finally, once an understanding of the destination has been achieved, Steve uses mindfulness, cognitive/behavioral, humanistic, and gestalt principles and practices as vehicles to get there.

So whether you are an athlete, a musician, an actor, or executive, the ability to manage stress and leverage the mental aspect of performance is paramount in pursuing the quest of reaching one’s fullest capacity. Though we can cover a lot of ground on our own, sometimes it’s value-added to have a side-kick supporting the journey along the way.

Steve looks forward to joining you.

Become the kind of leader that people would follow voluntarily.

– Brian Tracy

Lucas Tindell

National Leadership Development Consultant & Executive Coach at scitrain, ltd.

Lucas Tindell is an Author, Public Speaker, Corporate Trainer and Executive Coach. Lucas has spent over fifteen years working in key leadership positions focusing not only on organizational development but primarily on the development of people. He now serves as a leadership development consultant working with global leaders to identify strengths and areas of development for sustainable growth and improvement. Lucas also has over twenty years of experience as a public speaker and trainer. He has worked with private and government agencies to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary for lasting success.

Lucas is highly regarded for his ability to simplify life’s most difficult problems and help people reach the success that has often eluded them. Whether he is facilitating a training for a large group, or giving one on one advice, Lucas focuses on helping people connect the dots between what they want and what it takes to achieve it.

Lucas is also known for his exuberant delivery style in which he engages the audience with enthusiasm, passion, and a vision for positive change. His ultimate goal is to plant seeds of knowledge that will grow into deeper understanding as each person begins applying what they’ve learned to their own life and work.

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