Executive Insight Series

EXECUTIVE INSIGHT SERIES

Building Confidence In Your Decision Making Strategies

Dear Top Executives,

The Master Builders of Iowa’s most recent Strategic Plan calls for the creation and development of an exclusive forum tailored specifically to executives within our membership. MBI will strive to provide perspectives to leaders within our membershipbase through a program we are calling “Executive Insights”. Here, company leaders will have an opportunity to participate in exclusive idea and thought leadership sessions.

(Only executive leadership from MBI’s membership will be invited.)

MBI is excited to provide this program as a way to enhance member engagement and provide value for your membership investment.

Master Builders of Iowa President & CEO

BUILDING CONFIDENCE IN YOUR DECISION MAKING STRATEGIES

At MBI, we are seeking company leaders at the executive level to attend our newest series, Executive Insights. To generate a robust and holistic set of insights for use by leaders of MBI companies, our volunteer leaders decided to commission a research study that would focus on industry literature review, local and global trends analysis, executive focus groups of MBI members, an online membership survey and closing out the research by sharing the information in a proprietary manner through facilitated working sessions. These sessions will unveil the findings of the research project to better equip business leaders as you plan for the next 90 days, 1-year and 3-year pictures.

SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR:

• Top Executives from MBI member companies.

• Attendance will be by invitation-only.

• These sessions are FREE to invited members

**Due to spacing restrictions, some attendees will be provided a virtual link to attend in the comfort of their office or home If you have any questions, contact Ben Hammes, Director of Public Affairs at BHammes@MBI.Build.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Thursday, May 4, 2023

ELEVATE - Business & Events Center 4100 Westown Pkwy West Des Moines, Iowa

AGENDA

Program 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Reception 4:30 PM - 6:00 pm

We encourage you to register as soon as possible to secure your spot due to spacing restrictions.

WHO IS BÂTON GLOBAL

BÂton Global – a global firm driven by a desire to bring together the best of academic research with cutting-edge technologies – has been hired to commission this research study tailored for the chief executives of MBI-member companies. To better understand Baton Global’s work, please visit www.batonglobal.com.

BÂTON GLOBAL PROJECT TEAM

Chrissy Culek Research Lead

Chrissy focuses on customized research for B|G. She has studied and gained experience in public administration, international relations and the unique field of human security.

Prior to joining B|G, Chrissy worked for Cuyahoga County Council in Cleveland, Ohio where she helped manage daily administrative and legislative operations for 11 elected representatives.

Chrissy holds a master’s degree in Public & International Affairs from the University of Pittsburgh and a bachelor’s degree in English and International Studies from the University of Dayton, where she graduated summa cum laude.

Jeffrey Kappen Partner

Dr. Jeffrey Kappen is a founding partner of Bâton Global, a data-driven advisory firm working in the areas of strategy, leadership, innovation, and research. He serves private and public sector organizations with the development and execution of their global strategies, leadership development programs, and market research projects. Prior to transitioning into an advisory role, Jeff held positions in the areas of economic development and international sales and marketing. Concurrent to his leadership role at Bâton Global, Jeff is also an Associate Professor of Management and International Business at Drake University where he teaches in in the areas of entrepreneurship, global studies and sustainable development, and organizational leadership. He has served as director of the Nelson Institute for Diplomacy and International Affairs and his dedication to global engagement was recently recognized with Principal Global Citizenship Award. His first book, Am I Doing This Right? with co-authors Tony Thelen and Matthew Mitchell was published in October 2022. Jeff did his undergraduate work at Beloit College, earned an MBA from the University of Wisconsin, and completed his Ph.D. in Management and Organization Studies at the University of Massachusetts.

Max Hoxie Consultant

As a Consultant with Bâton Global. Max has experience in both data and project management, process improvement, strategic planning, and research for clients in the public and private sectors.

Approaching his work and life as a servant leader, he works to bring out the best in others and himself. Max is passionate about using his experience in creating strategic plans and operational efficiencies, in tandem with his interpersonal skills to help create measurable, efficient, and sustainable impact for clients.

Max graduated Summa Cum Laude with departmental honors from Drake University, with majors inInternational Business and Marketing on the Sales and Sales Management Track, while minoring in Management & Organizational Leadership.

Molly Lopez Senior Advisor

Molly is a business development leader who assists organizations to define the challenges they face and puts them on track for success.

Prior to joining BG in 2020, she retired from a 30-year career in association management. Molly owned an accredited association management company, specializing in organization transformation of trade associations and professional societies. As president, she ensured client retention, and empowered high-functioning teams. Molly served as an executive director, strategist, member advocate, and events professional for national and state associations. She is a Certified Association Executive (CAE) and earned her M.S. and B.A. from Iowa State University.

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