Keynote Speakers

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Kymberli Speight

Author, Speaker, & Corporate Trainer

Kymberli has taught thousands of leaders—from VPs, SVPs, and CEOs to senior military leaders, including Chiefs, Colonels, and General Officers—how to build relationships with intention, integrity, and lasting impact. Her approach is grounded in real-world experience, including her bold experiment of meeting 100 people in 100 days, which led to profound insights about how meaningful connections are formed.

She’s a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, a former military officer, and a former president of the National Speakers Association’s (NSA) Austin Chapter. These days, Kymberli serves as a national representative for NSA, helping leaders expand their influence, grow their circle of trust, and show up with authenticity in every interaction.

And just for the record: she jumped out of planes, flew solo, and once purchased 36 F-15E fighter jets, all before the age of 28.

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Pat Sheridan

President & CEO, INFRA

Pat Sheridan serves as the President & CEO of Independent Natural Food Retailers Association (INFRA). INFRA currently represents 375 members operating in 617 locations across 49 states, including Puerto Rico, with combined annual sales of over $3 billion.

Pat is a licensed CPA (inactive) with over 30 years of leadership experience in managing people, products, and business strategies. He joined INFRA in 2018 as our COO & CFO and moved into the CEO role with a focus on serving members through growing INFRA’s buying power and brand in the natural food and supplement industries. With a deep passion for organic and natural foods, Pat leverages his professional expertise and personal interests to support growth and innovation in the health food industry. He is actively engaged on the board of Naturally Minnesota and with the Organic Trade Association and frequently shares insights on topics related to independent retail, health food, supplements, and sustainable agriculture. Prior to joining INFRA, Pat held executive positions in diverse industries such as healthcare, organic milling, and product development.

Tom Szaky

CEO & Founder, TerraCycle

Tom Szaky is the founder and CEO of TerraCycle, an international leader in innovative sustainability solutions that creates and operates first-of-their-kind platforms in recycling, recycled materials, and reuse. Across 21 countries, TerraCycle is on a mission to rethink waste and develop practical solutions for today’s complex waste challenges. The company engages an expansive multi-stakeholder community across a wide range of accessible programs, from Fortune 500 companies to schools and individuals.

In 2019, TerraCycle launched Loop, a circular reuse platform that enables consumers to purchase products in durable, reusable packaging. Loop is available in France, Japan and the U.S., and is a key step in helping to end the epidemic of waste that is caused by 'single-use' consumption.

Tom and TerraCycle have received hundreds of social, environmental and business awards and recognition from a range of organizations including the United Nations, World Economic Forum, Fortune Magazine, Time Magazine and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Tom is the author of four books—Revolution in a Bottle, Outsmart Waste, Make Garbage Great and The Future of Packaging. Tom created, produced, and starred in TerraCycle’s reality show, “Human Resources” which aired on Pivot from 2014-2016 and is syndicated in more than 20 foreign markets on Amazon and iTunes.

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Evan Harrison

CEO, Kiss the Ground

Evan Harrison is the Chief Executive Officer of Kiss the Ground, the leading nonprofit promoting Regeneration and healthy soil as a viable solution for our wellness, water, and climate crisis. Harrison leads the organization through storytelling, education, and partnerships to connect with people everywhere and inspire millions to participate in the Regenerative Movement. Since taking the helm in July 2022, Harrison has exponentially accelerated the organization’s growth, increasing content production, growing and diversifying audiences and contributions, and creating a Partnerships program. The organization has also focused on direct work with farmers, including transformative initiatives like a $500,000 direct-to-farmer grants program which has, to date, transitioned nearly 100K acres of land to regenerative practices.

Evan has been recognized in Advertising Age’s “Entertainment A-List” and is a frequent source in publications such as Billboard, Businessweek, Crain’s, The Hollywood Reporter, New York Times, Reuters, USA Today, Variety, and The Wall Street Journal. Today, Harrison brings an aptitude for building awareness and engagement to advance Kiss the Ground’s urgent mission of improving the health of our ecosystem—from soil to the food we eat. 

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