Brent Yax
CEO, Awecomm

A passionate advocate for helping businesses remove technology barriers and accelerate growth, Brent has spent more than 25 years helping organizations align technology with business outcomes. He is also a frequent contributor on WJR Radio, FOX 2 News, and Crain’s Detroit, where he shares insights on technology, cybersecurity, AI, and business strategy.

Jesse Alexander
Executive VP of Operations, Awecomm

Jesse Alexander brings more than 20 years of executive leadership experience driving technology, operations, AI, cybersecurity, and business transformation across startups, SMBs, and global enterprises. Having held senior leadership roles at LexisNexis, Allscripts, Xerox, Mitsubishi, and ITS, he has led large-scale technology initiatives, managed global teams, and executed 16 mergers and acquisitions. As Executive VP of Operations of Awecomm, Jesse is focused on building scalable operations, strengthening service delivery, and helping clients leverage technology to improve business performance.

Mary Corrado
President and CEO, ASE

Mary Corrado has served as President and CEO of ASE since 2002, bringing more than 35 years of leadership experience in association management and human resources. A recognized authority on leadership, workplace culture, compensation, and employee relations, she regularly helps employers navigate today’s evolving workforce challenges. Her leadership has earned recognition from Crain’s Detroit Business, the Detroit Regional Chamber, and the Michigan Society of Association Executives, while she continues to serve on numerous professional and community boards.

Scott Goemmel
Business Advisor, A&G Advisory Services

Scott Goemmel is a founding partner and trusted business advisor who helps CEOs and executive teams build healthy, focused organizations that achieve sustainable, best-in-class results. With more than 30 years of leadership experience across technology, consulting, manufacturing, and nonprofit sectors, he specializes in business strategy, leadership development, operational excellence, governance, and mergers and acquisitions. Since selling his business in 2010, Scott has helped organizations drive profitable growth while actively supporting nonprofit boards and leadership initiatives.

Frank Sadeghi
President & Board Member, SensCy

Frank Sadeghi is President and a Board Member of SensCy, where he leads the company’s growth strategy, market expansion, and business performance. With more than 20 years of executive leadership experience, he has built and scaled high-performing organizations across cybersecurity, technology, cloud, and HR solutions. A frequent speaker on cybersecurity, executive leadership, and business resilience, Frank has helped establish SensCy as a trusted leader in practical, business-focused cyber risk management.

Gabriel Friedlander
Founder & CEO, Wizer,

Gabriel Friedlander is the Founder & CEO of Wizer, whose mission is to make basic security awareness a basic life skill for everyone. Wizer has been rapidly growing since being founded in 2019, and now serves 20K+ organizations across 50 countries. Before founding Wizer, Gabriel was the co-founder of ObserveIT (acquired by Proofpoint). With over a decade of experience studying human behavior, he is a prolific content creator on social media, focusing on online safety to elevate public understanding of digital risks. His engaging 1-minute videos have captured the attention of millions worldwide, going viral for their impactful messages.