2025 Business Summit Speakers

KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Topsie VandenBosch
THE Business Mindset Coach for Entrepreneurs, Executives & CEOs
Topsie VandenBosch, a dynamic Mindset and Emotional Intelligence Coach, will deliver the keynote address. VandenBosch helps CEOs and business leaders build self-awareness, strengthen decision-making and lead with confidence. She began her career as a licensed clinical social worker, serving diverse populations from prison systems to addiction recovery. After nearly a decade running a successful private practice, she transitioned to full-time coaching to empower business owners with the emotional skills needed to grow and thrive. Today, she combines her clinical expertise with a passion for entrepreneurship, equipping leaders to overcome mindset challenges and achieve lasting business success.
https://www.topsievandenbosch.com/
SPEAKERS AND TOPICS


BREAKOUT SESSION I

Josh Want
J. Want Property Group at Compass
The AI Marketing Toolkit: What Every Small Business Should Be Doing Right Now

Leo Simpson
Lone Star College - Montgomery
Avoiding Sales & Marketing Pitfalls for Sustainable Growth

Katherine Kleemann
Spherion Staffing & Recruitment
From Campus to Career: What Gen Z Wants from Employers, and How to Compete for Their Talent

Rachael Rolon
The Rolon Law Firm, PLLC
Thinking Way Ahead –
Business Succession Planning

Stephen Zogal
Spring Tax Advisors
Tax Strategies for Financial Stability in 2025
BREAKOUT SESSION II

Bob Milner
Sam Houston State University
Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders: Leveraging Business Excellence, Workforce Innovation and Community Engagement for Strategic Stability

Megan Alarid
Heightened Leaders
The Health of Your Organization: From Culture to Cash Learn How To Build A Great Business

Marco Cerrato
Business Logix, LLC
AI Agents – Driving Business Value and Productivity

Kristi Leggett
Community Assistance Center
Leading From The Heart: Building Soft Skills Through Volunteer Leadership

Amy Davidson
Montgomery County Attorney
Solving Workforce Challenges: Real World Employment Scenarios
