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Ashly Perez de Tejada
Executive Assistant & Conference Co-Chair. Westminster PD
Ashly has seven years of law enforcement experience, five of which have been in the Executive Assistant role. She has a varied career that includes work in tiny non-profits to the largest consulting firm in the world. Her work experience includes research, project management, administration, and quite a bit in between (including having published articles in peer reviewed journals). She is a Colorado native, boy mom, and is married to her high school sweetheart.
Courtney Driscoll
Police Division Coordinator & Conference Co-Chair. Arvada PD
A proud Colorado native, I’ve dedicated the past 17 years to serving my community through a career in law enforcement, as a non-sworn employee. I’ve had the opportunity to work at both the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and the Arvada Police Department. Outside of work, I stay busy keeping up with my two energetic kids and husband! We enjoy making the most of Colorado’s great outdoors. I’m deeply passionate about helping others and strive to make a positive impact every day—both at home and in my career.
Derek Crawford
Owner – Software Solutions Team
For over 25 years, I has been developing and delivering dynamic software training classes designed to increase employee productivity using office programs.
I am the founder and owner of Software Solutions Team, located in San Luis Obispo, CA. Software Solutions Team is the largest software training company in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. Specializing in Microsoft 365 applications, we provide end-user training to employees of public and private sector organizations throughout the western United States.
My energetic training approach has won acclaim for developing skills on the practical use of programs in fast-paced business environments – with emphasis on time-saving tips and tricks
Gary Wegner
Gary the Google Guy
I provide custom solutions to help clients optimize their adoption of Google Workspace products & features and transition from legacy platforms. Through client interaction and conversations, data metrics, business analysis, and change management, I am able to coach and assist in the ROI for clients around the Workspace solution. I am strategic, flexible, creative, solution-oriented and experienced in delivering user-centric services.
Google Workspace Certified Trainer
Google Apps Support Expert
Google Apps for Work Customer Success Manager
Julie Watson-Ledbetter
Director of Development Neighbors Building Neighborhoods
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Kari Knutson
Speaker | Trainer | Coach | Storyteller
Kari A. Knutson, MA, is a professional speaker, therapist, and storyteller who takes psychology ‘off the couch’ and brings it to the people. She is an expert in the field of emotional intelligence and human development. Her speaking, training, and coaching work focuses on helping people transform their organizations through developing interpersonal skills and bridging cultural and communication divides.
In addition to training and coaching, Kari has a podcast called ‘Get Big Out Loud’ where she talks about applied psychology and explores the complex ride of life. She also performs in a laugh-out-loud storytelling show that she wrote and directed called, ‘Ain’t Never Met a Stranger’, which celebrates the power of human connection and the stories that unite us.
Kari lives in Denver, Colorado with her husband, two children, two cats, and five very emotionally intelligent guinea pigs.
Dewayne Hill
Comedy Magician
I’m Dewayne, a G-rated Comedian and Magician, ready to bring energy and excitement to your conference!
My Vegas-quality performances have been featured on America’s Got Talent, The Travel Channel, Food Network, and HBO. They combine humor and magic to keep you engaged and entertained. I perform and travel over 100 dates per year.
Jeff Carney
FranklinCovey Instructor
Since 1987 Jeff Carney has been an outstanding training consultant and Managing Partner with Franklin Covey. Jeff teaches several Franklin Covey workshops including the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, the 5 Choices of Productivity, the Speed of Trust, the 6 Critical Practices of Leading a Team, Leadership Foundations and the 4 Disciplines of Execution. His passion and love for what he does is clear to all those who come in contact with him.
Jeff has worked with a variety of clients representing industries such as retail, state and local government, transportation, law enforcement, biotechnology, healthcare, gas and oil, real estate and defense. Currently, he leads Franklin Covey’s efforts in corrections, probation
and parole in a noble quest to change lives within prisons, jails and for those who have recently been released. He also works with various government
agencies and non-profit organizations. FranklinCovey has awarded Jeff the President’s Club award numerous times for outstanding achievement. He was the recipient of Franklin
Covey’s highest award – The Summit Award – for excellence.
Jeff received his Bachelor of Science degree in marketing from Brigham Young University. He later graduated from the University of Utah with a Masters of Business Administration. In addition, Jeff loves the outdoors. He especially loves backpacking, fly fishing, and distance
running. Jeff, his wife Sally, and his four children
reside in Littleton, Colorado.