Keynote Speakers
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Marshall Goldsmith |
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Dr. Marshall Goldsmith is a Thinkers 50 Hall of Fame member and the only two-time #1 Leadership Thinker in the World, recognized as a top-rated executive coach for years. His clients include over 200 global CEOs, and he’s a #1 New York Times bestselling author of What Got You Here Won’t Get You There, MOJO, Triggers, and The Earned Life, with over 3 million copies sold. Marshall has received lifetime achievement awards from top organizations, including SHRM, the National Academy for Human Resources, and the Association for Talent Development. Holding a PhD from UCLA, Marshall pioneered using 360-degree feedback in leadership, laying the groundwork for executive coaching. With nearly 40 years of experience, he remains the leading expert on leadership and coaching for behavioral change. |
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Meg Lassarat |
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Meg Lassarat is a high-profile strategic leader and experienced independent board member with over 25 years of global experience. Currently, Meg serves as an independent board member for eight firms in the Capital Projects Industry - Dudek, Alta Southwest, Ardurra, ENGobal, Hargrove, Walbec, Verlume, and Engineers Without Borders. In the executive space, most recently, Meg was the Chief Financial Officer for Exyte Energy – a $5B global E&C firm. Before Exyte, Meg was the CFO at Louis Berger, Kentz, and Mustang Engineering. She was awarded Houston’s CFO of the Year and the Legacy Award from Texas A&M’s Former Student Association. |
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Shane McCormick |
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Shane McCormick is President of Martin/Martin, a civil and structural engineering firm recognized for its innovation, client service, and employee-centric culture. With a diverse portfolio across sectors like aviation, healthcare, and education, Shane has led the company through significant growth, including a 30% staff increase and the addition of three offices. A graduate of Duke University and the University of Illinois, Shane began his career at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, gaining expertise in managing large teams. Since joining Martin/Martin in 2005, he has overseen key initiatives, including the Vision 2030 strategy focused on growth, innovation, and sustainability. |
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Bob Kelleher |
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Bob Kelleher is a best-selling author of five books, keynote speaker, global thought leader on employee engagement, and AEC industry expert who travels the globe sharing his insights on employee engagement, leadership, and workforce trends. Bob is also the Founder and President of The Employee Engagement Group, and host of The HR Summit since its inception in 2010. Previously, Bob spent 25 years in the A/E/C industry, including roles with AECOM as Chief HR Officer; ENSR as Executive Vice President of Organizational Development, and Chief Operating Officer; and Metcalf & Eddy as Director of Human Resources. |
Breakout Speakers
Testimonials
"Many conferences I have attended in the past have "some" good sessions...even some great ones - but I've never felt like ALL of the sessions - from keynotes to breakouts were so phenomenal! They were all great sessions!"
- Tamara Goff, Principal/Director of Marketing & Communications at HBG Design
“First time coming to the A/E/C HR Summit and was blown away with the information presented to us and the knowledge I walked away with.”
- Kristen Benton, HR Generalist at R.E.Y. Engineers
“Off the charts incredible!!”
- Chad Robertson, HR Director at Fisher Associates
“Great information that I will share with senior leadership and our board.”
- Laurie Iulg, HR Director at LJB Inc.
“Keynote speakers were phenomenal!”
- Audra Augustin, Regional HR Specialist at CRB
