Jeff is currently Senior Marketing Director at Hughes, a leading provider of fully managed SD-WAN and digital media services dedicated to transforming distributed organizations into better-connected, customer-focused enterprises. In this role, Jeff works across markets to understand customer needs, technology adoption trends, and the direction of digital transformation to ensure Hughes is ready with the solutions customers need to meet their business goals.
He focuses on the Customer Experience by mapping out the consumer journey and path-to-purchase within brick and mortar retail. Known as an empathetic mind-reader, he analyzes what the consumer is thinking and feeling before, during and after their retail experience. Gavin made the switch from the advertising world to the retail industry a few years prior to 2010, and demonstrated his creative capabilities within retail as a creative director for a company similar to Harbor before coming onboard. His generalist point-of-view helps him empathize with client requests and work within the parameters of the company and client alike. Outside of the office, Gavin enjoys spending time with his children doing anything from building outlandish couch forts to doling out the infamous “Draw 2” card in Uno.
Debbie Braney is SVP, of Global Marketing at Glassbox where she leans on 20 years of B2B tech marketing experience to drive the rapid growth of the Digital Experience Intelligence company. Prior to Glassbox, she founded and was the principal of Braney Performance Marketing. Debbie also spent 11 years at Hitachi where she served in marketing leadership roles such as VP, Digital & Customer Experience, and VP, Integrated Marketing. She established the Women of Hitachi mentorship program and has served as a mentor in Women Unlimited's LEAD program.
Rekha Brar is Blossom Box Jewelry Founder and CEO, leading an international brand dedicated to enabling women to express their individuality. An entrepreneur with a background in accounting, Rekha has run Blossom Box with Yahoo Small Business since 2011.
In 2019, Paul joined Vibenomics as Chief Strategy Officer to help develop the GTM strategy for the company’s first-to-market Audio In-Store advertising solution. Following a successful launch, Brenner was promoted to President of Audio OOH to oversee all efforts surrounding revenue-generating activity and related partnerships. After the company’s recent integration with Mood Media, Paul was promoted to SVP of Retail Media and Partnerships, where he works to evangelize and innovate the In-Store segment of Retail Media.
Chris Bretschger, Managing Partner at Bastion Agency, is a seasoned marketer with over 20 years of experience in integrated marketing. He has developed brand strategies, managed media campaigns, and built analytics tools for clients like Mazda, Adidas, Jenny Craig, and Kia. When not leading Bastion, Chris enjoys superyacht regatta racing on the open seas.
Martha is certified in Customer Experience (CCXP) and holds a Blackbelt in Six Sigma. She founded Interaction Metrics, an agency known for its deep scientific approach to text analytics, customer service evaluations, and a wide array of surveys. A sought-after speaker, Martha has been featured at numerous conferences and events, including ASCRS, Project Management Institute (PMI), HDI, American Marketing Association, NICSA at the Harvard Club, Operations Summit, and SOCAP International.
James founded his first internet company in 1994, and since then has been at the forefront of new media and eCommerce as an entrepreneur and as a leader in the most innovative global agencies and consultancies. As CEO and co-founder of Amplience, the leading customer-first commerce experience platform, James is committed to building a world-class software company that is at the heart of digital transformation initiatives in every sector.
Brian brings more than 25 years of experience to his role at Apply Digital, including program management, presales support, strategy, UX design, and technical architecture development. His experience includes delivering interactive digital projects for Wal-Mart, Adidas, Microsoft, JPMorgan Chase and more. As a member of the MACH Alliance Technology Council, Brian develops compliance standards for composable technology and advocates for the MACH approach in thought leadership content. When he’s not working, Brian enjoys going to NFL games, playing electric guitar, and traveling.
In her role as the VP of Marketing at Speedeon, Lori is responsible for developing and executing the company's overall marketing strategy. Boasting over 25 years of experience in the sector, Lori has worked with a wide range of organizations to develop effective marketing strategies that drive business growth and deliver results.
Mark Calvillo is the Senior Vice President of Product, driving overall product strategy and leading the product management and user experience teams. Mark is a strategic product management and innovation professional with entrepreneurial skills and 20+ years of technology and product leadership experience over both web and mobile. He is skilled in managing the full product life cycle (conception to consumer) by collaborating with customers, technical teams and executives. He holds a degree in Information Technology from Chapman University.
An accomplished and adaptable professional in digital communications and Public Relations. Over ten years of skilled experience in social media marketing, content strategy, consumer and media relations, event planning and coordination. With a Degree in Public Relations & Marketing and a Master´s in Advertising Accounts Management Strategic Innovation in Marketing and Advertising.