Young Professionals Leadership Conference of Northwest Florida

The Young Professionals Leadership Conference hosted by the Crestview Area, Destin, Greater Fort Walton Beach, Niceville Valparaiso, and Walton Area Chambers of Commerce are coming together to explore the knowledge of our community and business leaders. There will be panels and speakers of various topics for the attendees on leadership, involvement and more!

Schedule: 
11:30 a.m. – Lunch Catered by Zaxby's
 
11:45 a.m. – Welcome
                
12 p.m. – Keynote Presentation #1
                Lt. Col. Michael Loconsolo, Commander of 1st Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group
             
1 p.m. – Panel: Turning Criticism Into Advice
              Panelists: Crestview City Manager Tim Bolduc
              Shantelle Dedicke, Frances Roy Agency
              Catherine Morgan, Inspire Bridges
              City of Destin Mayor Bobby Wagner
              Niceville City Councilman Abner Williams
                
2 p.m. – Keynote Presentation #2
              Lt. Gen. Gordon Fornell, USAF (Retired)
 
3 p.m. – Panel: Is Community Involvement a Career Catalyst?
              Panelists: Kevin Bowyer, Warren Averett
              Nathan Cordle, Burg Wynn, P.A.
              Heather Ruiz, Bit-Wizards
              Neko Stubblefield, Eglin Federal Credit Union
              Marion Riley Taylor, Crosspoint
 
4 p.m. – Keynote Presentation #3
              Gordon King, Chief Executive Office, Okaloosa Gas District
 
4:45 p.m. - Wrap Up