Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference Speakers

2025 Speaker List

Scott Asmus

photo and bio

Brenda Aufdenkamp

photo and bio

Travis Barker

photo and bio

Dena Beck

photo and bio

Becky Boesen

photo and bio

Jamie Bright

photo and bio

Lisa Citta
Profile picture of Lisa Citta

Lisa Citta will explore how entrepreneurship can fill gaps, create jobs, and strengthen local communities. Through real-world experience in community service and owning multiple businesses, she will highlight strategies for overcoming challenges, fostering innovation, and building businesses that not only succeed but also contribute to the local economic environment and strengthen local connections.

Brent Custer

photo and bio

Shaniya DeNaeyer Albertus

photo and bio

Ben Dutton

photo and bio

Deb Egenberger

photo and bio

TinaMaria Fernandez

photo and bio

Lindsay Hastings

photo and bio

Chloe Higgins

photo and bio

Odee Ingersoll

photo and bio

Molly Jeffres

photo and bio

Alisha Juelfs

photo and bio

Shawn Kaskie

photo and bio

Mayor Brandon Kelliher

photo and bio

Katelyn Larson

photo and bio

Doris Lux

photo and bio

Marla Marx

photo and bio

Nick McNew

photo and bio

Charlotte Narjes

photo and bio

Marilyn Schlake

photo and bio

Bryan Slone

photo and bio

Kimberly Stanke

photo and bio

Rachael Surmick

photo and bio

Rulon Taylor

photo and bio

Andrea Thomas

photo and bio

Jason Tuller

photo and bio

Rebecca Vogt

photo and bio

Eastlyn Wright

photo and bio

Emily Wurl

photo and bio

Nate Wyatt

photo and bio