Speakers

Sally Gerbo

Owner
Gerbo Designs
Sally Gerbo is the principal and creative director of Gerbo Designs, a premier branding and marketing communications firm known for building strong, cohesive brands that help businesses thrive. With a deep understanding of branding, marketing, and digital strategies, Sally specializes in elevating small businesses and driving local community engagement. Gerbo Designs is committed to helping companies grow and attract new clients through creative brand identity development, web design, print and digital marketing, and custom promotional products. Sally’s hands-on approach and focus on measurable success have made her firm a trusted partner for many local businesses.
 
A Modesto native and passionate advocate for community development, Sally holds a BA in Organizational Communications from Stanislaus State. She has become a recognized voice for business education and empowerment, regularly speaking at community and professional events. Her notable speaking engagements include sessions with Stanislaus Equity Partners, Stanislaus Partners in Education, Valley Builders Exchange, Valley Sierra SBDC, the Women’s Business Symposium, the Equip Women’s Conference, and her own signature Brand Camp workshops.
 
Dedicated to giving back, Sally is an advocate for creating opportunities for local businesses, believing that thriving small businesses form the backbone of vibrant communities. Her commitment to community service and business education mirrors her passion for supporting the local economy. In her personal life, Sally enjoys traveling, cooking, exploring estate sales, and reading. She cherishes time spent with her husband Ian and their three children, embracing every opportunity to connect with family and friends.
 

Larry Lewis

Area Manager
BBSI

Richard Coffey

Vice President
Opportunity Stanislaus
I have a personal passion for life-long learning, as well as a professional commitment to build programs that help individuals progress in their careers and improve organizational performance. Although my focus is in workforce planning and L&D, I have complementary experience and intrigue in HR, project management, Agile methodologies, organizational design, and large-scale complex change management.
 
Strategic Planning Initiatives
► Designed an overarching L&D strategy for Gallo and a five-year implementation plan
► Launched a phased roadmap for adoption of strategic workforce planning (SWP) practices
► Created a methodology for large-scale and complex change initiatives, including an expansive ERP implementation
 
Organizational Development & Change Management
► Hold a graduate degree in Human Resources, with a specialization in organizational development and change management
► Certified in the IMA Accelerating Change Management methodology
► Proficient in the McKinsey 7S Framework and the Galbraith Star Model
 
Project Management
► Managed projects $100M+
► Developed PMO frameworks and established a multi-year PM community of practice
► Hold a graduate degree in Project Management and Sanford Project Manager Certification
► Proficient in traditional and Agile methods, as well as hybrid approaches Teaching, Coaching & Consulting
► Regularly advise senior leadership on organizational change management, L&D and overarching strategies, knowledge management, performance support systems, communities of practice, workplace learning models, Training within Industry, and learning innovation and technology
► Taught as part of University of Washington Project Management Certificate Program
► Instructed several general management and project management graduate courses at City University of Seattle

Chris Hancock

Business Services Division Manager
Stanislaus County Workforce Development

Billy Anderson

Owner
The Level Up Group

Lukas Clary

Shareholder
Weintraub | Tobin

Lourdes Uranday

Owner

Aman Sandhu

Owner
Express Pros

Meghan Joaquin

Manager, Notary Public
Grimbleby Coleman Advisors Accountants

Dave White

CEO
Opportunity Stanislaus

Amber Edwards

Vice President
Opportunity Stanislaus

Trish Christensen

President & CEO
Modesto Chamber of Commerce

Christine
Schweininger

CEO
Valley Builders Exchange

Anna Genasci

Communication & Education Director
Stanislaus County Farm Bureau

Rita Rasuli

Comprehensive Health and Educational Services Coordinator
San Joaquin County Office of Education

Dan Agular

Risk Management Consultant
BBSI

Deborah Mull

Risk Management Consultant
BBSI

Nina Romo

Risk Management Consultant
BBSI

Adriana Garcia

Director
Stanislaus Latino Chamber of Commerce

Jonny Garcia

CEO
Stanislaus Latino Chamber of Commerce

Joshua Clayton

Owner
TOP Safety Solutions

David Thompson

Owner
TOP Safety Solutions

Mitch Eberhard

Volt on the Go Project Manager and Lead Supervisor
Opportunity Stanislaus

Fred Rasuli

Business Partner
BBSI

Kris Helton

Business Partner
BBSI

Jessica Godden

Executive Director
Stanislaus Partners in Education

Scott Kuykendall

Superintendent of Stanislaus County Schools

Ruth Garcia

Business Services Specialist
Employment Development Department EDD

Leslie Murdock

CEO

DeZigning Digital

Angelina Ceja

VP and Chief Education Officer
AgSafe Food & Farms

Jonathan Herrera

Director of Strategic Stakeholder Engagement and Customer Experience
CalSavers Retirement Savings Board

Mitch Taylor

Pacific Southwest Container