Who’s Presenting at the NSSF Marketing and Leadership Summit
We’re bringing experts, innovators and inspirational keynote speakers to the stage who will offer insights, discussion points and creative perspectives for you and your team to consider.
Eric Barnes, COO, Managing Partner | Idea Ranch
Eric’s experience marketing outdoor brands spans three decades. His career was born of a passion for hunting, shooting and fishing. Eric led the charge to focus on the outdoor recreation vertical at Brothers & Company, now Idea Ranch. He and the Idea Ranch team have developed an approach built on understanding each client’s business in its entirety – from product development to distribution, to media and consumer habits. Their methodology blends data-driven strategic planning with compelling content to reach targets throughout the funnel and drive sales for brands like Barnes Ammunition, Sierra Ammunition, Bushnell, Hodgdon Powder, Under Armour and Bowtech.
Joe Bartozzi, President & CEO | NSSF
Joe is the President and CEO of the National Shooting Sports Foundation (“NSSF”) and the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (“SAAMI”). He is also the Chairman of the Project ChildSafe® Foundation. He has spent over 40 years in a variety of technical, legal, and executive management roles.
He is currently a member of the Board of Directors for the Council to Advance Hunting and the Shooting Sports (“CAHSS”), the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (“CSF”), and the World Forum on Shooting Activities (“WFSA”).
Joe also serves on the Board of Directors of the Connecticut Chapter of the American Red Cross and is a past Chairman of the Board of Goodwill Industries of Southern New England, where he is still serving as a member of the Goodwill Operations Committee.
Joe is a Certified Quality Engineer and a Certified Quality Auditor.
He graduated cum laude from the Quinnipiac University School of Law and is licensed to practice law in the state and federal courts of Connecticut, the state of Maine, and in the United States Supreme Court.
Joe is a 2014 recipient of the Anthony V. DeMayo Pro Bono Award, presented by the Connecticut Bar Association.
Brian Boyle, Partner | DLA Piper
Brian is a partner at DLA Piper and counsel to the NSSF. A trial lawyer and trusted business advisor, he defends clients in investigations by the Federal Trade Commission, Department of Justice and state attorneys general, represents businesses in civil litigation, and counsels clients on complex compliance matters.
Chris Cheng
Chris Cheng is History Channel's Top Shot Season 4 Champion. For the past 12 years, Cheng has been a staunch Second Amendment and diversity advocate having served on the NSSF and NRA Outreach Committees. He has testified in front of the United States Senate against gun control, and is the author of the highly acclaimed book "Shoot to Win." Chengappeared on the cover of RECOIL magazine to promote #2AForAll, and he is also a Board Member for the Pink Pistols and the Asian Pacific American Gun Owners Association.
Mike Evans
Equipping Organizations and Individuals to Thrive Through Artificial Intelligence Impact, Disruption & Change and Today's Sea of Sameness. In addition to being a leading authority on Artificial Intelligence Impact and Future Work, clients rely upon Mike’s solutions to; Accelerate Change, Shape Their Optimal Culture, Unleash Personal and Organizational Accountability, Flawlessly Execute Key Strategies, Ignite Leadership Capacity at all Levels, and Cultivate Peak Performance.
Mike Evans is an award-winning author/speaker, and has developed a unique perspective from 20+ years of working alongside a star studded list of world-renowned thought leaders, including: Dr. John Kotter, Dr. Stephen Covey, Tom Peters, Jim Kouzes, Hyrum Smith, Steve Farber and Chris McChesney. Mike served in executive leadership and consulting roles with Kotter International, FranklinCovey, and Tom Peters Company. 34 of Fortune 50 are clients.
His personal mission is to help individuals, teams and organizations accelerate their ability to achieve more than they ever believed possible. Clients describe him as inspiring, motivating and a ball of energy with an unequalled focus and passion for helping them achieve their desired results – both professional and personal.
Patrick Finnegan, EVP & Group Account Director | Swanson Russell
As Executive Vice President / Group Account Director, Patrick leads the long-term brand planning and strategy for Swanson Russell’s outdoor recreation accounts. He has deep expertise in brand marketing, product launches, and collaborating to create disruptive ideas that build authentic and powerful connections between shooters and hunters, and the products they depend on.
Patrick has over two decades of experience marketing for national and global outdoor brands, and a lifetime as an avid (yet surprisingly average) shooter, hunter, backpacker, outdoorsman, and angler. Patrick is fueled by the belief that effective marketing creates more meaningful experiences for shooters and hunters, and ultimately drives success for the brands they trust.
Patrick’s other interests include bourbon, Brazilian jiu jitsu, and sharing his love of the outdoors with his kids, friends, colleagues, and neighbors.
Jon Gordon
Jon Gordon’s best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. His principles have been put to the test by numerous Fortune 500 companies, professional and college sports teams, school districts, hospitals, and non-profits. He is the author of 27 books including 14 best sellers and 5 children’s books. His books include the timeless classic The Energy Bus which has sold over 2 million copies, The Carpenter which was a top 5 business book of the year, Training Camp, The Power of Positive Leadership, The Power of a Positive Team, The Coffee Bean, Stay Positive, and The Garden. Jon and his tips have been featured on The Today Show, CNN, CNBC, The Golf Channel, Fox and Friends and in numerous magazines and newspapers. His clients include The Los Angeles Dodgers, Campbell’s Soup, Dell, Publix, Southwest Airlines, Miami Heat, The Los Angeles Rams, Snapchat, Truist Bank, Clemson Football, Northwestern Mutual, West Point Academy and more.
Josh Linkner
On the business front, he’s been the founder and CEO of five tech companies, which created over 10,000 jobs and sold for a combined value of over $200 million. He’s the co-founder and Managing Partner of Muditā (mooDEE-tah) Venture Partners - an early-stage venture capital firm investing in groundbreaking technologies. Over the last 30 years, he's helped over 100 startups launch and scale, creating over $1 billion in investor returns. He's twice been named the EY Entrepreneur of The Year and is the recipient of the United States Presidential Champion of Change Award.
While proud of his business success, his roots are in the dangerous world of jazz music. He’s been playing guitar in smoky jazz clubs for 40 years, studied at the prestigious Berklee College of Music, and has performed over 1000 concerts around the world.
His experiences in both business and music led him to become one of the world’s foremost experts on innovation. Josh is the co-founder and Chairman of Platypus Labs, a global research, training, and consulting firm. Today, he’s on a mission to help leaders Find A Way™ through creative problem-solving, inventive thinking, and ingenuity.
Scott McKlain
Scott McKain is a customer experience (the Ultimate CX®) and distinction expert teaching companies and individuals how to establish strategies and execute seamlessly to stand out from the competition. Known internationally as a top-rated keynote speaker and virtual presenter, Scott’s clients represent the world’s most iconic brands.
Recognized for his success in business and academics, Scott is a member of the “in residence” faculty of High Point University, the “Sales and Marketing Hall of Fame,” and the “Professional Speakers Hall of Fame.” His latest book was named by “Forbes” as one of the “ten best business books of the year.”
Corey Thomas
Corey has lived in the Amazon ecosystem for the last decade, doing everything from creating a multi-million dollar reseller account to building one of the fastest-growing Amazon direct-import businesses in the world. Seeing the massive opportunities available to companies who can compete effectively in the Amazon marketplace, Corey launched one of the first Amazon Exclusive Agencies in 2016. Today, Corey applies all his talent and expertise to a broad AMZ Atlas client base in desperate need of hyper-focused Amazon services. His leadership ensures that AMZ Atlas offers the most reliable and flexible services available to our clients. Corey earned his MBA from the University of Portland in Portland, OR. Today, he keeps busy with a growing business at AMZ Atlas AND a growing family at home.
Rob Southwick, President | Southwick Associates
Rob Southwick founded Southwick Associates in 1990 and for 33 years the firm has specialized in market and economic research within the hunting, shooting and sportfishing sectors. Southwick Associates provides comprehensive custom and syndicated insights regarding consumers and market trends to resource agencies, industry associations, sportsmen’s non-profit organizations, outdoor manufacturers, retailers, investment firms and more. Clients include NSSF, Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation, Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, nearly all state fish and wildlife agencies and a majority of the outdoor manufacturers in the U.S. hunting and fishing industry. Southwick also serves the American Sportfishing Association and NSSF, which recognized Southwick Associates as its top quantitative research vendor. Southwick Associates’ experience serving the outdoors community provides an unmatched level of knowledge and understanding of the traditional outdoor consumer.
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