SPEAKER
Lisa Linke
Rebecca Sohn
Cayne Collier
Innovation through Improvisation
The Second City has been performing sketch comedy in front of audiences for over 50 years, making it the standard by which comedy and improv in America is judged. So much talent has come from the ranks of the company’s many theaters over the years, it reads like a who’s who of contemporary American comedy. Some of their most well-known alumni are John Belushi, Gilda Radner, Dan Aykroyd, John Candy, Mike Myers, Chris Farley, Tina Fey, Rachel Dratch, Steve Carrell and Stephen Colbert to name a few. Second City Communications works with corporate groups to create a fun, interactive and unconventional approach to training and entertainment. Working with groups as small as 4 and as large as 18000, they have worked with the employees of over 400 Fortune 1000 companies.
Lisa received a BS in Sociology from Indiana University and spent time working as a marketing training specialist before receiving an MBA and MA in Human Resources/Industrial Relations from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
While working for Deloitte & Touche as a senior consultant in the human resources strategy group for government, public and non-profit organizational projects, she began taking classes at The Second City Training Center. Recognizing the similarity between improv and business skills, she continued to study improvisation until leaving consulting to pursue performing full-time in the summer of 2001.
Since that time, she has graduated from The Second City conservatory and comedy writing programs, as well as the iO (formerly ImprovOlympic) and Annoyance Theater training centers. In the past she also coordinated RECESS, The Playground Theater’s outreach program that brings improvisation skills into public school classrooms and children’s organizations on a volunteer basis.
She currently performs at iO, ComedySportz and The Playground Theater, as well as with various independent shows in Chicago. She has previously performed with the long-running production of Sex in the Suburbs and The Baritones at The Noble Fool Theater in downtown Chicago. She also teaches and directs as well as produces shows.
Rebecca is an alumna of the Second City National Touring Company and the Second City ETC stage in Chicago. She has been improvising for 22 years and teaching for 15. For the last 9 she’s been working for Second City Communications in every role available: writer, actor, director and facilitator for nearly 200 Corporate Clients. She worked as a copywriter for the Ad Agency DraftFCB. She has a thriving career outside the corporate world as well. She co-wrote a musical for Second City’s Theatricals division and wrote and performed her one-woman show on the SC ETC stage. As a “legit actress” she has performed with The Steppenwolf Theatre, Remy Bumppo, About Face and other Chicago theaters, has appeared on TV, in Independent movies and has done Voice Overs. Her name is well known throughout the ever-growing improv communities in Chicago, New York and LA. She currently improvises with Virgin Daquiri at Improv Olympic, teaches and improvises at The Annoyance Theatre with In A World and recently improvised a play with Almost Atlanta at Second City’s Skybox. She looks forward to headlining with Switchboard in the upcoming Out Of Bounds improv festival in Austin, TX in September 2011.
Cayne has been writing and performing stand-up comedy for 18 years. For 10 years, Cayne owned, operated and was the emcee of Chicago’s longest running independent stand-up comedy showcase, “The Elevated”. In 2005, Cayne was chosen as “Chicagoan of the Year: in Comedy” by the Chicago Tribune. Cayne has also written and performed sketch comedy for over a decade. He worked for five years with the acclaimed sketch group, “Brick” and toured nationally for over a year with The Second City National Touring Company. Cayne also has been performing and teaching improvisation for just about as long, with stints at improv theaters and theater organizations in town such as: ComedySportz, The Second City, iO (formerly The ImprovOlympic), The Funny Farm, and The Noble Fool Theater Cabaret.
Don’t miss Chicago’s esteemed Second City
as they bring their special brand of comedy to Wyoming. Learn how to “improve through improv! “Monday, February 27, 2012
8:00 - 9:45 am - Grand Ballroom B
Andria Ryan
Immigration Compliance 101 and Beyond
Back to the Basics - Good Human Resources Strategies
in Troubled Times
What To Do When The Government Knocks - A
Proactive Approach
Andria Ryan is a
partner in the Atlanta office. She represents
employers in virtually every area of employment and
labor law. She spends much of her time counseling
employers in day to day employment and labor
decisions and educating employers about prevention
and practical solutions to workplace problems. She
is a frequent speaker to industry groups and human
resources professionals on such topics as avoiding
harassment in the workplace, maintaining a union
free workplace, avoiding discrimination claims,
proper interviewing, and effective discipline and
discharge techniques.
Areas of Practice
Supervisor Training, Employment Discrimination and
Harassment, Employment Policies and Procedures
Sexual Harassment, Compliance Audits and Counseling
Hospitality Law
Bar Admissions
Georgia
Education
Catholic University of
America, Columbus School of Law, Washington, DC
J.D. 1988
American University, Washington, DC
B.A. 1985
Professional Activities
Chair of the Labor and Employment Law Section of the
State Bar of Georgia
Community Involvement
List Community Involvement
Court Admissions
List Court Admissions
Monday, February 27, 2012
10:00 - 11:30 am - Wyoming Room A B
3:30 - 5:00 pm - Wyoming Room A B
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
9:30 - 11:00 - Wyoming Room A B
Peter Yesawich
The New Post-Recession Traveler: What’s Changed and Where Are We Heading?
"Peter C. Yesawich is vice chairman of MMGY Global, America’sleading marketing, advertising and public relations agency serving travel, leisure and lifestyle clients. The agency represents clients in every category of the travel industry through offices across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe.
MMGY is an integrated marketing communications company that
is known for its strategic thinking, breakthrough creativity and
innovation in marketing practice. The firm’s Research & Brand
Strategy Group is also regarded as one of the most respected
sources of insights on the emerging travel habits, preferences and
intentions of Americans and coauthors the widely acclaimed
Portrait of American Travelers℠ survey with Harrison Group, LLC.
Yesawich is a frequent commentator on travel trends in such
publications as The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times,
The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Time, Newsweek and Business
Week. He is also featured on the CNN, CNBC, MSNBC and BBC World
television networks and National Public Radio."
Monday, February 27, 2012
10:00 - 11:30 am - Wyoming Room C D
Lynn Birleffi
Legislative Briefing and Lunch
WLRA Executive Director Lynn Birleffi is currently the President of Wyoming Associations and Government Affairs Network (WAGAN), an association management, government affairs and public relations firm. She currently manages the Wyoming Lodging and Restaurant Association and the Wyoming Travel Industry Coalition.
She is a graduate of the Institute for Organizational Management, a member of the National Associations of Hotel Association Executives (ISHE), Council of State Restaurants and the Council of State Retail Associations.
She is a former two term member of the Wyoming House of Representatives, a graduate of the University of Wyoming in History and International Relations, was a Fulbright Scholar to India and has a Masters Degree in History from the University of New Mexico.
Monday, February 27, 2012
11:45 - 1:30 pm - Grand Ballroom B
Jim Anderson
Legislative Briefing and Lunch
Senate President Party: Republican
District: Senate District 02
Counties: Converse/Platte
House: 1997-2000 Senate: 2001-Present
2009-2010 Senate Majority Floor Leader
2007-2008 Senate Vice President
Education:
Douglas High School
Chadron State - BS-Ed
UW - post graduate work
Organization(s):
UW Alumni Assn
Rotary
WY Pioneer Assn
Glenrock Chamber of Commerce
NRA
Moose
Farm Bureau
Committees
Monday, February 27, 2012
11:45 - 1:30 pm - Grand Ballroom B
Edward Buchanan
Legislative Briefing and Lunch
Speaker Of The House Party: RepublicanDistrict: House District 04
Counties: Goshen
House: 2003-Present
2009-2010 House Majority Floor Leader
2007-2008 House Majority Whip
Monday, February 27, 2012
11:45 - 1:30 pm - Grand Ballroom B
BIOS
Candice Knezevic
The United States of Awesome Possiblities
Candice Knezevic is Director of Grassroots and Industry Relations for the U.S. Travel Association, the national, non-profit organization representing all components of the $1.8 trillion travel industry. She brings over ten years of advocacy experience to lead the organization’s grassroots efforts to protect and promote travel to and within the United States. Candice developed the Power of Travel Coalition and has overseen its growth to over 400,000 employee advocates.Candice Knezevic is Director of Grassroots and Industry Relations for the U.S. Travel Association, the national, non-profit organization representing all components of the $1.8 trillion travel industry. She brings over ten years of advocacy experience to lead the organization’s grassroots efforts to protect and promote travel to and within the United States. Candice developed the Power of Travel Coalition and has overseen its growth to over 400,000 employee advocates.
Monday, February 27, 2012
3:30 - 5:00 am - Wyoming Room C D
Michael Carroll
The United States of Awesome Possiblities
Michael Carroll serves as Director of Partner Programs at Brand USA, the new marketing organization charged with promoting foreign leisure, business and scholarly travel to the United States in order to maximize the economic and social benefits of that travel for communities across the country.Michael brings to Brand USA more than 20 years of marketing and advertising experience. He is a veteran of agencies large and small including DDB, SpikeDDB, Ogilvy & Mather, Mad Dogs & Englishmen and Euro RSCG MVBMS, where he has managed some of the world’s most notable brands. Michael has played major roles in marketing platforms and campaigns for Intel, Minolta, Bass Ale, Atkins, Canadian Club, Michelin, Rossignol and for tourism brands including Amtrak, Universal Orlando and the Irish Tourist Board.
Monday, February 27, 2012
3:30 - 5:00 am - Wyoming Room C D
Lisa Simon
The United States of Awesome Possiblities
Lisa Simon is the president of NTA, the premier travel and tourism association in North America.NTA has a global membership of 3,000 tourism professionals involved in the growth and development of the packaged travel industry. NTA tour operators package group and independent travel to, from and within North America.
Simon began her tenure with NTA in 1985 and served as its senior vice president from 1998 to 2004. She has managed NTA’s education, certification and marketing activities, as well as having served as the director of the National Tourism Foundation (now Tourism Cares).
Simon’s expertise is in organizational change and strategic planning. With more than 25 years’ experience in association management, her facilitation skills and analytical abilities have proven effective in leadership development, strategic planning, organizational structure and change management.
She has spoken on global and domestic travel—and tourism marketing and trends—throughout the U.S., and on the North American market in Canada, China, Egypt, India, Italy, Jordan, Mexico, Senegal and Spain.
Simon serves on the boards of the US Travel Association and Tourism Cares, and she is a member of the American Society of Association Executives. She also has received the Certified Tour Professional designation from NTA.
Monday, February 27, 2012
3:30 - 5:00 am - Wyoming Room C D
Jay Baer
Why Before How: Create a Winning Social Media Strategy in 8 Steps
Jay Baer is a hype-free, tequila-loving social media strategist, speaker, and author. He's consulted with more than 700 companies on digital marketing since 1994, including California Travel and Tourism Commission, Arizona Office of Tourism, Marriott Hotels, Nike and 29 of the Fortune 500. He was named one of America's top social media consultants by Fast Company magazine, and his blog Convince and Convert is ranked as the world's #1 content marketing blog. He's co-author of The NOW Revolution, the leading book on social business.Monday, February 27, 2012
10:00 - 11:30 am - Wyoming Room C D
Daniel Wenk
Homeruns on the Homefront
Dan Wenk assumed his duties as Superintendent of Yellowstone National Park in February, 2011. He manages more than 2.2 million acres, a staff of 800 and has an annual base budget of more than $36 million, the largest operating budget of any national park in the National Park Service. Dan served as Deputy Director of Operations for the National Park Service in Washington D.C from March 2007 through February 2011, which includes 394 national park sites covering more than 84 million acres. From January through September, 2009, Dan Wenk served as the Acting Director of the National Park Service during the transition of the Obama Administration.Tuesday, February 28, 2012
9:30 - 11:00 am - Wyoming Room C D
Aaron McCreight
Homeruns on the Homefront
Aaron McCreight is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Casper Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, a position he has held since October 2008. Prior to his career in destination marketing, Aaron spent a decade working in professional sports in markets across the country. Since joining the CACVB, Aaron has elevated awareness of the Bureau through his work as an enthusiastic and vocal advocate of travel and tourism. He has also spearheaded the creation of two strategic niche campaigns for Natrona County: FishCasper.com focuses on the county’s world-class fishing opportunities while PlayCasper.com spotlights the benefits of hosting youth and amateur sports in the Casper area.Aaron represents the Convention and Visitors Bureau on the boards of the Wyoming Travel Industry Coalition, Proud to Host the Best Committee, Casper Air Service Advisory Committee, Casper Area Hotel/Motel Association, Casper Area Sports & Attractions Committee, Casper Area Vision 2020, Casper Youth Baseball, College National Finals Rodeo Committee and Destination Marketing Association International – National Advocacy Committee.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
9:30 - 11:00 am - Wyoming Room C D
Doug & Kathleen Campbell
Homeruns on the Homefront
Historically, the Hotel Wolf has served as a stage-stop on the Encampment to Walcott Stage Line, a barber shop, a guiding/outfitter service, a drive-thru package liquor store and an art gallery. Additionally, the Wolf has also played home to many visiting celebrities, anglers, and big game hunters.Doug and Kathleen Campbell, assisted by three of their children – Kirsten, Jason and Judd - are the owner/operators of the historic Wolf Hotel in beautiful Saratoga, Wyoming. For the past 35 years they have weathered a fluctuating economy, workforce issues and the like but with a stubborn attitude and their love of raising their family in Wyoming the Campbell’s persevered. And the rewards have been worth it, according to Kathleen, “We were able to enjoy raising our four children, having them work by our side gaining life skills and during that time build a viable business. The greatest benefits of those successes are the friends we have made that have enriched our quality of life.”
Longtime residents, both Doug and Kathleen are active community members and have been proactive leaders in Wyoming’s hospitality and tourism industry.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
9:30 - 11:00 am - Wyoming Room C D
Diane Shober
Whats New From Your
Office of Tourism
Director of
Wyoming Office of Tourism
“Do what you love and love what you do.”
With a passion and zest for all things Wyoming,
Diane, has found the perfect opportunity to live out
her mantra in her role as Tourism Director for the
State of Wyoming, a position she has held since June
2003.During her tenure, Diane has elevated the visibility and value of tourism on Wyoming’s economy and in turn, has watched the tourism marketing budget increase by more than 100%. With over 7 million visitors annually, tourism is the state’s second largest industry, generating nearly $3 billion in economic impacts and over 30,000 jobs for Wyoming residents.
Diane represents Wyoming on the boards of the Western States Tourism Policy Council, the National Council of State Tourism Directors, the U.S. Travel Association and most recently was appointed by U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Gary Locke, to the newly formed Corporation for Travel Promotion. Diane is a founding member of Deeply Rooted Productions; a Chicago based non-profit professional touring dance organization and also serves on the Board of Directors of Cheyenne Frontier Days.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
2:00 - 3:30 pm - Wyoming Room
