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2025 7RLC Symposium
Designing for Success: Building Smarter Businesses Through Continuous Improvement, Strategic Leadership, Innovation and AI
There’s a myth that success comes from working harder. It doesn’t. True success comes from removing friction, building momentum, and creating a culture that empowers leadership while leveraging technology and efficiency to create value.
** Doors open at 7:15am for Networking and Continental Breakfast **
What You’ll Learn:
Drive Results That Matter
Strategic Leadership, Team Alignment, and Actionable Planning
Lead with Purpose
Reflect, Empower, and Build a Personal Leadership Plan
Embrace What’s Next
Leveraging AI and Continuous Improvement to Drive Meaningful Change
Our 2025 Speakers
Don Vanpool
CEO & Founder, OptaProfit
Former GE executive and Army officer with 30+ years of experience driving strategic growth, team alignment, and operational excellence. MBA from University of Chicago. Certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt.
Denise Thompson
Leadership Coach, Author & Project Management Expert
Author of The Human Factor in Project Management. Former PMI chapter president, Denise brings two decades of experience aligning strategy and execution to empower leaders and drive impact.
Joshua Gamer, Ed.D.
Associate VP, Workforce Partnerships & Innovation, Western Technical College
Leads AI strategy and innovation efforts. Former Lean Coordinator and Dean with deep roots in manufacturing and education. Advocate for workforce evolution through smart partnerships.