Contributors

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Christopher Swing

Diverse Industry Expertise: Christopher’s extensive experience across logistics, healthcare, private equity, manufacturing, and finance allows him to offer valuable insights that appeal to a wide range of audiences.

Leadership Insights: As a seasoned executive and board director, Christopher can share practical advice and strategies on leadership, decision-making, and driving organizational growth.

Private Equity and Investment Knowledge: With his experience in private equity and investments, Christopher can provide insights into evaluating ventures, generating returns, and empowering emerging companies, which would be of interest to finance, investment, or startup-focused individuals.

Thought Leadership: Christopher’s broad knowledge and visionary outlook can help shape discussions on the future of healthcare, banking, insurance, logistics, and finance. 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherswing/
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Ian Stamps

Communication

With over two decades of teaching and preaching experience in the church and university setting, Ian knows the benefits of effective communication. He holds a Doctor of Ministry degree in Expository Preaching. No matter the context, healthy and clear communication has the power to solve countless problems. 



Character-Based Leadership

Who you are determines what you do. Your core values determine how you lead. These truths have guided Ian’s life and leadership over his career. Ian can provide direction and inspiration towards basing your leadership on the foundation of your character.



Integration of faith into all of life

As a man of faith and pastor who leads a church, Ian has unique insight into the challenges and joys of bringing your own personal faith and values to bear on the everyday decisions of your life.

Guests

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Ann S Deters

Ann Deters founded Vantage Surgical Services, which has provided cataract services to hospitals and surgery centers throughout the United States for the past 30 years. In addition, she has started several healthcare ventures, e.g. surgery centers, medical billing services, and software technology. Currently, she sits on multiple corporate boards.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/anndeters/

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Dr. Jay Gatrell, President Eastern Illinois University

Effective July 1, 2023, Jay became the the 12th sitting President at Eastern Illinois University. Before this appointment, he served as EIU's Provost from 2017 and held positions at Bellarmine University (2014-2017), ISU (2000-2014), and Wright State University (1999-2000).

Throughout his leadership career, Jay took on various roles such as assistant vice president, vice provost, dean, chief research officer, associate dean, interim chair, interim director of international affairs, and program coordinator. He was also chosen as an American Council on Education Fellow during the 2012-2013 academic year.

As a first-generation college graduate, Jay earned a B.S. in political science from Eastern Michigan University and graduate degrees in geography from The University of Toledo (M.A.) and West Virginia University (Ph.D.). Jay and his wife Kriss take pride in their blended family, which includes five remarkable adults — Forrest, Zoe, Claudia, Mary, and Ezra.

https://www.eiu.edu/president/staff.php?id=jgatrell

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Jason Carpenter, SVP Operations, Vantage Surgical Solutions

Jason Carpenter is a service-driven leader with over twenty years of experience in the ophthalmology industry. He is passionate about establishing and nurturing strong client relationships, exceeding operational goals, and developing new business. Jason is consistently lauded for exceptional customer service, leading to record market share gains for Vantage. During his tenure, he has established himself as a premiere subject matter expert in the ophthalmic industry, fueled by his vast production and technical knowledge.

When it comes to Vantage, Jason is the epitome of “Experience. Delivered.” 

Jason’s passion for service doesn’t stop with Vantage. He has served on the Board of Education for St. Anthony (2015-2021) with four years on the executive committee, including two as President. Jason also enjoys serving on the Scholarship Committee for the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce and participates in the CEO Mentorship program.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-carpenter-13615214

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