Brian Wagner focuses on helping individuals and organizations unlock their growth potential, and is passionate for Innovation, sustainability, entrepreneurship and the Packaging Industry he has served for over 30 years. He co-founded PTIS – a global consultancy in 2000, and DEPTH Speaking in 2018. He and his team have advised over 300 Fortune 500 and Forbes 1000 companies through innovation, strategic organizational work as well as developing new growth and productivity initiatives.

Sarah is the Marketing Coordinator at the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra and is always entrenched in the community when she is not spending time with her family. She is a great resource for anything related to the community here in Petoskey.

Kalin Sheick is an award winning floral designer and creative entrepreneur. Focusing on weddings & events, Kalin and her team flower around Northern Michigan creating unique designs that elevate events. Along with her husband Kalin runs "Sweetwater Farm" where they host events & classes. When she's not on the farm Kalin leads workshops, speaks to groups and mentors women to create profitable creative businesses they love.

Her strongest expertise lies in nonprofit administration and outdoor/environmental education and she looks forward to connecting with young professionals in the community through Thrive.

David George has been a member of the staff at Rasmussen, Teller, O'Neil, & Christman, P.C. since 2014.  David has experience in a variety of audit, accounting and tax engagements.

Contact Beth to get the most out of your content and communication including: Eye-Catching graphic design techniques, creative marketing and public relations strategies, editing and writing services, learn how to draft compelling media releases, how to attract coverage on your business/event, website design and management, insight into career expectations based on the degree or education you have.

Sean began as an Investment Associate with Encore Financial Group in 2017. He holds the Series 7, Series 66, and life and health licenses as well as his variable annuities license. He provides individual financial planning services as well as financial wellness training to individuals who need a little help getting things in order. Sean also provides investment analysis on client portfolios and advises on all types of group retirement plans throughout our area, as well as retirement plans around the nation.

A self-employed graphic designer, Christa established Nimble Kettle to work as a sidekick to business owners, entrepreneurs, & non-profits, helping them craft designs for branding, print, and web. As a testament to her artistic skills, numerous industry blogs picked up her early designs, which eventually transformed into plagiarized t-shirt designs sold in Vietnam (her quirky claim to fame).