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Michael Leckie is the Chief People Officer and Operating Partner at Virgo where he is responsible for upholding successful Virgo portfolio company operations by implementing business strategies and fostering business relationships. He works with company Executives and Board Members to review operational data and financial statements to track the progress of business initiatives and talent acquisition and development. He guides company executives in areas such as strategy, sales & marketing and people & organizational development and design to ensure effective execution of strategy.  He serves as a fractional leader for select Virgo portfolio companies in the roles of Chief People Officer and Chief Organizational Officer

Michael is the former Chief Learning Officer and Global Head of Talent & Organization Development at Bloomberg as well as the former Chief Learning Officer for Digital/Industrial at General Electric.  He has also held positions at Gartner, most recently as Managing Vice President of Gartner’s Executive Programs.  He has served in both staff and general management roles as well as consulting with organizations such as Arthur Andersen.

Prior to joining Virgo, Michael was the Founding Partner of Silverback Partners, a consultancy focusing on organizational transformation and culture in a digital world.  He is the author of the widely regarded The Heart of Transformation, Build the Human Capabilities that Transform Organizations for Good and is a sought-after speaker and educator in the field of organizational change and transformation.

As President of Career Management Partners (CMP), Joe Frodsham has extensive experience across multiple industries leading human resource functions and building cutting-edge talent management systems. Prior to becoming President of CMP, Joe led JBKF Group. As President of JBKF, Joe spent a decade as a consultant to companies across industries, helping them build talent, grow, and manage change. Prior to forming JBKF Group, Joe served as Vice President of Talent and as the interim Senior Vice President of Human Resources for Tenet Healthcare, the largest publicly owned hospital chain in the United States. Prior to Tenet, Joe was Global Director, Leadership Development, at Whirlpool Corporation, helping the company achieve the international ranking as the 11th best company for leaders according to the annual Hewitt study. Joe also worked with Compaq Computer Corporation from 1996 to 2002, assuming a series of progressively larger roles, ultimately leading the staffing and organizational effectiveness functions. Joe began his career with Andersen Consulting. Joe earned his bachelor's degree in psychology and his master's degree in organizational behavior from Brigham Young University. He has published many articles, co-authored two books on careers - "Make it Work" and “Don’t Dread Monday” - and is a speaker and recognized expert on talent, leadership, change, and organization development. Joe’s areas of expertise include: Executive Search, Executive coaching, Team assessment and development, Career transition and development, Executive assessment and development, Organizational development, Talent strategy and systems Joe is a lifetime member of Phi Kappa Phi. His certifications include MBTI, The Birkman Method®, Leadership Capability Indicator (LCI), Dynamic Factors Guilford Zimmerman, Communication Styles, High Definition 360, Hogan Business Reasoning Inventory and PDI Profiler.

Ashley Smalley is the Founder of Smalley Consulting, a culture-centered consulting firm focused on building unity one team at a time. Her passion is for people to enjoy their work because they enjoy the people with whom they work.

Ashley holds a PHR certification and is a trusted consultant and facilitator in the workplace culture space. Her eclectic work experience from retail, local government, oil and gas, and the local church has given her a unique perspective on people in the workplace, regardless of industry. She uses that perspective to bring practical strategies that can be utilized immediately to change the dynamic in any organization.

Edward “Jack” Leps is an Economist for the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest and Mountain-Plains Information office. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 2021 with a B.A. in Economics and a minor in political science. Jack began work for the Bureau of Labor Statistics in January 2022 as part of the Economic Analysis and Information Division (EA&I). He continued his education at Southern Methodist University, earning a M.A. in Economics in May of 2024. As Jack acquires an increasing knowledge of BLS and its wide array of products and services, he has aided individuals, business leaders, and the general public in understanding how and why BLS is the gold standard of data.

Fort Worth Business Owner and Cybersecurity expert Gary Tonniges, Jr is the immediate past President for the TCXPA - Fort Worth Chapter. Gary graduated with an accounting degree from Texas A&M University in 1992, starting his career with a Fort Worth public accounting firm. Eventually his passion for technology changed his role at the firm. Ahead of their time by three decades, the CPA firm’s additional focus on technology was confusing to business owners. With the blessing of the firm’s partners, Gary left the firm in 1997 to create TriQuest Technologies, focusing on IT Risk Mitigation for area businesses and supplementing their internal IT support and services. Gary, TriQuest’s founder and CEO, combines his business acumen and his technology passion to assist other area organizations with strategic guidance, empowering them to leverage proven solutions and navigate the ever-evolving landscape of digital transformation for sustainable growth & support.

Gary is a frequent speaker for area organizations, including Fort Worth HR TSM conference, HR Southwest, TXCPA-Fort Worth, Tarrant County Probate Bar Association, Texas A&M University, University of Texas at Arlington, and TCU. In 2022, Gary authored, Easy Mark - Why Business Executives Who THINK Their Network Is Secure Are The FIRST To Fall Victim To Cybercriminals… And What YOU Can Do NOW To Stop It.

Krystal Woolley is an HR Consultant at NoveltyHR with 20 years of experience and a strong academic background, including a BBA in Organizational Leadership and an ongoing MBA in Human Resources. A certified strategic HR business partner, she excels at helping businesses grow their teams and refine strategies with expertise and humor. Beyond work, Krystal is a mental health advocate, enjoys crafting, fishing, and spending time with family. Smart, skilled, and dedicated, she’s a powerhouse in the world of HR.