Tom is a dynamic leader in the smart building industry. As Managing Partner with Efficio Advisors, Tom brings a deep expertise in smart technology and sustainability.

A passionate energy efficiency advocate and GreenTech evangelist, Tom advises startups and enterprise companies, guiding them toward innovative solutions. As a connector and business strategist, his strategic insight and mentoring skills make him a valued executive coach and board advisor.

Known as a smart technology “nerd” and PropTech tracker, Tom is a critical thinker and AI "geek" who does his best to stay ahead of industry trends. As an industry speaker, he inspires audiences with his vision for sustainable and smart building practices.

Todd is a global sales and marketing leader - EBITDA Growth and Market Development Across Diverse Technology Sectors. He is an innovative business performance strategist and tactician with more than 20 years of sales, marketing, and market repositioning experience, with a strong record of revenue growth in software, hardware, services and human capital management solutions acquisition. 

Joe Molesky is a visionary leader with a distinguished career transforming the service industry. Currently serving as Senior Vice President at Sodexo, he leverages deep expertise in all aspects of field service to drive rapid growth, employee experience, customer experience, and enterprise value. Joe’s innovative, data-driven approach and commitment to integrating cutting-edge practices have positioned him as a trusted authority in the service industry. His leadership continues to set new benchmarks for excellence, fostering sustainable growth and cross-functional collaboration across the organization.

With over 20 years of extensive experience in strategic sourcing and category management, Allison has built a strong track record in optimizing procurement processes and driving cost efficiencies across multiple industries. Specializing in indirect services, she has worked with leading brands in the quick-service and fine dining restaurant sectors, as well as the theme park and early childhood education industries.

Allison leverages a deep understanding of supply chain management, vendor relationships, and market trends to deliver value-driven sourcing strategies tailored to each industry. Adept at negotiating high-value contracts and managing complex vendor portfolios, she consistently looking to improve bottom-line performance while maintaining operational excellence.

Michelle Plasz is a Senior Manager of Indirect Procurement at Grainger with twenty years of procurement experience across hospitality, manufacturing, distribution, and technology industries. She has expertise in negotiating contracts, driving supply chain efficiencies, assessing and mitigating supply chain risk, and leading cross-functional project teams across Asia, Europe, and North America. Michelle brings a partnership focus to her work, balancing the need to move quickly with the need to get it right, with clear communication and project plans, and using the right metrics to ensure success. She lives in the Chicago suburbs with her husband, two teenaged sons, and one rescue dog who resists her attempts at coaching for performance improvement.

Matt has 20 years of experience in commercial and industrial building controls, from security access to HVAC-R and Smart IoT devices with an emphasis on energy management. His time at Honeywell gave him a foundational knowledge of commercial HVAC controls that he later applied in senior sales roles at Google, Amazon, and WellAir, where he gained valuable insights into both the challenges and opportunities businesses face when adopting smart controls solutions.

At Mysa, Matt leads the development and deployment of Mysa HQ. This lightweight energy management control system brings enterprise-grade capabilities to multi-site retail, restaurant, and professional services locations while maintaining the simplicity that operators need. A proud former US Army officer, Matt applies military precision and strategic thinking to his work and life. He strongly believes in the value of choosing straightforward solutions over unnecessary complexity whenever possible.

Jeremy Lombardo is an accomplished Facilities Manager with extensive experience in operations, vendor relations, and fleet management. Currently serving as the Facilities & Fleet Manager at Neighbourly Pharmacy Operations Inc. since 2024, Jeremy champions a safety-first culture, collaborates on preventative maintenance programs, and cultivates key vendor relationships to support approximately 300 retail pharmacy locations.Previously, Jeremy held the role of Manager, National Operations/Facilities & Vendor Relations at the same company from 2018 to 2024, where they fostered vendor relationships, developed scalable accounts payable systems, and designed standard operating procedures. Jeremy's career also includes roles such as Operations Coordinator at Rx Drug Mart Operations Inc., Banking Advisor at Royal Bank of Canada, and various positions at Ally Credit/GMAC.Jeremy holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Economics & Philosophy from York University and a diploma in International Business-Logistics & Administrative Studies from Seneca College.

Lisa Ryan is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), award-winning speaker, and Founder and Chief Appreciation Strategist at Grategy®. With over a decade of experience, Lisa is an expert in helping organizations transform their workplace culture by integrating gratitude and accountability into leadership practices. Her proprietary Six Gears of Grategy® framework has empowered leaders across industries, including multi-site facilities management, to foster stronger employee engagement, boost team performance, and improve retention.

Clair J. Nixon is Professor Emeritus of Accounting at Mays Business School, Texas A&M University. He served from 1980-2017.

Results of Dr. Nixon’s research activities have appeared in numerous journals including Agribusiness, an international journal, Journal of Agribusiness, American Journal of Agricultural Economics, Journal of Taxation, Tax Advisor, Taxation for Accountants, Financial Analysts Journal, and many others. He has co-authored five books including Personal Finance, Individual Income Taxation, How to Analyze Financial Statements in Agriculture and others.

He has also been the recipient of over $500,000 in competitive grants from organization such as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce, Department of Agriculture, Canadian Embassy, Center for the Study of Western Hemisphere Trade, and many others. He has presented numerous papers at regional national and international professional meetings. He has also appeared on television and radio programs to discuss national tax policy issues.

Dr. Nixon has received recognition for his excellence in teaching including the 1995-1996 Outstanding Teaching Award from the College of Business Honors Program as selected by the students; the 1993-1994 Association of Former Students Distinguished Achievement in Teaching; and in 1992, the Association of Former Students, Texas A&M University, awarded him the Distinguished Teaching Award, College of Business. Ernst & Young awarded him the Ernst & Young Faculty Excellence Award in 2010. He received the Chairman’s Award from Halliburton Corporation, 2008.

He was the holder of the PricewaterhouseCoopers Teaching Excellence Professorship. Dr. Nixon also served as the co-director for the Texas A&M University Agribusiness Degree Program.

Dr. Nixon has served as a consultant to both profit and not-for-profit organizations in the areas of taxation, managerial accounting, and forecasting. He regularly participates in executive development programs sponsored by Texas A&M University focusing on corporate development, financial statement analysis and managerial decision-making. He is on the board of directors of several closely held corporations in Texas and Utah. He also served 9 years as an elected trustee for the College Station Independent School District. Prior to his academic appointment, he managed a commercial farming operation in Idaho.