Kirk joined adidas in 2012 and is one half of the 2-person facilities team that manages the US adidas store fleet. With more than 30 years of facilities industry experience, and a never stop learning mantra, mentoring with a pay-it-forward attitude is his current focus. Kirk is a very active and engaged member, serving on dozens of committees and task forces since he joined PRSM in 2006. He served as Board President in 2013-14 and has served on the Board of Directors twice. Kirk is currently the Co-Chair on the Retail Council and serves on the Legacy Council. Voted PRSM Retailer of the Year in 2013, Kirk was also honored to be named Facility Executive of the Year in 2018 by Facility Executive Magazine. 

Janet is a seasoned leader in Facilities, Property and Asset Management with more than 32 years experience in Commercial and Retail properties across the United States, Canada and Australia. 25 of those years were with Savers/Value Village thrift stores. She is currently serving as the driving force behind Strategic Initiatives at Hero Facility Services, LLC. Her comprehensive skill set includes strategic planning, team building, vendor management, critical thinking, program and project management, budgeting, asset management, and effective communication with all company stakeholders.

Janet’s commitment to excellence extends beyond her daily responsibilities. She has actively contributed to the industry by participating in Connex (formerly PRSM) since 2003. She has served on the Board of Directors for multiple organizations, showcasing her dedication to shaping the future of Facilities and Asset Management. Moreover, her involvement with the Canadian Council for Connex underscores her international perspective and commitment to advancing best practices in the field.

In a dynamic career spanning over three decades, Janet Cooper has not only demonstrated her proficiency in navigating the complexities of Facilities Management but has also played a pivotal role in shaping industry standards and fostering collaborative initiatives.

A strategic minded  leader, mentor and educator with more than 20+ years of progressive experience in corporate real estate, asset management, and facilities management. Marcia has impressive credentials in providing advisory services, adult education, and career planning. Marcia has a deep passion for working in high-energy, fast-paced growth companies and professionals in the non-profit, private, and public sectors in making a lasting impact.   

Sherry Darden is owner and CEO of CIRSBY, LLC, a keynote speaking, training, and consulting firm helping companies connect their people, processes, and profit to a sustainable work culture.

Sherry, a Kansas City native, is a pioneering force in the ever-evolving culture quotient world. With over 21 years of experience as a coach and trainer, she brings 'Common Sense thinking' and applications to her client's solutions.

Sherry believes that you cannot nurture your profit without encouraging your people with professional development. For this very reason, this is why her focus has been on diversity, equity, and inclusion to create an impactful culture quotient.

Sherry Darden is owner and CEO of CIRSBY, LLC, a keynote speaking, training, and consulting firm helping companies connect their people, processes, and profit to a sustainable work culture.

Sherry, a Kansas City native, is a pioneering force in the ever-evolving culture quotient world. With over 21 years of experience as a coach and trainer, she brings 'Common Sense thinking' and applications to her client's solutions.

Sherry believes that you cannot nurture your profit without encouraging your people with professional development. For this very reason, this is why her focus has been on diversity, equity, and inclusion to create an impactful culture quotient.

For over a decade Crystal L. Bailey has put the “pro” in protocol as director of The Etiquette Institute of Washington. An experienced etiquette professional, image consultant, and public speaker, she is dedicated to aiding clients as they polish their executive presence, visual impact, and fine dining etiquette savvy.

Recognized for her fresh approach, Crystal is called upon for her expertise by Global 500 companies and international media outlets to include the BBC, CNN, and French Television.

Crystal received her formal etiquette training at Debrett’s of London and Etiquette à la Française of Montpellier. And is certified by The London Image Institute. Crystal is a proud member of Protocol & Diplomacy International – Protocol Officers Association and the Cercle International des Experts en Etiquette Française.

An Executive with extensive leadership experience in Loss Prevention, Risk Management, Safety and Security. Rui fosters a culture of operational excellence, with a special focus on talent development and curating programs tailored to each organization.

Over the last 30 years, Rui has worked with retail organizations including HBC, ICI, Best Buy, Staples and Holt Renfrew where he built best in class Loss Prevention & Risk Management programs.  He continues to work with retail organizations in the areas of Loss Prevention & Risk Management, specializing in Strategic Program Design; Security personnel recruitment & development; Threat & Risk Assessment; Problem solving and facilitating vendor partnerships.

Rui has been actively involved with Retail Council of Canada for over 20 years and now supports RCC as the Executive Advisor for Loss Prevention & Risk Management, where he brings together thought leadership and networking for LP leaders across Canada and oversees several Loss Prevention and Risk Management committees.

Michael is a leading sustainable business expert, with over 20 years’ experience across North America, Europe and Asia. His work has most recently been focused on public and private sector ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance), climate change and circular economy projects, cross-sectoral initiatives and government relations advocacy as Vice President of Sustainability at Retail Council of Canada, Director of Sustainability at GFL, Director of Climate Change & Sustainability Services at Ernst & Young and as Vice President of Business Development & Strategy at Bee’ah, a UAE based integrated waste management company. In Michael’s current role at Retail Council of Canada, he currently leads the sustainability practice, supporting retailers and quick service restaurants nationally with government advocacy, pre-competitive collaboration and the development of knowledge sharing platforms on a range of issues such as ESG and climate action, extended producer responsibility (EPR) and plastic waste reduction.

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. 

Robbie leads the Regional Maintenance Manager team for Murphy USA and is responsible for all aspects of break\fix maintenance and energy management for over 1500 stores in 25 states. Robbie has over 30 years of experience in the facilities maintenance industry with 15 years in retail FM and 8 years with Murphy Oil USA Inc. 

Cody Shive is the Global Partner Solutions Architect for Grocery, Drug, and Convenience Retail at AWS, where he works with both cloud and physical store retail partners. Cody has over 20 years in Retail as an independent consultant, a technical lead for IBM/Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, and as a Retail Transformation architect for NCR. Cody specializes in deep data analytics and keeps himself involved in self-service solutions and AI-driven retail solutions using generative AI. He is passionate about grocery, stemming from his very first job at Albertsons in Florida. Cody is a graduate of the University of North Florida, with a degree in Computer and Information Sciences and a minor in Business Management. 

Joshua Witte is a sustainability, facilities, and design/construction professional with over 25 years experience in the retail space. Wide variety of expertise in decarbonization and climate change risk mitigation, energy management, facilities/construction management and consulting, store and fixture design, building operations, customer/vendor relations, real estate asset management and contract negotiation.

Steve is a Partner with McKinsey & Company, based in Chicago, and the Global leader of their Retail Procurement and Product Development practice and also the Global leader of their Retail ESG/Sustainability practice. He has served more than 100 retail and consumer/wholesale clients in over 30 countries on core operational and ESG/sustainability topics including green business building, digital and analytics driven private brand and GNFR sourcing, digital store construction, ESG/sustainability strategy, decarbonization and circularity

Steve has published the 2 most cited knowledge pieces on GNFR sourcing in retail: Beyond Procurement: Transforming indirect spending in retail, 2018 and Turning indirect sourcing into a multimillion-dollar profit center, 2017.

Ben Channon, Xcluder’s Commercial Division National Sales Manager, has 16 years of experience in the pest management industry, specializing in food manufacturing and distribution environments and other third-party-audited facilities. With a dedication to continued education, Channon has participated in Bobby Corrigan's Rodent Academy as well as the AIB and Purdue Integrated Pest Management courses. Ben is an Associate Certified Entomologist and certificated pesticide applicator. A former member of the NPMA Commercial Committee and Greater Chicago Pest Management Alliance Board, Ben studied business at Northern Illinois University and Loyola University Quinlan School of Business.   

Dr. Matt Frye is a Senior Extension Associate with the New York State Integrated Pest Management Program at Cornell University. He provides education and conducts research related to pest management in and around buildings. Matt received his Master’s and PhD degrees in Entomology from the University of Delaware and previously worked as an Urban Entomologist for a NY-based pest management company. He continues to consult on inspections, product development and as a science advisor for the pest management industry.