
Jennifer Honig is the founder of Techstra Solutions. She is a technology and marketing veteran with over 25 years of global management consulting and marketing expertise. She is a leader that is respected at the C and Executive level, making the connection between business goals and tactical requirements. She loves charting new territories and is not afraid to challenge convention or color outside of the lines. She has co-hosted the weekly global #ESNchat on Twitter, ran the Social Executive Roundtable series, and has released a guide to crowdsourcing innovation. Key roles include: SVP Key Corporate Accounts for Young & Rubicam, Executive Director of Corporate Communications for Plextronics, and Director of Marketing for GE Networks, formerly Amperion.

Paul Cavnaugh is a transformational C-suite executive with 25+ years of technology, operations, and business experience serving key leadership roles servicing Fortune 500 companies. He has helped organizations rethink, plan, and execute strategies that drive innovation, growth, and business results success. Paul has held executive leadership roles as Global CIO at Billabong International, CIO at AvidXchange, and served as a CIO Advisory Board Member at Charlotte CIO Leadership Association. He recently held the position of Executive Partner at Gartner, advising large enterprise companies on emerging technologies, transformation planning and execution, and operational excellence.

Jennifer Creinin is a dynamic HR leader who always puts the team first and is focused on building an inclusive, collaborative, and vibrant culture. She creates pathways of opportunity for individuals to grow and learn while achieving their professional goals. Jennifer has worked extensively in healthcare, benefits administration, nonprofit administration, and marketing. She is also a Certified Mediator and former Adjunct Faculty Member at Point Park University.

Amanda Doney is a finance professional with 14 years of experience. She brings clarity to accounting operations, identifies opportunities for cost savings, and strengthens decision-making through her reporting and analysis. Whether it’s refining workflows or finding cost-saving opportunities—even just $5—Amanda is passionate about making every dollar count.

Michael Gerhardt is a highly accomplished IT and operations executive with over 25 years of success in seeding innovation and leading-edge technologies into organizations that drive digital transformation. He is successful in working with clients in fast paced, competitive business environments requiring strategic thinking, strong leadership, effective execution, and bringing teams along on the journey. Key roles included being Mylan’s Head of Infrastructure & Digital Solutions where he developed high impact innovation strategies establishing Cloud, DevOps and Automation (RPA) capabilities. He also was the Head of Technology driving innovative solutions for the online division of Education Management Corp. (EDMC) which experienced significant growth.

Larry Honig is an executive-level evangelist with deep knowledge of how digital capabilities improve financial and operational performance and drive a world-class customer experience. He is an accomplished and results-driven leader with an extraordinary record of success in sales growth, fostering innovation, and developing visionary solutions leveraging industry leading technologies to solve complex business challenges in high velocity environments. Key roles include: Global VP of Client Success for Allscripts, and various executive and operational Management roles at Ciber.

Tom Mole is a proven sales leader with deep experience driving top tier results in both new business and client retention for multibillion-dollar employee benefits businesses. Tom has a strong record of transforming sales teams to be more productive and effective in the market. He has a long track record of success leading multiple large sales organizations in national accounts, middle, and small markets across diverse product lines. Key roles included being SVP of Sales for Aetna Specialty where he led the organization nationally for all sizes and geographies. In addition, he has 30 years of sales and sales leadership experience at organizations such as Aetna, Cigna, and MetLife.

Known for translating complex challenges into clear, actionable solutions, Paul Palicki empowers organizations to navigate the digital landscape with confidence and achieve meaningful results. In his 25 years of experience, Paul has delivered impactful solutions across front-end and back-end development, data integrity, big data, business intelligence, automation, and cloud technologies. With his cross-industry expertise in finance, manufacturing, logistics, and consumer goods, he can align technology with strategic goals and manage risk. At BNY and PNC, Paul led key risk areas including credit, operational, market, and enterprise risk, enabling compliance and driving business value. He has also led initiatives for companies including Toyota, Exelon, Pactiv, and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.

Joe Pitts is a seasoned leader specializing in strategic talent acquisition and workforce solutions. With over 25 years of experience in IT recruiting and sales, Joe partners with clients to define, deliver, and optimize recruitment strategies aligned with evolving business needs. His expertise spans full life cycle IT recruiting, cost projection for RFPs, and leading both onshore and offshore recruitment teams. Joe collaborates closely with delivery teams, business development managers, and clients to ensure seamless talent solutions that drive organizational success.

Erin Starzynski is a marketing communications and business development specialist with 20 years of experience. She is passionate about creating campaigns that move people to action. Erin’s depth of knowledge comes from leading initiatives at well-known local and national brands, including The Washington Post Company, the Discovery and Learning Channels, WQED Multimedia, and Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. She may be best known for her first job at Oscar Mayer Foods Corporation driving the Wienermobile (and that is no boloney)!