THE LIGHTING SUMMIT 2018 GUEST SPEAKER: 

Dan Clark

Dan is the CEO of Clark International, which provides protection, security, and training to an unparalleled clientele. Headquartered in Omaha, NE for over 20 years, Clark International draws from the cumulative knowledge and experience of decades of law enforcement, PSD and military operations. Dan Clark is one of the top executive protection specialists in the business. His company now employs about 150 and has safeguarded the likes of Sarah Palin, George Clooney, Barack Obama.​

THE LIGHTING SUMMIT 2017 GUEST SPEAKERS: 

Pari Smart

Pari, owner of Smart Possibilities, has over 20 years of experience coaching and training business professionals. As a certified Gallup Strengths Coach, Emotional Intelligence Coach, and Executive Leadership Coach, Pari has helped inspire and motivate people to reach specific personal and professional goals they didn’t know were possible.

Dillon StewarT

Dillon is an Associate Editor at Landscape Management. He graduated from Ohio University’s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, earning a Bachelor of Science in Online Journalism with specializations in business and political science.

Chip Thompson

Chip is the owner of Chip Thompson Design, an award-winning design & branding studio located in Omaha, NE. He designed McKay Landscape Lighting's website years ago and lead its most recent redesign. ​Chip and his team works for clients all across the United States. 

THE LIGHTING SUMMIT 2016 GUEST SPEAKERs: 

​Katie Kemerling

Katie is a Chief Content Officer at Ervin & Smith, a digital marketing agency that specializes in optimized brand marketing located in Omaha, Nebraska. As Chief Content Officer, Katie oversees all marketing initiatives, including content marketing, search engine optimization, email marketing, public relations and social media. She works with both business-to-business and business-to-consumer brands to map out relevant content and lead-nurturing strategies that improve brand relevance, drive traffic and lead conversion, increase media mentions and improve overall ROI.

Pari Smart

Pari, owner of Smart Possibilities, has over 20 years of experience coaching and training business professionals. As a certified Gallup Strengths Coach, Emotional Intelligence Coach, and Executive Leadership Coach, Pari has helped inspire and motivate people to reach specific personal and professional goals they didn’t know were possible.

the Lighting Summit 2015 Guest Speaker: 

Doug Smith

Doug is the Executive Chairman at Ervin & Smith, a digital marketing agency that specializes in optimized brand marketing located in Omaha, Nebraska. Doug is a founder, advertising executive, entrepreneur and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist. Doug started Ervin & Smith in 1983 with a commitment to outstanding client service and results-driven marketing. Ervin & Smith is a digital marketing agency that helps brands improve online marketing results and optimize brand presence.

The Lighting SUMMIT 2014 guest speaker: 

Chris Heiler

Chris lives in Austin, Texas and the Founder and President of Landscape Leadership, an inbound marketing agency for green industry clients ranging from landscape and lighting contractors to lawn care operators to growers, retailers and manufacturers.

Chris speaks at green industry events across the country and writes for industry publications like Lawn & Landscape magazine and is also an active member of the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) as a “consultant member”.

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