Matt Williams, Brand Federation

Matt is a managing partner at Brand Federation, a Richmond-based brand and marketing consultancy that helps local, national, and international organizations build brand strategies that fuel growth. Prior to joining Brand Federation, he was the CEO of The Martin Agency. Over his 26-year career at Martin, he managed strategy and advertising development for world-class brands like GEICO, OREO, UPS, and Walmart.

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Steve Rosser, Owner of Gelati Celesti

Established in 1984 by Peter Edmonds and his father, John, Gelati Celesti Ice Cream began its journey as a beloved single-store ice cream business. In 2010, Steve and Kim Rosser acquired the company, bringing with them extensive executive experience from… read more.

Perkins Morgan | Co-Owner, Paisley & Jade

In 2012, Morgan Montgomery and Perkins Morgan, both with backgrounds in catering and events, merged their talents to create Paisley & Jade, a unique rental prop shop in Richmond, VA. Fueled by by shared passion and late-night brainstorming sessions, they … read more.

America DeLoach | Owner and Founder, Salsas Don Sebastian

In 2016, Latina entrepreneur America DeLoach founded Salsas Don Sebastian, drawing inspiration from her husband’s cherished family recipe. Starting with local neighborhood sales, she rapidly expanded the business to farmers markets and national … read more.

Nicole Mason | Owner and CEO, Glean LLC 

For years, Nicole spent her time laser-focused on assisting inner-city children who had experienced trauma. However, she sensed a need for a change when realizing the overwhelming needs of the families she served. In 2016, Glean LLC was born as a … read more.

We’ll end the day with breakout sessions to apply ideas, and a happy hour to mingle and connect. Your ticket includes snacks and coffee to keep you fueled throughout the session, plus happy hour bites and drinks to conclude the day.