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469 John Bode, President & CEO of the Corn Refiners Association Jul 16, 2019

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John Bode is President & CEO of the Corn Refiners Association, the trade association representing the corn milling industry. Born in Oklahoma City, John was educated at the United States Naval Academy and the University of Oklahoma, receiving his B.A. in 1977, as well as receiving his J.D. from George Mason University School of Law in 1983.

The Corn Refiners Association (CRA) is the national trade association representing the corn refining industry of the United States.

468 Ryan Conrad, CEO of the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors Jul 11, 2019

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Ryan Conrad is CEO of the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors®, one of the largest regional Realtor® Associations in the United States, with approximately 12,000 members who transact over $13 billion in sales annually in the D.C. metro area. Formerly the CEO of the Greater Lehigh Valley Realtors® in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Conrad was a member and President of the Lower Macungie Township Board of Commissioners, and was named one of the 2013 '40 Under 40' regional business leaders by Lehigh Valley Business.

The Northern Virginia Association of Realtors® is a 12,000-plus-member regional organization that promotes the professionalism of its members through education, tools and resources to help elevate their business and ensure that Realtor® ethics and property rights are protected through inspirational leadership.

467 Nancy Farrell, Spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Jul 09, 2019

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Nancy Farrell Allen, of Farrell Dietitian Services, has been a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for decades; always advocating for better health through better eating patterns. She has served as a nutrition representative on two Governor of Virginia Health Councils; on Virginia Congressman Rob Wittman's Health Advisory Board; has given numerous national media interviews; runs a Medical Nutrition Therapy practice, and teaches undergraduate and graduate nutrition courses.

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals founded in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1917, by a visionary group of women dedicated to helping the government conserve food and improve the public's health and nutrition during World War I. Today, the Academy represents more than 100,000 credentialed practitioners and is committed to improving the nation's health and advancing the profession of dietetics through research, education and advocacy.

Farrell Dietitian Services, in Fredericksburg, VA, is a Medical Nutrition Therapy private practice providing practical, applicable, evidence-based nutrition solutions for optimal health and well-being.

466 Dana Wright-Wasson, CEO of Take Action Inc. Jul 08, 2019

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After 20+ years working with fortune 500 organizations, Dana Wright-Wasson has developed deep expertise in employee experience. As a recognized speaker and author, Dana travels the world sharing the importance of intentional employee experience design, purpose-driven leadership, and effective talent-management, using stories and data from diverse industries.

Take Action Inc. helps organizations unlock the power of their workforce through inclusive design practices and creative methodologies.

465 Mike Bellaman, President & CEO of Associated Builders and Contractors Jul 02, 2019

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With more than three decades of experience in the construction industry, Michael Bellaman has been the president and chief executive officer of Associated Builders and Contractors since 2011. In this role, Bellaman leverages the merit shop philosophy to help ABC members develop people, win work and deliver that work safely, ethically and profitably for the betterment of the communities in which they work.

Associated Builders and Contractors is a national construction industry trade association that represents more than 21,000 members from 69 chapters across the United States.

464 Deborah M. Hamlin, CEO of the Irrigation Association Jun 27, 2019

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Deborah M. Hamlin, MBA, CAE, FASAE, is chief executive officer of the Irrigation Association has over 30 years of experience in working with professional and trade organizations.

The Irrigation Association, representing irrigation equipment and system manufacturers, dealers, distributors, designers, consultants and contractors, in the agricultural, commercial-residential, and golf and sports turf markets, is dedicated to promoting efficient irrigation through advocacy and professional development.

463 Naren Aryal, CEO & Publisher of Mascot Books & Amplify Publishing Jun 25, 2019

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Naren Aryal is the co-founder and publisher of Mascot Books and Amplify Publishing. After starting his career as a Washington lawyer, Naren launched Mascot Books in 2003 with the publication of his first book. As an author himself (How to Sell a Crapload of Books: 10 Secrets of a Killer Author Marketing Platform), Naren appreciates the opportunities and challenges facing storytellers. As a publisher, he's well-versed in the market factors that determine a project's ultimate level of success. Naren's more than fifteen years of publishing experience have made him an expert in the editorial, production, distribution, and marketing arenas. He's passionate about staying up-to-date on industry technology and trends and is a respected commentator on anything publishing-related.

Amplify Publishing specializes in nonfiction titles with "big ideas"-- business, politics and current events. They work with CEOs, subject matter experts, innovative thought leaders, and influencers looking to bring attention to a cause or issue, with the goal of publishing ideas that need to be heard. An imprint of Mascot Books, Amplify Publishing is the product of more than fifteen years of industry experience coupled with a passion for game-changing books.

Mascot Books is a full-service hybrid book publishing company that publishes fiction, nonfiction, cookbooks, and children's titles. They work closely with authors in every phase of the writing and editing, book production, book marketing, and book distribution process to bring their ideas to life. Their family of authors includes bestselling authors who first published traditionally, first-time authors, and everyone in between, making them a diverse, inclusive entity in the publishing world.

462 Shannon Roche, CEO of the Yoga Alliance – Special: International Day of Yoga 2019 Jun 21, 2019

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Shannon Roche, President & Chief Executive Officer of Yoga Alliance and Yoga Alliance Foundation has been a yoga student for nearly 20 years. Her career has centered around driving social impact by bringing mainstream institutions' strengths to bear in support of initiatives that bring communities and coalitions together for the greater good. Prior to joining Yoga Alliance and the Yoga Alliance Foundation as Chief Operating Officer in 2017, Shannon led stakeholder engagement for the U.S. Commerce Secretary to forward the Obama Administration's top economic policy priorities and has served on the founding leadership teams of three innovative non-profits.

Yoga Alliance is the largest nonprofit association representing the yoga community. Their mission is to promote and support the integrity and diversity of the teaching of yoga. The organization supports yoga teachers, community leaders who make tremendous societal contributions by helping individuals find stability and balance of body, mind and life. They receive the support to allow them to continue to serve and grow in these roles, while focusing on what they do best – sharing the gifts of yoga with others.

461 Angela Cain, CEO of CoreNet Global Jun 19, 2019

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Angela Cain is Chief Executive Officer of CoreNet Global, the world's leading professional association for corporate real estate (CRE) executives engaged in the strategic management of their corporations' real estate portfolios. Ms. Cain was appointed CEO in 2010, bringing with her a strong combination of association management experience and first-hand knowledge of the real estate industry. She has more than 20 years of non-profit association management experience at the global, national, state and local level.

CoreNet Global is a non-profit association, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia (US), representing more than 11,000 executives in 50 countries with strategic responsibility for the real estate assets of large corporations. The organization's mission is to advance the practice of corporate real estate through professional development opportunities, publications, research, conferences, designations and networking in 46 local chapters and networking groups globally.

460 Peggy Smith, President & CEO of Worldwide ERC Jun 17, 2019

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Peggy Smith SCRP SGMS-T is President and CEO of Worldwide ERC®, and is a global leader with a keen eye for mobility trends and fresh concepts in workforce solutions. Peggy has guest-lectured on talent mobility at Georgetown University and Seattle University, is a frequent keynoter and contributor at mobility and HR-related conferences and often-quoted thought leader on forbes.com.

Worldwide ERC® is a global not-for-profit organization committed to connecting and educating workforce mobility professionals across the globe since 1964.

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