SFLIVE24 – Speakers Speakers Street Fight Live Street Fight Live Jason GoldbergChief Commerce Strategy Officer Publicis GroupeJason is a fourth-generation retailer, who launched his first e-commerce site for Blockbuster Entertainment in 1995. With a focus on e-commerce and digital marketing for omni-channel retailers, he has collaborated with over 100 clients on the Internet Top 500.Acknowledged for his profound impact on the retail landscape, Jason has consistently been voted one of retail’s foremost global influencers by Rethink Retail for four consecutive years. He was inducted into the National Retail Federation’s esteemed “The List” in 2017, solidifying his position as a trailblazer shaping the evolution of the retail sector. Linkedin Linkedin Jamie AdamsChief Revenue OfficerScorpionJamie is the Chief Revenue Officer at Scorpion, leading Sales and Business Development. With nearly 16 years of experience in digital marketing and sales leadership, Jamie has helped B2B and B2C organizations grow their market share and revenue. He holds a bachelor’s degree in computer information systems from Louisiana Tech University. In his free time, Jamie enjoys reading about leadership, watching football, playing tennis, drumming, running, and spending time with his niece and nephews.Scorpion is a leading Internet marketing and technology company specializing in the franchise, home services, healthcare, and legal sectors, offering services such as website design, SEO, PPC advertising, and social media management. Linkedin Linkedin Jorge BarraganCEOThe PicklrJorge is the founder of The Picklr, the fastest-growing pickleball franchise in the U.S., with over 275 locations sold across 36 states in just two years. With a background in sales and experience in IPOs and acquisitions, Jorge launched The Picklr in 2021 after recognizing the sport’s growing popularity. His innovative approach includes modern indoor facilities, a strong lifestyle brand, and a monthly membership model, which has driven tremendous success for franchisees. Passionate about getting people active, Jorge is on a mission to bring pickleball to millions across the country. Linkedin Linkedin Kevin BartanianFounder and CEOKEVANIKevin is the Founder and CEO of KEVANI, a media sales organization specializing in iconic urban-scale out-of-home (OOH) media assets. He has significantly contributed to the digital outdoor advertising industry in Los Angeles, with his work featured in the city’s vibrant business districts. Kevin’s expertise in OOH is frequently cited by Forbes, The Drum, and Digiday. With nearly 20 years of experience in sales, marketing, P&L management, and executive leadership, Kevin previously served as EVP of Sales at StandardVision and held a key sales role at JCDecaux. He also sits on the Innovations Committee at the Outdoor Advertising Association of America. Linkedin Linkedin Dan BejmukCo-Founder and CEO DreamboxDan Bejmuk is Co-Founder and CEO of Dreambox, the nation’s leading digital advertising agency within the restaurant space. Fortunate to have worked with over one hundred-fifty national and regional restaurant brands in the firm’s twenty-five year history he brings a unique perspective to digital marketing across every segment of the industry. He has been named to the Nation’s Restaurant News “Power List” among the most influential service providers and serves as the Vice-Chair of the National Restaurant Association’s Marketing Executives Group Steering Committee. Linkedin Linkedin Nick Dan-BergmanVP, Marketing & InsightsLaneTerralever (LT)Nick is a seasoned digital marketer, generational researcher, and agency leader. He serves as VP of Marketing & Insights at LT, a marketing and customer experience agency. His research has been featured by Forbes, IAAPA, Attractions Management, Jefferies, Casino.org, Boardwalk Times, and The Society of Digital Agencies. Linkedin Michael ChachulaChief Information Officer – CIO | CTOFat BrandsMichael is the Chief Information Officer of FAT Brands and is responsible for delivering scalable, sustainable, and efficient technology platforms across the portfolio and franchise system. Mr. Chachula has over 25 years of senior management experience, including numerous strategic senior leadership roles in business and technology within the financial services, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, and hospitality industries. Prior to FAT Brands, Mr. Chachula was the Head of Digital and Revenue Growth for The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® where he focused on delivering an enterprise POS solution, CRM, marketing automation, and cross-channel Omni-Channel growth solutions for the brand and its franchise system. Linkedin Sean CheyneyHead of Retail MediaVistar MediaSean Cheyney, as Head of Retail Media at Vistar Media, leads the creation and growth of the company’s Retail Media practice. He oversees global strategy, integrating Vistar’s industry-leading out-of-home (OOH) solutions into the retail media ecosystem to benefit retailers, agencies, and brands.A recognized leader in retail media, Sean previously served as Executive Vice President of Global Retailer Sales at CitrusAd (now Epsilon Retail Media). With over 20 years of experience, he has driven revenue and profit growth across online and traditional media channels. His passion for retail media, strategic business growth, and customer-first solutions positions him as an expert in the field. Linkedin Adam DorfmanVice President, Product Intelligence & Strategic InsightsReputationAdam Dorfman is a seasoned technology and digital marketing professional with extensive experience in product development and team building. In 2006, he co-founded SIM Partners, helping businesses automate customer relationship growth across multiple locations. SIM Partners thrived under his leadership and was acquired by Reputation in 2018. Adam has held roles at Orbitz and Proceed Interactive, and has been featured in the BBC and Forbes. He contributes to publications like Search Engine Land and Street Fight, participates in Moz’s Local Search Ranking Factors survey, and speaks at major events such as SMX and HIMSS. Linkedin Aaron GoldmanChief Marketing OfficerMediaoceanAaron Goldman is Chief Marketing Officer at Mediaocean, the mission-critical platform for omnichannel advertising. In this role, he leads a wave of initiatives across corporate marketing, communications, content, branding, and demand generation for the Flashtalking, Prisma, and Protected products. Prior to Mediaocean, Aaron ran global marketing for 4C, Kenshoo, and Resolution Media. He has 25 years of industry experience and, in his spare time, you can find Aaron posting clips of jam bands and trick shots on his YouTube channel @JudePerfect. Linkedin Steph HadasVice President5W Public RelationsSteph Hadas serves as a Vice President on the Technology team at 5W Public Relations. She has worked in the PR agency setting for more than a decade and focuses on brands in the adtech/martech, future of work, creator economy, and travel industries with experience managing and executing campaigns for companies of all sizes from early-stage startups to publicly traded companies. Examples of past and present clients include Klaviyo, Semrush, Skai, Grin, TheSoul Publishing, HiBob, CareerBuilder, and AirHelp. Before joining 5W in 2017, Steph worked at a boutique agency with a primary focus on the parenting industry, managing key media relationships to build awareness for brands such as Earth’s Best, Ella’s Kitchen, and Travelzoo. Linkedin Brooke HendersonVP of Strategic PartnershipsYextBrooke Henderson is the VP for Strategic Partnerships at Yext. Coming from a small business background, Brooke’s sales expertise, experience in traditional media, and co-founding a digital agency has driven her to become a trailblazer in the world of digital marketing since 1999. With her partners’ success in mind, Brooke’s sole focus is to provide turnkey reseller strategies that elevate their small business clients’ marketing game, empowering them with the resources and tools to drive revenue and reduce client attrition. Her passion for developing best-in-class digital experiences is unrivaled, making her a force to be reckoned with in the digital marketing space. In her spare time, she loves spending time on the horse farm and playing an occasional round of golf in Wilmington, NC. Linkedin RJ HottovyHead of Analytical ResearchPlacer.aiR.J. Hottovy, CFA has covered the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce sectors for 20 years as an equity analyst and strategist for Morningstar, William Blair & Co., and Deutsche Bank. R.J. also brings a wealth of experience with early-stage investments as a committee member for the IrishAngels / Vitalize venture capital group. Over the past three years, he advised over 50 food service companies on more than $200 million in early-stage capital raises and M&A transactions. Linkedin Brody KarmenzindClient PartnerMetaBrody leads top retail advertising partnerships at Meta and works closely with the product team to build AI focused ad solutions that unlock incremental performance. With over a decade of experience in the industry, Brody is an advertising ecosystem expert, understands how brands need to leverage today’s toolkit to unlock step-changes in performance and can offer perspective on where the industry is headed. Linkedin Elijah KhasaboCo-FounderVidovoElijah Khasabo is the co-founder of Vidovo, a user-generated content (UGC) platform that connects brands with over 3,000 creators, providing authentic and engaging content to drive their marketing efforts. Inspired by the growing power of creator-driven marketing, Elijah built Vidovo to offer brands a seamless way to leverage UGC and connect with their audience more genuinely. Since launching Vidovo, Elijah has collaborated with top brands, focusing on results that go beyond traditional metrics. He’s passionate about reshaping the creator economy, making it easier for brands to tap into the creativity and influence of everyday creators. When he’s not running Vidovo, Elijah enjoys exploring new trends in social media and supporting creators in building their personal brands. Linkedin Lucy KrizVP, Global BrandsCriteoLucy develops and leads global brand strategy and partnerships for Criteo’s largest customers, expanding the company’s consumer goods business as it drives toward becoming the world’s leading Commerce Media Platform. As a senior executive with 20+ years of experience in media, marketing, and advertising technology, Lucy is an expert at creating differentiated customer value and building brand partnerships. Linkedin Gregg MajewskiCEO and FounderCraveworthy BrandsGregg is the CEO and Founder of Craveworthy Brands, an innovative multi-concept restaurant platform and emerging fast-casual brand incubator founded in 2023. Craveworthy’s portfolio includes Wing It On!, The Budlong Southern Chicken, Krafted Burger Bar + Tap, Lucky Cat Poke Company, Pastizza, Scramblin Ed’s, and Dirty Dough Cookies. Gregg drove the expansion of Jimmy John’s from 33 to 300 locations, with 600 additional franchises sold. He serves on the boards of the Texas Restaurant Association, Big Chicken, Ovation, the Fast Casual Industry Council, and the Lunchbox Food Tech Council. Linkedin Paul MangiameleOwner, Chairman and CEOLegendary Restaurant BrandsThe venerable Bennigan’s brand and its sister concept, Steak and Ale are now united under Legendary Restaurant Brands LLC, along with the fast-casual concept Bennigan’s On the Fly, the brands are poised for an exciting new era. Paul has been the President and CEO of Bennigan’s Franchising Company since 2011. His background includes operations, marketing, franchise development, and broker and distributor networks, as well as building and leading teams in start-up, growth and Fortune 500 environments. Linkedin Matthew MontoyaSenior Manager, Partner Operations and SuccessConstant ContactAs Senior Manager, Partner Operations and Success at Constant Contact, Matthew Montoya has crisscrossed the country over the last 14 years to 46 states and three countries, helping, in-person, over 15,000 small businesses better understand how digital marketing can affect growth and what utilizing best practices can mean to the bottom line. In his 24 years in marketing, he’s worked on nearly every kind of marketing vehicle around, from print, broadcast, social, web, and of course email marketing, he’s seen and had a role in it all. Linkedin Katie MoroGlobal Director of Managed ServicesProductsupKatie Moro is the Global Director of Managed Service and Regional Manager of Americas & ANZ at Productsup, a commerce software platform. She is responsible for working directly with Productsup customers to help them overcome commerce complexity by streamlining the product content journey. With over 14 years of experience in digital advertising, Moro started her career on the agency side and eventually transitioned to the client success team at Google where she supported clients throughout the Google Shopping implementation process. Linkedin Robin PageChief Marketing OfficerRowanAs Chief Marketing Officer for Rowan, Robin is a brand leader that brings a track record of driving strategic growth in the retail industry.. Prior to Rowan, she held leadership roles at Care+Wear, Theory and Barneys New York. Robin possesses a robust skill set that includes Media Planning, Integrated Marketing, Project Management, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications and more. Linkedin Joseph PerelloFounder and CEOPropsJoseph Perello is the founder and CEO of Props, a platform that blends storytelling with paid media to reach audiences who skip traditional ads. He serves on the board of New York Cruise Lines and previously co-founded a digital agency with clients like Nike. As NYC’s first Chief Marketing Officer, he developed a strategy that generated over $100 million. His career includes leadership roles with the New York Yankees, UltraStar, and Mars Health & Nutrition. Joe has lectured at Harvard, Stanford, and NYU and holds degrees in History and Journalism from the University of Delaware. Linkedin Nancy ShenkerSenior EditorStreet FightNancy A Shenker, senior editor with Street Fight, is a former big brand (Citibank, Mastercard, Reed Exhibitions) marketing strategist and leader. She has been featured in Inc.com, the New York Times and Forbes. Nancy is a marketing innovator, brand builder, content marketer, writer, speaker, and entrepreneur with “dual citizenship in the analog and digital worlds.” A graduate of the University of Michigan and NYU’s graduate book publishing program, she serves on the Board of the SOS. Linkedin Natasha SinagogaVice President SalesAmpersandWith over 25 years of experience in media, Natasha is passionate about leadership, customer service, and product deployment. She has worked at Comcast, Clear Channel Media, AOL/Time Warner, and founded Mobile Lifestyles, where she developed apps for clients such as Atkins and Hearst Media. At Comcast, she played a key role in launching Audience Intelligence, a data-driven TV buying tool. Natasha has earned numerous leadership honors, including certifications from the Wharton School and Google AdWords. Outside of work, she enjoys volunteering, sports and is on a mission to visit every MLB stadium—27 down, 3 to go! Linkedin Emily SteeleCEO & CofounderHummingbirdsEmily is CEO & cofounder of Hummingbirds, a venture-backed marketing platform that connects place-based brands with community-minded content creators. Her expertise in facilitating authentic partnership experiences across channels drives revenue, increases relevancy, and maximizes relationships. Emily believes the future of retail revolves around real people exploring opportunities and sharing what they love. She built Hummingbirds to highlight the impact a group of enthusiasts can make for ‘mom & pop’ shops, emerging businesses, and established brands alike. Linkedin Brad StevensonChief Development OfficerNeighborlyBrad Stevenson is an accomplished executive business leader with nearly 30 years’ experience in a variety of sales, marketing, and management roles in both franchising and the beverage industry. Currently, Brad serves as the chief development officer (CDO) for Neighborly and is a member of the Neighborly growth team. In this role, Brad is a driving force behind developing and implementing Neighborly’s aggressive strategic initiatives for North American franchise development. Linkedin Mike TempletonVP, Digital StrategyNexChapterMike Templeton is Vice President of Digital Strategy at NexChapter, a strategic advisory firm helping convenience retail clients drive growth in a digital world. Most recently Mike was the head of digital at Casey’s, the third largest convenience store chain in the U.S. Mike led Casey’s digitized order ahead pizza business, their top-ranked loyalty program, and the entire digital experience. Linkedin Storm Tussey-HaverlyExecutive Vice President, CMOIAAPAStorm is a highly accomplished marketing and commercial executive with a Ph.D. in Consumer Psychology, which fuels her deep understanding of buying behavior. Currently the EVP and Chief Membership/Marketing Officer at IAAPA, she has a strong track record in commercial programs, digital transformation, and product development. Previously, Storm served as SVP of Global Commercial Marketing at Hurtigruten and Senior Director of Brand Marketing at Lego Systems, where she led growth programs and digital initiatives that drove substantial business impact. Her diverse academic background, including an MBA and a Master’s in Integrated Marketing, further enhances her ability to craft strategies that boost engagement and customer loyalty. Linkedin Joe VeverkaSr. Program Mgr – AI SolutionsMicrosoft AdvertisingJoe Veverka has over 20 years of experience in strategy, operations, digital media, advertising, marketing, and technology. Currently, he works at Microsoft Advertising’s Global Sales Strategy & Operations, focusing on transformational Generative AI solutions. Before Microsoft, Veverka spent 13 years in creative and digital roles, specializing in UX design, media buying, and sales. He also teaches digital marketing at the Driehaus College of Business and Kellstadt Graduate School of Business. Linkedin Gregory UgwiCEOWefranchGregory Ugwi is the co-founder & CEO of Wefranch. Prior to Wefranch, he built Thinknum Alternative Data. Greg graduated from Princeton University with a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and worked at Goldman Sachs as a strat in the sales and trading department. Linkedin Scott WilliamsonCEOLeasecakeScott Williamson is the CEO of Leasecake, the industry leading lease and location management platform built for multi-unit operators in the restaurant and service-based retail industries. With 30 years of experience in the software, consulting, real estate and information technology industries, Scott has held executive positions at large, mid-sized and small companies including Arthur Andersen & Co (now Accenture), BSG, Align Solutions, Iconixx, Quorum Business Solutions, ValuD, and JLL. He joined Leasecake in 2022 as the COO and in 2023 was promoted to CEO, where he currently leads the team’s vision and continued growth. Scott graduated summa cum laude from the University of Houston with a BBA in Management Information Systems, and currently lives in Houston, TX. Linkedin StreetFight follows the dynamic disruption taking place in multi-location (MULO) marketing. Our brand and agency readers, read StreetFight to stay informed on the events, innovations, and moves of their peers and competitors.