Speakers

For Bo Bothe, imagination and perseverance play an equal part in inspiring belief. Imagination allows companies to shed perceptions, blocking the path to seeing its true purpose. Perseverance is the grit to share that vision and get others to join. With more than three decades as a veteran designer, communicator and entrepreneur, he channels his experience building BrandExtract and its brand into helping the firm’s clients identify transformation opportunities and when to seize them.

A Houston native, Bo grew up in the carpet business with his dad. He graduated from Strake Jesuit, Texas Tech University (Design Communications) and Rice University (MBA). His awards and accolades include HBJ’s 2022 “Most Admired CEO,” and is a member of the HBJ’s inaugural 2009 “40 Under 40,” Rice Jones School Alumni Service Award, Jones Citizenship Award, and Strake Jesuit Ignatian Award.

Bo regularly volunteers for organizations that share his passion. He’s a former President of AIGA Houston, President of the Jones School Alumni Board, and City Councilman for the City of Spring Valley Village. Currently, he sits on the board of The San Jacinto Battlefield and Museum. He and his wife Heather have been married for 30 years, and they share four busy kids, a son-in-law, and one busy grandson.

Chris Cheetham-West, MBA is an international speaker, author, and Founder of LR Training Solutions. Global brands, Fortune 500 companies, and government agencies seek out Chris and his company for their events and training. In his former position at Google, he managed marketing programs and strategies for key products. Experienced and driven, Chris’s career has allowed him to present in 48 states and to teams in various countries including Serbia, Germany, Canada, and France. He Chris and his team take the time to understand the needs of each new customer. Chris has worked with teams at global brands such as: The Government of Canada, Lamar Advertising, Pattern Beauty by Tracee Ellis Ross, and more. Chris helps teams save time and focus on what truly matters, by using Google Analytics 4 and other useful tools. He is the author of Digital Marketing For Results.

Jordan Clark has established Cvent’s Event Program Design team that focuses on ensuring clients have the right product mix and support for their meeting and events program. Jordan graduated from the University of Washington, with a BA in Business Administration and is currently pursuing her Master of Business Administration. After graduation, Jordan spent over 15 years in the Meeting, Events and Travel industries supporting notable organizations, associations and non-profits helping them define, create, and manage their Meeting and Travel Departments. Jordan resides in Dallas, TX with her son and dog when they are not traveling the world together.

Nicole Finkbeiner is an effective strategic marketing and communications professional with experience in marketing, social media, advertising, public relations, branding, media relations, online reputation management, crisis communications, online advertising, outdoor advertising, sales, radio advertising, and internal communications.

Finkbeiner enjoys being very active in the community through various business organizations and community volunteering. In her free time she enjoys mentoring, attending lectures, pursuing creative projects, reading, spending time with friends, and working out.

Kathleen’s passion for developing data-driven consumer engagement not only delivers results, it delivers the kind of results that consistently exceed clients’ expectations. Recognized among MM+M’s “40 Under 40 in 2021,” Kathleen is devoted to creating digital transformation that drives both relationships and growth. Kathleen’s passion for AI expands beyond her position at Unlock – as an adjunct professor for Rice University’s MBA program, she will be teaching courses on Applied AI in Business in the spring semester of 2024.

Cathlene is a seasoned marketer who started her career at advertising agencies before moving to the client side at HP.  She has over 20 years’ experience in consumer, commercial, global, local and master brand level marketing and advertising.  She lives with a growth mindset and loves learning from others.  She believes that a positive attitude and great relationships is the key to building a successful career and having fun along the way.