Justin Kress is the founder and CEO of Just-In Home Care. After 15 years in B2B sales, he established the company to serve the aging population of Harford and Baltimore Counties. Drawing on his experience in professional selling and account management, Justin launched Just-In Home Care in May 2023, serving the first client in Phoenix, Maryland. By 2026, he leads a team of 90 employees, provides approximately 9,000 hours of care each month, and plans to expand to additional states. "I left corporate America to create corporate America."

 

Justin will present on building customer relationships and fostering trust and loyalty through essential interpersonal skills. He will share the strategies that contributed to his success and explain how you can apply these skills when working with your team and customers.

Kris is a certified life coach, serial entrepreneur, and leader with experience across multiple government teams and projects. He is passionate about helping others navigate their own Hero's Journey. He offers practical tools to strengthen your mindset, sustain your passion, and build resilience for the weeks, months, and years ahead.

He is a former Toastmaster with extensive public speaking experience and has 25 years of federal service leading teams within the Army's federal sector. He holds a bachelor's degree in physics, a master's degree in operations research, a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and has a background in data science. He has dedicated his career to guiding people and processes to success. His personal mission is "To change the world by inspiring people, shifting mindsets, and solving problems." - Shift Happens

 

Kris will be presenting on how your mindset can help shift your trajectory toward longevity, positive growth, and fortitude, even in the most challenging times. In this engaging session, Kris will share personal stories, actionable strategies, and science-backed insights that empower you to embrace change and thrive under pressure. Attendees will learn how to cultivate resilience, reframe obstacles as opportunities, and maintain momentum during difficult periods. By the end of the presentation, you’ll have practical tools to strengthen your mindset, foster positive habits, and confidently navigate life's challenges.

Insurance does not need to be difficult. As a dance studio owner, you face a unique set of risks, from property damage and student injuries to liability concerns and business interruptions. I will walk you through the most common challenges and explain how specialized insurance can help protect your studio, your instructors, and your students. My goal is to minimize the confusion and help you make confident, informed decisions about your insurance.

There are many resources available to assist you, and I am happy to provide no-obligation risk comparisons so you can see how your current coverage measures up and identify areas for improvement.

Let me show you how we bring more value to your insurance and risk management program!

Steve is a Human Resources and Finance leader with 20+ years’ experience building teams, developing talent, and driving organizational excellence. As Manager of HR and Finance at CANDA Solutions, I oversee daily operations and lead strategic people initiatives.

As an expert in the full employee lifecycle, from talent acquisition to offboarding he has a proven track record establishing HR departments, developing policies and SOPs, managing multi-state compliance, and designing impactful training. Committed to workforce planning, organizational development, and people-first cultures that fuel business growth.

Skilled in financial operations, including budgeting, procurement, and accounts management, bringing a holistic perspective to HR’s impact on business performance.

Steve previously spent 13 years in customer-facing leadership at Bank of America, recognized as a top performer for 10 consecutive years. His leadership is grounded in listening, communication, and respect for every individual.

Steve will be presenting an in-depth exploration of the full lifecycle of the employee-owner relationship, from initial recruitment and onboarding, through ongoing development and engagement, to successful transitions and offboarding. His presentation will offer practical strategies for fostering a sense of ownership at every stage, highlighting best practices for building engagement, supporting growth, and driving organizational success through empowered employee-owners.