Monica Pizano is an award winning Real Estate agent. Monica is nationally recognized for being one of the top 250 Latino Real Estate agents in the entire U.S. Monica has been servicing Kankakee County and the surrounding area for over 20 years. She comes with a wealth of knowledge not only as a leading Realtor but also as a real estate investor. Monica owns and operates rental properties and knows and understands how to flip properties. Monica is also the first Latina to own a Real Estate Brokerage in Kankakee County. Monica is a full service real estate broker specializing in serving buyers, sellers & real estate investors. As a Realtor, Monica is committed to providing the best service possible for her clients, keeping them informed along every step of the process and assisting them to make sound choices that will get the results they want. Through hard work, continuing education and a thorough knowledge of our local market, Monica is here to provide you the best possible service. Monica is also recognized as the Top 1.5% of 1.4 millions Real Estate agents in the United States, Homesnap's Top 5% award, Multi Million dollar producer and Best of the Best Realtors of Kankakee County.

John C. Maxwell is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, speaker, coach, and leadership expert whose work has transformed millions. He has sold over 34 million books, published in more than 50 languages, and authored over 70 titles, including The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership and The 5 Levels of Leadership. His books are regarded as essential resources for personal growth and leadership development.

Jesse Cole, also known as “the guy in the yellow tuxedo,” is the founder of Fans First Entertainment and the owner of the world-famous Savannah Bananas, as well as the Party Animals, Firefighters, and Texas Tailgaters. With the mantra “Fans First. Entertain Always,” the Bananas are on a mission to Make Baseball Fun by creating the Greatest Show in Sports.

Tiffani Bova is a two-time Wall Street Journal bestselling author and one of today’s most sought-after thought leaders on business growth, innovation, and customer experience. She has spent over two decades guiding Fortune 500 companies and high-growth startups through the complex challenges of driving top-line results while keeping customers and employees at the center.

Anthony Trucks is a former foster child, NFL football player, competitor on American Ninja Warrior, author, and Identity Shift Coach. From foster care to the NFL and successful business ownership, Anthony has accomplished what statistics would say is impossible.

Valorie Burton, a life strategist and international speaker, is CEO of the Coaching and Positive Psychology (CaPP) Institute. Her life-changing message has an intriguing, research-based emphasis in the pioneering field of applied positive psychology – the study of what happens when things go right with us.

Craig Groeschel is the founding and senior pastor of Life Church, an innovative multi-site church and creators of the free YouVersion Family of Bible Apps. He’s a New York Times bestselling author and has written 20 books, including his most recent, The Benefit of Doubt: How Confronting Your Deepest Questions Can Lead to a Richer Faith (February 2025).

Demetri Morris started his journey by managing social media for his church’s youth group, which sparked his interest in content, branding, and business growth. What began as a simple way to serve quickly evolved into a passion for helping brands reach and connect with their audiences. He went on to found MORR, a digital agency that has worked with startups and publicly traded companies, driving millions in revenue. Through MORR and his other ventures, Demetri has built strategies that help businesses grow, not just through marketing but by creating real, lasting connections with their customers. Now a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, he continues to push the boundaries of brand strategy and digital growth, helping companies scale with clarity and impact. Learn about MORR: www.morragency.com

Dr. Jesse Erickson & Hollie Erickson own and operate Pathfinder, a full-service creative and marketing agency specializing in strategic storytelling and business services, and are involved in several other local businesses including E2i, inframe, Converge, & Nana’s Bakery. They are parents to Linkoln & Bedford Erickson. Bedford has a “one-in-a-billion” rare genetic disorder called SJS. Renowned for his contributions to entrepreneurship research, Jesse helps clients engage audiences through comprehensive solutions to grow their businesses and organizations. Hollie has held several leadership roles at Grace Christian Academy and began sharing Bedford’s story online this year, leading to a quarter-million followers and a large fundraising effort for his playground.

Joshua Adams is Vice President of Operations for NPL Construction, a division of Centuri Group, a publicly traded utility infrastructure leader with over 8,700 employees and nearly $3 billion in annual revenue. Centuri partners with regulated utilities across North America to modernize and maintain critical energy delivery systems. Joshua oversees operations in Ohio and Pennsylvania, bringing more than a decade of experience in both field operations and business development. He began his career in homebuilding and joined NPL during the Great Recession, starting as an analyst. Through determination and a no-excuses mindset, he rose through the ranks and led a 10-year infrastructure modernization program in Illinois, growing the region from 100 to over 1,100 employees. He has worked extensively with regulated utilities, driving operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and strategic growth. Joshua is also a recognized leader in supplier diversity, having built a network of more than 110 diverse partners, achieving 38% diversity growth and generating over $800 million in spend. In 2024, he helped launch the Utility Services Partner Alliance Charities (USPAC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on diversity, business education, and community engagement. USPAC has united nearly 20 utility and supplier organizations, contributing over 1600 service hours and raising over $160,000 in donations to support local causes. Thank you!