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Oscar Arango Visit Author's Page

Oscar D. Arango, a distinguished security expert with over 30 years in retail loss prevention, is celebrated for his strategic leadership and transformative impact. At the heart of his success is a commitment to building diverse, high-achieving teams, propelling exceptional results. Oscar's strategic acumen has fueled groundbreaking initiatives, navigating the complexities of the evolving security landscape with forward-thinking precision. Beyond technical expertise, he is recognized for fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement. His legacy emphasizes diversity, innovation, and leadership that reshapes the future of retail loss prevention. Oscar D. Arango's profound influence stands as a testament to the power of strategic vision and the cultivation of dynamic, diverse teams in the security domain.

Jason Steele Visit Author's Page

Jason Steele is the senior vice president of business development at UniUni, a leading last mile delivery company.

Brian AntonellisVisit Author's Page

Brian Antonellis, CTP, is the senior vice president of fleet operations at Fleet Advantage, a leading innovator in truck fleet business analytics, equipment financing and life cycle cost management.

Mike WalkerVisit Author's Page

Mike Walker, Vice President of Operations, Pimberly

Mike Walker, vice president of operations at Pimberly, has been a key driver of the company’s success for over five years. With deep expertise in Product Information Management (PIM), Digital Asset Management (DAM), and Product Operations, he plays a vital role in shaping strategy, refining the product roadmap, and ensuring innovation aligns with customer needs. Committed to continuous improvement, Mike fosters a culture of excellence while keeping Pimberly at the forefront of industry trends. Based in Manchester, UK, he is dedicated to advancing PIM and DAM solutions and driving operational success.

Hunter KafcsakVisit Author's Page

Hunter Kafcsak is a director at Propeller with over a decade of experience in retail and digital transformation. He advises technology executives and leaders on IT strategy, organizational effectiveness, and the product model to optimize their organizations and strategic investments.

Alexandra MakarenkoVisit Author's Page

As Cloud Lead at DataArt, Alexandra Makarenko leverages more than seven years of management experience, showcasing her leadership expertise and dedication to delivering high-quality results. Her comprehensive background spanning cloud technologies, product development, and marketing equips her with a highly analytical perspective crucial for managing strategic technology partnerships and accounts. Furthermore, Alexandra is a GCP Ambassador, actively fostering collaboration with Google on a global scale.

Al IversonVisit Author's Page

Al Iverson is Valimail’s industry research and community engagement lead. He is also an email marketing, deliverability, and email authentication expert and the author of the blog Spam Resource.

Elizabeth HooverVisit Author's Page

Elizabeth Hoover is Director of Partnership Innovation and Growth at full-service digital marketing agency DMi Partners. Liz has been in the industry since 2015; she joined DMi Partners in 2018, bringing experience from technology and brand-side roles. Liz’s work to develop growth opportunities for DMi’s clients and partners has earned her 2023 “One to Watch” honors from the Global Performance Marketing Awards, following her inclusion in PerformanceIn’s 2021 top 50 list. Liz lives in the Philadelphia area, where she is determined to pet every dog she comes across.

Greg TullVisit Author's Page

As the director of marketing, Greg Tull is responsible for shaping and executing Classy Llama’s marketing strategies. With a strong background in digital marketing and storytelling, Greg has helped the company increase its reach and position itself as a leader in ecommerce solutions.

Mike HauptmanVisit Author's Page

Mike Hauptman, Founder and CEO, AdLib
Mike is a programmatic marketer with over 17 years of experience solving complex and large-scale technical business challenges for Fortune 500 brands, agencies, and advertisers.

Prior to founding AdLib, Mike was one of the first 100 employees at MediaMath, where he held various roles, including VP of Technical Business Development and Global VP of Platform Integrations.