2023 Spring Conference Speakers

Alex Theis
Business Learning Institute, AICPA
Career Brief
Alex is an international speaker, consultant, author, and podcast host. He helps people and organizations reach new levels of growth and success. His speaking focuses on increasing sales and customer retention, improving the customer/client experience, leadership, and personal growth. In his consulting work, Alex helps companies improve customer retention and loyalty and find hidden opportunities through sales analytics.
Alex’s innovative sales programs have produced over $100 million in revenue for his clients. His podcast, Limitless, has been downloaded over 5 million times and can be heard on Amazon, iTunes, Spotify, and anywhere podcasts are found. He’s also a best-selling author of two books, including Limitless Leadership: 25 Ways to Be a Leader in Any Situation.

Hunter Hawes
Employee Benefits Consultant & MD Practice Leader
Career Brief
Hunter has been an Employee Benefits consultant with McGriff for 15 years. Hunter's primary focus is to help employers with 100+ FTE's manage their Employee Benefits programs to attract/retain their biggest asset - which is their people. Hunter works with clients to develop a strategy to align with their cultural and financial objectives. These strategies include helping clients manage costs, evaluate creative funding alternatives, optimize benefits administration/technology integration, ensure proper compliance and execute a positive employee experience. Hunter serves on several carrier and vendor Broker Advisory Council's, is a forward-thinking industry consultant, a leader within the McGriff Emplyee Benefits broker-consultant community and serves on McGriff Government Contractors industry vertical team. Hunter is supported by an incredible veteran team that is committed to delivering exceptional client service.