John W. Skorburg
Economist & Policy Advisor Heartland Institute

Mr. Skorburg is a free-market economist who will share a high broad view of the big areas that do and will influence the financial services marketplace and particularly the life insurance and retirement segments. Mr. Skorburg is a lecturer in Economics & Finance at the University of Illinois at Chicago & Associate Editor of Budget & Tax News.

Ron J. Grensteiner
President of American Equity Life

Our keynote industry speaker will present his view on the national and international financial, economic, societal, legislative and regulatory factors that will shape where the insurance and retirement planning industry will be in the near future and beyond. He will be accompanied by Mr. David Noble, founder and Chairman of American Equity.

Maureen H. Closson, ESQ.
Senior Vice President of Compliance Aviva USA

Maureen H. Closson is Senior Vice President of Compliance for Aviva USA. As Senior Vice President of Compliance, she is responsible for all insurance compliance for the US business, including regulatory affairs. Ms. Closson joined AmerUs Group in June 2006 as SVP & Chief Compliance Officer.

Tim Sawyer
President & Founder Astonish Results

From 1991 to 2006 Tim worked as a top producing mortgage originator for a large federal savings bank and Pres of a marketing, training, and consulting business for banks and credit unions. In 2006, Tim, along with marketing guru Adam DeGraide started Astonish Results. He has trained and consulted hundreds of insurance professionals in every aspect of the business with a focus on leadership, digital marketing, and best sales practices.

Shannon Waller
Strategic Coach

Shannon Waller has been with Strategic Coach for more than 18 years and is a highly regarded coach and speaker. Shannon is very familiar with the insurance business from the many clients in the industry she has worked with in her time at Strategic Coach. Shannon is the creator of the Strategic Coach® Team Programs, companion workshops to the Strategic Coach® Program. These are team-member-specific workshops designed to help teams integrate the Program insights into practical strategies for improving teamwork and company success.

David J. Noble
Executive Chairman of the Board American Equity

David J. Noble serves as Executive Chairman of the Board of American Equity and served as Chairman, CEO, President and Treasurer of the Company since its formation in 1995 until January 1, 2009. Mr. Noble has been active in the insurance industry for over 50 years.