
Fall Conference Speakers
Mary Kelly CEO, Productive Leaders Thursday, September 18 | 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Creating Clarity in Chaos: How Uncertainty Undermines Performance and What Great Practice Managers Do Thursday, September 18 | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Futurenomics: The Economic Snapshot You Need to See Today Dr. Mary Kelly is the CEO of Productive Leaders, a firm dedicated to leadership and economic development. After graduating from the Naval Academy, Mary spent 21 years on active duty in the Navy, mostly in Asia, as an intelligence officer. She is currently listed as one of today’s most influential economists and business strategists, and is named as one of the Top 50 Motivational Speakers in the world. Mary is also one of only 150 people named to the Speakers’ Hall of Fame. As a high-energy keynote speaker, Mary focuses on using data, and research, laughter, and experience to help professionals excel.
Mary is the author of 18 books on business growth, leadership, and today’s economy. As a business advisor, she has worked with hundreds of organizations and companies across the globe. When not traveling, Mary loves being at home with her husband and dogs.
Todd Pittman, CMPE Digestive Health Specialists Friday, September 19 | 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM ACMPE Breakfast and Presentation Over the past 30 years, Todd has held diverse private and specialty healthcare roles, including administration and consulting. He has been active with the Carolinas MGMA, serving as President of multiple chapters and chairing various conferences for over 20 years. His leadership extends to the Carolinas MGMA Conference Committee and as a State Liaison.
Bruce Thompson Parker Poe Friday, September 19 | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM The Impact of the Trump Administration on Federal Health Care Policy Recognized as a top North Carolina political influencer and one of the state’s most influential lobbyists, Bruce Thompson leads Parker Poe’s Government & Public Policy Group. He concentrates his practice in governmental and regulatory activities, including legislative representation and counsel before the United States Congress and the North Carolina General Assembly, strategy formulation, bill drafting, preparation of testimony for legislative committees, and appearances before state and federal executive agencies. He also focuses on economic development initiatives, having represented some of the nation’s largest companies in incentives negotiations with local and state officials.
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