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Merivis Summit 2025

Steve Harper

CEO & Chief Rippler

Steve Harper has become one of the most sought after speakers and business strategists on the power of deepening and strengthening the power of connections through a process he calls “Rippling.” Steve’s unique and refreshing approach to how and why individuals, organizations and even our society can and must reach outside the box to connect, is literally changing lives and impacting corporate bottom line dollars.

Hayley Tuller

Founding Partner & Head of Services, Navigators

Hayley Tuller is one of the co-founders of Navigators (https://crmnavigators.com/), a Salesforce service delivery partner specializing in digital transformation for nonprofits, higher education, and public sector entities. Hayley is the co-leader and founder of the Salesforce Jacksonville Nonprofit User Group, a member of the founding team behind the Salesforce community conference Nonprofit Dreamin’, and an occasional blogger and office hours leader with Military Trailblazers (formally Vetforce). She also volunteers as a coach with the Merivis Foundation, helping vets and military spouses launch Salesforce careers.

Jon Cline

Salesforce Architect and Podcast Host, adding value to people, projects, and partners.

With over 24 years of experience and 1000+ projects completed, Jon brings a unique blend of technical expertise and a people-first mindset to everything he does. As a Solution Architect specializing in Salesforce, he has earned 14 certifications and developed a deep understanding of how to transform complex challenges into impactful, sustainable solutions.

Ian Gotts

Founder and CEO

Ian has been a Salesforce Customer from 2002 and was a speaker at the first UK "Dreamforce" which was Marc, 3 customers and 120 delegates!! Since then he has spoken at Dreamforce and World Tour multiple times and has written 11 books on Salesforce, business analysis, change management and compliance. He is an entertaining speaker and will challenge your current thinking.

Jodi Hrbek

Author | Workshop Facilitator | Salesforce Advisor

2+ decades in the Salesforce ecosystem! I wrote Rock Your Role as a Salesforce Admin to teach Salesforce professionals how to add value and over-deliver without overwhelm. I offer training programs to help technology professionals master the art of asking so they can deliver the right and "right-sized" solution.

Kate Stoker

Executive Director & Co-Founders at Merivis

Executive Director & Co-Founder of Merivis; Nonprofit Professional, UT Austin - Hook 'Em, Ask me about social impact, world travel or career development.

Josh Dayment

Sr. Solution Architect | Salesforce

Army Veteran turned Salesforce Solution Architect. Certified Application Architect leading complex projects, advising clients & driving ROI. I blend military leadership with technical expertise to empower customers.

Christopher Jones

Salesforce Practice Director

Have been in the Salesforce ecosystem for over 12 years, filled most every role on a project, and happy to share experience with those who want to learn more.

Dennis Baker

Salesforce Administrator @ WorkMoney

I am a 7x Certified Salesforce professional currently working as a solo admin for WorkMoney, a non-profit that provides financial education and political advocacy. Outside of my passion for Salesforce I enjoy time with my family, watching baseball and being a softball dad.

Meghann Milligan

Solutions Consultant

Your friendly, neighborhood Massage Therapist turned Solutions Consultant, I bring a certain 'Squirrel' energy to the table. I get distracted easily, but I have a lot of energy. We'll have a great conversation about all things Salesforce as long as a dog doesn't walk by!

Lisa Wallace

Neuroscience Graduate Researcher King's College London Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN)

A former Salesforce ecosystem Business Development Executive and Chief Revenue Officer, she recently transitioned into the field of neuroscience. Drawing on her experience as both an interviewer and interviewee throughout her tech career, she brings a unique perspective to the intersection of business and brain science.

Adam Erstelle

Salesforce Consultant & App Creator | 37x Salesforce Certified

As a former software engineer turned Salesforce Consultant & enthusiast, I’ve built a career designing innovative solutions within the Salesforce ecosystem. I’ve created apps like MS Teams for Salesforce, Flow Actions for Pardot, the Ultimate UTM Solve for Pardot, and earned 37 Salesforce certifications along the way. Based in Atlanta, I specialize in custom development, integrations, and advanced

Justin Piehowski

Salesforce Content Curator in Chief

Justin Piehowski is a graduate of the U.S. Infantry School at Ft. Benning GA, and a veteran of the U.S. Army. Post-military, he earned a journalism degree in journalism from the University of Minnesota and worked for a decade as a local news reporter and producer in the Twin Cities. He spent ten years as a Salesforce Solution Architect and was most recently a member of Salesforce's "Well-Architected" team, founded by Parker Harris. He has started his own small Salesforce consulting firm and his new mission is to help aspiring Salesforce professionals find the highest quality Salesforce content online.

Karri Webster

Salesforce Product Owner

I spent 14 years as a stay-at-home parent during my husband's Special Forces career. Now a Salesforce Product Owner, I’m passionate about helping others navigate career transitions. I share resume tips, encouragement, and practical ways to build confidence—while understanding the unique challenges of military life and healing after service.

Darren Paladino

Engagement Director @ Salesforce Professional Services | Veteran | Merivis Alum

Get growing! See you on Salesforce Trailhead, in the dev org, and out in the garden as YouTube's @dcbeltwaygardenerDenver

Mandy Kelly

Servant Leader - Passionate about leading through curiosity, authenticity and transparency

I earned my Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership - Gonzaga University in May 2024 with a concentration in Servant Leadership. I believe that great leaders have a curious mindset and focus on listening to understand. This is the foundation of a healthy organizational culture where people feel valued and heard!

Kelsey Gibson

Technical Project Manager

I am a Technical Project Manager in the Salesforce and Certinia space. What is a Technical PM? Ask me! :)

Ashleigh McCord

Salesforce Senior Vice President

As Salesforce Senior Vice President, I lead our internal IT organization through a transformative shift to a product operating model. I focus on fostering innovation, streamlining processes, and positioning our team for long-term success. Outside of work, you’ll often find me capturing wildlife with camera in hand or exploring new countries - 70 and counting.

Lou Simon

Vice President @ Uptima

Vice President at Uptima

Jarrod Carpenter

AI Evangelist, Thought Leader, Lifetime Learner

Strategic Thought Leader & Public Cloud Solutions Expert

Joey Ramion

IBM Energy & Utilities Partner

As a forward-thinking transformational leader, I partner with clients to drive enterprise-wide transformations using technology. With over 20 years of experience in consulting, I help organizations across multiple industries such as utilities, insurance, technology, CPG, and hospitality, unlock the full potential of their operations through innovative solutions and strategic guidance. I have a proven track record of leading and delivering large, complex, multi-year transformation programs, both locally and internationally (US, Canada, UK, and Europe). My expertise spans sales, leadership, and delivery within large-scale enterprises, with a focus on ensuring client-centric outcomes that drive business growth. Certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP), ScrumMaster (CSM), and SAFe 5 Agilist (SA), I bring a structured, agile approach to every project, enabling my teams to achieve high-impact results. As an advocate for continuous improvement, I leverage technology to deliver cost savings, optimize processes, and increase revenue. Additionally, I’m responsible for driving business development in the Utilities sector, generating leads, boosting signings, and increasing revenue across multiple technology solutions. I am passionate about building and mentoring high-performing, cross-functional teams that foster collaboration, improve productivity, and deliver exceptional client experiences.

Lisa Malmanger

Sr. Solution Architect | Army Veteran | Merivis Coach

Sr. Solution Architect at Booz Allen Hamilton

Kevin Berkline

Sr Solutions Architect

Sr. Solutions Architect at Salesforce. Merivis Board Member since 2021. Salesforce ecosystem for 15 years.

Stephanie Smith

Job Seeker_BusinessAnalyst-Consultant

I hope to enter the Salesforce ecosystem so that I can provide customers and stakeholders top-notch, empathetic solutions to ongoing issues. I am a certified Salesforce Administrator, who is currently pursuing the following certifications at this time: Platform App Builder, Service Cloud certifications. I also have the following Superbadges: Administrator Superset (Security Specialist, Reports/Dashboard Specialist, Business Administration), as well as Service Cloud Specialist. I am also a couple steps away from completing the App Custimization Superbadge.

Desiree Easterling

Business Development Representative

Navy veteran and mentor. When I'm not at work or networking you can find me in the mountains with my dogs or in my garden.

Stephen Trujillo

Senior Project Manager - Merivis Admin Cert Coach

Joined Salesforce in 2020, and have over 15 years of project/program experience. I enjoy helping customers complete successful project implementations. From Denver, CO. I love technology, golf, family

Ken Steinman

Senior Solution Architect | Four Star Ranger | Merivis Coach

Senior Solution Architect at Salesforce.

Jules Borghardt

Retired IT Professional

Retired IT Professional