Shelly Azen

unHR

With over 25 years of experience in various HR leadership roles, Shelly founded unHR LLC to provide HR consulting services that challenge the status quo and deliver value-added solutions to clients across different industries and sectors. She is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR®) and a certified Women's Owned Business by WBENC.

Shelly's core competencies include HR advisory, mergers and acquisitions, analyzing and aligning HR with business goals, creating and implementing metrics and accountabilities, building and developing high performing teams, and designing and delivering effective and scalable HR operations. She is passionate about using HR analytics, technology, and innovation to optimize people performance and drive organizational growth and transformation.

Jane Clark

Senior Vice President of Operations, NationaLease

Jane Clark serves as the Senior Vice President of Operations at NationaLease, bringing nearly 15 years of dedicated service to the organization. In her current role, she oversees Member Services, including Reciprocal Service, Purchasing, Meetings, and National Account Support. Jane strategically manages resources, cultivates strong member relationships, optimizes costs, and fosters collaboration within NationaLease supporting groups.

Prior to joining NationaLease, Jane served as the Area Vice President for Randstad, showcasing leadership in the recruitment services industry. Her professional journey also includes management roles with QPS Companies, Pro Staff, and Manpower, Inc.

Jane holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from North Central College and a Master of Arts in Communication from Northern Illinois University, reflecting her commitment to continuous learning. Her proven leadership and strategic vision contribute significantly to NationaLease's operational efficiency and the delivery of exceptional member services.

Donald D. Gamburg

Managing Shareholder, Ogletree Deakins

Donald served as the managing shareholder for Ogletree Deakins’ Philadelphia office from 2017 through 2023. Across all industries, including financial services, healthcare, higher education, hospitality, manufacturing, retail, and technology, Donald has an extensive employment litigation practice, representing employers in federal and state litigation involving trade secrets and employment restrictive covenant agreements, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, whistleblower, wage and hour, FMLA, ERISA, wrongful discharge, torts, and breach of contract. He also effectively handles equal employment opportunity matters before federal, state, and local agencies. In addition to this employment practice, Donald maintains a traditional labor practice, advising on and litigating union matters on behalf of employers involving unfair labor practice and representation proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board; labor arbitrations involving discharge, discipline, and contract interpretation; and collective bargaining negotiations. As a true partner to employers, Donald focuses on preventative counseling to avoid litigation and disputes. Donald’s advice and counseling practice includes the drafting and negotiation of executive employment agreements, severance agreements, and restrictive covenant agreements; drafting employee handbooks and policies; and due diligence and negotiation of labor and employment aspects of corporate transactions. He is a frequent speaker and author on all of these topics.

Chambers USA has recognized Donald as a leader in labor and employment law and clients have described him as a “sophisticated thinker,” a “highly competent negotiator,” and “practical and responsive.” Donald is also recognized in Best Lawyers in America in Litigation – Labor and Employment, peer rated as AV “Preeminent” by Martindale-Hubbell, and recognized as a top rated labor and employment attorney in Philadelphia by Super Lawyers.

Dr. Fiona Jamison

VP of Research & People Analytics at Spring International

Dr. Fiona Jamison is a recognized expert in employee experience, retention, and people analytics. As VP of Research & People Analytics at Spring International, she partners with Fortune 500 companies to develop data-driven strategies that enhance workforce engagement and retention. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Jamison specializes in helping organizations predict and prevent turnover, improve workplace culture, and drive business performance through actionable insights. A sought-after speaker and consultant, she brings deep research expertise and practical solutions tailored to the unique challenges of each industry she works with whether its service, trucking, manufacturing, retail or even healthcare.

Cliff Jurkiewicz

Vice President Global Strategy & Executive Evangelist, Phenom

Cliff Jurkiewicz is a strategist, AI anthropologist, and futurist with a background in technology, design, and business innovation. As VP of Global Strategy at Phenom, he translates complex technologies into actionable business strategies, shaping the company’s global direction.

With expertise in AI, generative AI, and product development, Cliff has led innovative solutions that drive revenue and transform business operations. A respected speaker and podcaster, he hosts Unusual Attitudes, exploring technology and strategy with industry leaders. His insights have been featured in Forbes, VentureBeat, Fast Company, and Built In.

Beyond tech, Cliff is a musician and pilot, having managed American Idol finalist Louis Knight. Committed to mental health advocacy, he founded Kyle’s Wish Foundation, an aviation-experience charity supporting mental health recovery.

Cliff lives near Philadelphia with his wife and children..

Kelly Kordowski

Member Services Advocate

Kelly Kordowski is a dedicated Member Services Advocate at NationaLease, where she excels in providing exceptional support to members and ensuring their needs are met effectively. With a strong background in member services, she previously held roles as a Member Services Administrator and National Accounts Administrator, showcasing her ability to manage complex member and customer relationships. Prior to her 20-year tenure with NationaLease, Kelly served as the Manager of Technology Services at Jan-Pro International, where she played a crucial role in implementing their custom franchisee management software.

Kelly holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Robert Morris University, equipping her with a solid foundation in business principles and practices. Passionate about fostering strong relationships and driving organizational success, Kelly is dedicated to making a positive impact in her role in Member Services.

Dean Vicha

President, NationaLease

An industry leader with over 30 years of experience, Dean Vicha's success in the truck leasing industry comes from the principals of personal responsibility, unrelenting perseverance and confidence focused on the growth of the customers, members, and business partners of NationaLease.

Vicha began his career with NationaLease as a National Account Executive for the Midwest in 2005, where he substantially grew the National Account Program to more than $447 million in term sales. In 2008, he became Vice President of Member Services, executing a strategy that provided a sustainable competitive advantage to NationaLease members and growing the membership base. In 2010, Vicha became the Vice President of National Accounts, leading that team to a record-breaking year in sales. In 2012, Vicha was named President of NationaLease, where he helps members increase their market share and decrease their cost of business. In the last decade, he has grown the company in terms of size and scope. Today, NationaLease has more than 1,000 locations and a fleet count of over 184,000 throughout the United States and Canada.

In his downtime, Vicha enjoys spending time with his wife, Whitney and children Riley and Brendan and playing golf or attending a sporting event. Vicha is a 1992 graduate of Illinois State University.