Agenda

Constellation Energy

Dollar General

Target

Constellation Energy

Pontoon Solutions, Inc.

Softpath Systems, LLC

Takeda Pharmaceutical

Target

U.S. Bank

Brian Clark

President
AgileOne

Nancy Goff

Executive Director, Global Supply Base Management
Allegis Global Solutions

Basant Abraham

Global Vice Presiden, MSP Client Experience
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Jay Eardly

SVP, Delivery & Optimization
Pontoon Solutions

Jay Eardly is the Senior Vice President of Pontoon Instinct, the company’s advisory and consulting practice focused on helping organizations navigate workforce complexity through data‑led insights. With deep expertise across global MSP delivery, operating model design, and workforce technology, Jay brings a practical yet forward‑looking perspective to the future of workforce strategy.

Since joining Pontoon in 2017, Jay has held senior leadership roles across program management, client delivery, and operations. His real‑world delivery experience shapes the evolution of Pontoon Instinct—turning workforce data, trends, and insight into predictive strategies that support better decisions and sustainable outcomes.

Before Pontoon, Jay designed and delivered global workforce solutions for large‑scale outsourced programs, building operating models to support complexity at enterprise scale.

Carolyn Joshua

President & CEO
Trilyon, Inc.

Carolyn Joshua is the President and CEO of Trilyon, Inc., a leading content management, documentation, and technology services provider for Fortune 500 companies. Under Carolyn's exceptional leadership, Trilyon has earned notable recognition, including the esteemed 2023 Fast 100 Asian American Business Award from USPAACC. Her outstanding achievements have also been acknowledged through the prestigious Enterprising Women of the Year Award in 2023. Furthermore, she has been honored as one of the Top 50 Women Leaders of San Francisco for 2023 by Women We Admire, highlighting her significant contributions to the business community.

In addition to her role at Trilyon, Carolyn holds a board position at the US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce (USPAACC West), a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering economic growth and promoting diversity through leadership, education, and business networking. Carolyn also plays a pivotal role as the Co-Chair of USPAACC WISE (Women Initiative for Strategic Empowerment), spearheading initiatives that empower and advance women professionals in the business world.

Carolyn serves as a General Partner at Early Equity Capital Advisors, specializing in late-stage technology startups. Additionally, she contributes to How Women Invest as an LP, a venture capital firm focused on promoting women-led companies and advancing women leaders within the venture capital ecosystem. Carolyn's commitment to diversity and inclusivity is further exemplified through her role as a global advisor for the Women Leaders for the World Fellowship Program. This transformative leadership training program empowers social change innovators and industry disruptors to create positive impacts on society.

Kasey Hadjis

President
Workwell North America

Kasey Hadjis is the President of Workwell North America, where she leads strategic growth and service delivery across the country. With more than 25 years of experience in workforce solutions, Kasey began her career in staffing and recruiting before transitioning into the MSP and EOR space in 2020.

Last year, she played a key leadership role in guiding Eastridge Workforce Management through its acquisition by Workwell Global, a $3B organization, helping ensure a seamless transition and continued growth. Under her leadership, the organization has been recognized as a Major Contender for MSP in Everest Group’s Peak Matrix for three consecutive years.

Kasey brings a practical, results-driven perspective to workforce strategy and is passionate about helping organizations navigate the evolving world of work.

John Muns

Mayor
City of Plano

Kasey Hadjis

President
Workwell North America

Kasey Hadjis is the President of Workwell North America, where she leads strategic growth and service delivery across the country. With more than 25 years of experience in workforce solutions, Kasey began her career in staffing and recruiting before transitioning into the MSP and EOR space in 2020.

Last year, she played a key leadership role in guiding Eastridge Workforce Management through its acquisition by Workwell Global, a $3B organization, helping ensure a seamless transition and continued growth. Under her leadership, the organization has been recognized as a Major Contender for MSP in Everest Group’s Peak Matrix for three consecutive years.

Kasey brings a practical, results-driven perspective to workforce strategy and is passionate about helping organizations navigate the evolving world of work.

Stephen Harrington

Chief Supply Chain Officer
MGM Resorts International

Melissa Timman

Vice President of Sourcing and Operations
Penn Entertainment

Melissa Timman is Vice President of Sourcing and Operations at PENN Entertainment, where she leads procurement strategy across more than 40 casino and entertainment properties nationwide. With over two decades at PENN, she oversees strategic sourcing, eProcurement, and procuretopay operations, managing and influencing hundreds of millions of dollars in enterprise spend.

A forwardthinking procurement leader, Melissa is recognized for driving enterprisewide savings, building scalable sourcing programs, and elevating procurement into a true strategic business partner. She thrives in complex, multisite environments and brings a disciplined approach to balancing cost, risk, speed, and guest experience.

Beyond the numbers, Melissa is deeply committed to supplier diversity and mentorship. She helped launch supplier mentor initiatives, actively participates in diversityfocused events, and continues to advance inclusive sourcing strategies that create meaningful opportunity while delivering strong business outcomes. She is especially passionate about building and sustaining partnerships with diverse suppliers at the local, regional, and national levels in the communities where PENN operates.

Melissa remains focused on strong team leadership, integrity in procurement processes, a clear corporate vision, and expanding access to sourcing opportunities for diverse businesses. These efforts have played a key role in the continued growth of PENN’s Supplier Diversity program.

She holds an MBA and brings energy, clarity, and a sharp strategic lens to the evolving role of procurement leadership.

Kindle Goodson

SVP, OCFO Chief Operating & Procurement Officer
TIAA Financial Services

Kindle Goodson currently serves as the Chief Procurement Officer leading the Global Supplier Services team responsible for the End-to End Procure to Pay process inclusive of Sourcing, Enterprise Vendor Risk, Procurement, Metrics, and Business Diversity. In this capacity, Kindle brings over 20 years of experience, 17 of which are in the financial services industry, working for several Fortune 100 companies.

In 2010, Kindle began her career at TIAA, initially responsible for the procurement of Printed Materials and Marketing Services. Since that time, in addition to her expanded roles in Sourcing, Kindle also served as the Business Finance Officer for TIAA’s Corporate Functions responsible for the fiscal budgeting process for Legal Risk & Compliance, Internal Audit Services, Human Resources, Chief Administrative Office, and Office of the CFO.

Kindle began her career at Navigant Consulting, where she worked to

assess Companies’ risk of insolvency. Given education has always been paramount, Kindle decided to return to school to pursue her MBA. During this time, she also worked at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in Procurement and Acquisition Management.

Upon graduating with honors, Kindle moved to New York City, where she was accepted into the Management Associate Program at Citigroup, working in Acquisition Life Cycle Marketing for Card products. While at Citigroup, Kindle was approached by Bank of America and asked to join their Supply Chain Management organization. Excited about the opportunity, Kindle relocated to Charlotte, NC and became responsible for the sourcing of Data Aggregation and later all printed materials.

During her tenure there, she also worked on several mergers and acquisitions (MBNA, LaSalle, Countrywide, and Merrill Lynch) which positioned her to transition to TIAA.

Kindle has a B.B.A. in Business Insurance and a M.B.A., concentrating in Supply Chain Mgmt. from Howard University. She is also Six Sigma Green and White Belt certified. Kindle lives in Charlotte, NC with her husband and three children; 2 sons and 1 daughter.

Paul Williams

Chief Procurement Officer | Strategic Sourcing, Global Contract Negotiation
University of California, Office of the President

Paul Williams is the Associate Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer for University of California Systemwide Procurement, coordinating $10 billion in procurement across UC’s campuses, medical centers, and national labs. He brings more than 31 years of global experience in Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, and Business Process Improvement, with senior leadership roles at Procter & Gamble, Pfizer, Clorox, Kraft, and Mondelēz International. A former U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer in Morocco, his focus on inclusive growth and economic impact continues to shape his leadership philosophy. He lives in Oakland with his wife and four children, guided by the motto, “To whom much is given, much is required.”

Dr. Tre Pennie

Deputy Regional Administrator, Region VI
U.S. Small Business Administration

Dr. Tre Pennie serves as the Deputy Regional Administrator for SBA Region VI, overseeing Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Arkansas. In this role, he provides executive leadership for regional program delivery, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration with federal, state, and local partners to strengthen access to capital and support small businesses, lenders, and economic development organizations across the region.

Prior to returning to the region, Dr. Pennie served in Washington, D.C., as the Associate Administrator for the Office of Government Contracting and Business Development. In this senior executive capacity, he led national policy and program oversight impacting federal procurement and small business participation in government contracting.

Dr. Pennie brings more than two decades of distinguished service in public safety, business development, and public policy. A U.S. Army veteran and retired Dallas Police Sergeant with 22 years of service, he earned national recognition for his leadership and advocacy efforts supporting public safety and the small business community. As President Emeritus of a national nonprofit organization, he worked closely with Congress to advance legislation focused on public safety and small business resilience.

An accomplished academic and policy professional, Dr. Pennie holds a Doctor of Education from Texas Tech University and a Paralegal Certificate from Southern Methodist University (SMU). He has extensive experience in legal strategy, contracts, nonprofit governance, and regulatory affairs, including service on a Texas state-appointed regulatory committee. He has testified as an expert witness before both the U.S. House and Senate Judiciary Committees and authored an amicus brief accepted by the United States Supreme Court.

His combined experience in military service, law enforcement, nonprofit leadership, and federal administration uniquely positions him as a dedicated advocate for strengthening and advancing an equitable and competitive small business ecosystem nationwide.

Susan Au Allen

CEO
USPAACC