Shawn Adamson

Shawn Adamson is Senior Vice President of Enterprise Solutions at Comcast Business, where
she leads the Enterprise Solutions organization, overseeing strategy, growth, and execution
for advanced connectivity, cloud, and security platforms serving large organizations across the
U.S. and globally. Her focus is on shaping the future of enterprise technology, driving
innovation, and enabling organizations to operate securely and at scale in a rapidly evolving
digital landscape.

With more than 20 years of experience in the connectivity and technology industry, Shawn
has held key leadership roles at Comcast Business for over a decade, including guiding
corporate sales strategy and leading integration efforts following major acquisitions to expand
global capabilities. Her leadership has been recognized with multiple honors, including the
Technology Trailblazer award from the Women Tech Awards. She also serves on the boards of
the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce and the David Eccles School of Business at the
University of Utah.

Kim Ayala

I’m an experienced Talent Acquisition leader passionate about building high-performing teams and creating exceptional candidate and hiring manager experiences. With over a decade in recruiting—spanning GTM, Marketing, and G&A functions—I’ve led initiatives that drive growth, strengthen culture, and scale organizations strategically.

At BambooHR, I currently lead Talent Acquisition for Revenue, Marketing, and G&A, partnering closely with senior leadership to align hiring strategies with company goals. My team and I focus on thoughtful, data-informed recruiting, ensuring every hire supports our mission: to set people free to do great work.

I started my career early while juggling college—an experience that taught me resilience, adaptability, and the value of hard work. Today, as a mother of three girls, I’m proud to model what it means to build a meaningful career while maintaining balance and perspective. My journey continues to fuel my passion for creating workplaces where people can thrive both personally and professionally.

Joel Brough

Joel Brough is a growth strategist with over two decades of experience transforming organizations and accelerating revenue delivery. He has led high-impact initiatives across SaaS, digital advertising, and B2B/B2C markets—delivering multimillion-dollar results while redefining customer engagement and retention. Joel is passionate about building inclusive, purpose-driven cultures that empower teams to innovate and win. Joel’s belief in lifelong learning and adaptability fuels his mission to help people and organizations thrive, making him a sought-after speaker on growth and transformation.

Cameron Chatwin

Cameron Chatwin is a Utah Tech graduate whose career blends mission-driven nonprofit leadership with strategic relationship building. His experience managing corporate partnerships at the Make-A-Wish Utah Foundation strengthened his expertise in selling with purpose and cultivating meaningful donor engagement. Now serving as Director of Development for Liberty Village and United We Pledge, he leads philanthropic strategy and builds partnerships that advance community and national heritage initiatives. Known for connecting people to purpose, Cameron drives measurable impact through clarity, collaboration, and commitment.

Amy LaFond

Amy started in the insurance industry with The Buckner Company in 2011, while pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology. While working and studying, Amy recognized her interest in the insurance industry and decided to complete a Minor in Business at Utah State University/ Utah Valley University. Upon graduation, Amy transitioned to a full-time role at Buckner and is our Director of Carrier Relations. To further her career, Amy received her Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation, a testament to her commitment to professional achievement. Her comprehensive understanding of the insurance landscape has become an asset to her clients and a valuable resource for their business and risk management needs.

Jim Olson

Jim Olson serves as president of the Utah Jazz, an entity of Smith Entertainment Group (SEG). In this position, he provides strategic leadership for the organization’s assets – which include the Utah Jazz NBA franchise, Utah Hockey Club, Delta Center, SEG Media, the Salt Lake City Stars NBA G League team, and Jazz Gaming NBA 2K team – and also oversees all day-to-day business operations and construction projects.

Olson joined the Utah Jazz in 1994 when it was under the ownership of Larry H. Miller Sports & Entertainment (LHMSE) and has held multiple positions during his tenure, including vice president of ticket sales (2003-06), senior vice president of sales and marketing (2006-2013), chief operating officer of LHMSE (2013-15), and president of Vivint Arena (2015-2019). Within one year of being named president of LHMSE in October 2019, he played a critical role in helping the organization achieve two major wins. First, he helped the Utah Jazz win the bid to host the 2023 NBA All-Star Game, and, in fall 2020, he supported the seamless transition of ownership when Ryan Smith purchased the company from LHMSE, a move that kicked off a new era for the Utah Jazz. Additionally, Olson has had key management responsibilities for other entities that have fallen within the organization’s portfolio including the Salt Lake Bees, The Zone Sports Network, and the Tour of Utah.

Currently, Olson serves on the Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation board and Salt Lake Chamber Board of Governors. He has also served on the University of Utah’s Alumni Association Board of Directors and Crimson Club Board, and the boards for the Downtown Alliance, Visit Salt Lake, and Camp Kostopulos.

A native and long-time resident of Salt Lake City, Olson graduated from the University of Utah with a bachelor’s degree in communications. He also achieved a master’s degree in sports and recreation management from Northeastern University in Boston.
He and his wife, Suzi, have four children and five grandchildren.

Mark Paul

Mark H. Paul is the Executive Director of the Center for Medical Innovation and advisor for life science incubators for the technology license office at University of Utah Health. He also currently serves on the executive committee of the Utah Innovation Fund, BioUtah Chair & executive committee and other advisory boards. Prior to this role, Mark served 16 years as the Global President of the Neurovascular division at Stryker. Stryker Neurovascular is a pioneer and world market leader in the development of technologies for the treatment of Hemorrhagic and Ischemic Stroke. During his tenure the NV division delivered exceptional global growth as the fastest growing division over 12 years achieving $1.3B in annual revenue. Mark had full P&L responsibilities for all operational functions and commercial teams in +65 countries. Mark is a 32-year veteran of the Medical Device industry. Over that time, he has led organizations focused on technologies for the less invasive treatment of Neurovascular, Peripheral Vascular & Embolization, Cardiology, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms and Carotid Intervention. Much of Mark’s career and education has had a deep global focus including serving as European Director of Peripheral Vascular based in Paris, France and VP & GM of International for Boston Scientific. Mark started his career with Procter & Gamble.

Mark graduated from the University of Utah. His education included time in Selwyn College in Cambridge, England, the Universite de la Neuchâtel, Switzerland. He has also completed Stryker Executive Business Programs at Harvard and Stanford University Byers Center for Biodesign Executive Program.

Kenneth Scott

Kenneth Scott is a former professional athlete turned speaker, educator, and social entrepreneur passionate about helping students turn who they are into what they do. He is the founder of Leave A Blessing, which houses the Social Health Brand Program—an identity-driven personal branding curriculum—and REACH, a platform that helps high school student-athletes manage their recruiting journey with clarity and consistency. Blending lived experience with practical frameworks, Kenneth equips emerging leaders to communicate with purpose, build authentic relationships, and grow through character, clarity, and connection.

Jimmy Stephens

Jimmy Stephens is a GTM leader and early-stage operator with a passion for scaling teams and fueling growth at the intersection of startups, finance, and technology. After earning a degrees in Finance and Economics from Utah State University, Jimmy began his career at SoFi, where he worked on the banking and mortgage team.

He joined Brex as the 18th employee and the first go-to-market (GTM) hire focused on startups. Since then, Jimmy has played a pivotal role in building and scaling the startup segment into a core part of Brex’s business. Today, he leads the company’s startup sales, partnerships, and banking initiatives, driving growth and strategic relationships across the ecosystem.