Chris Laszlo is the managing partner of Sustainable Value Partners, a Washington, DC-based consulting firm that works with Fortune 500 companies to create business value through integrating sustainability and corporate social responsibility. A frequent author and speaker who has written two books on sustainability, Laszlo spent 15 years as an executive at Lafarge (a manufacturer of building materials) and Deloitte & Touche. He holds a PhD in economics and management science from the University of Paris and a Masters in public affairs Columbia University.

Dr. M. Nisa Khan holds a Bachelor’s degree in physics and mathematics and a Doctorate degree in electrical engineering. Currently, she works as a photoelectronic LED technologist and a financial asset manager. Previously, she worked in the high-speed communication industry and is known for numerous developments while working with Bell laboratories and Atrium Networks. Nisa is a columnist for Signs of the Times and has lent her expertise to ISA and other industry groups.

Jim Hunt joined FASTSIGNS in September 2001 as an Inkjet Specialist within the Technical Services Department. Now he heads this critical area of the Franchise Services Department and leads a team that provides the technical support and guidance for the FASTSIGNS network in the area of computer graphics and digital output. His diverse background includes nearly 20 years in the Air Force where he performed roles as a law enforcement specialist, journalist and newspaper editor, and public relations instructor. Jim has also worked in a variety of management positions, including managing multiplex theater and a branch technology department for a world renowned print and copy company.

A licensed architect, Kraig has spent over 20 years specializing in the development of branded environments for numerous industries, including fast food, financial services, specialty retail and petroleum. He brings a unique skill set to Bedrock with his abilities spanning the development of branded environment programs from start to finish, including strategic insight, creative direction, project management and implementation management.

Most recently, Kraig spearheaded a store re-image program for Jiffy Lube, which entails retrofitting approximately 2,100 locations, most of which are franchisee owned and operated.

During his 10 year tenure with Jiffy Lube International, Marcus Duffel has served as the Director of Design and Construction of Jiffy Lube International and currently holds the position of Group Manager - Construction for Shell Lubricants Fast Lubes Division, headquartered in Houston, TX.

Mr. Duffel is responsible for developing and maintaining building and design standards and serves as the liaison between franchisees and local zoning and building departments. In addition to his North American duties, he was involved in the Jiffy Lube expansion project in Shanghai.

Currently, Marcus is directing the first major re-image of Jiffy Lube in 30 years. This project involves 2,000+ stores in North America. He has been instrumental in building consensus among passionate constituents and senior management, leading the team to results that has earned praise from stakeholders and strengthened revenues via increased store car counts.

Marcus has chaired the Building and Fire Code Committee of the Automotive Oil Change Association for 8 years. 

Michael Majoulet is a Brand Manager in the Wells Fargo Enterprise Marketing Group. A native San Franciscan, Michael ‘grew up' with the Wells Fargo brand and became a Team Member in 1994. Michael leads Wells Fargo's Branded Environments Program which includes design and management responsibilities for signage, merchandising fixtures, sponsorship graphics, and related environment and customer touch point design across the enterprise.  

Peter Navarro received his Ph. D. in economics from Harvard University and is a business professor at the Merage School of Business, University of California-Irvine.  He is a regular CNBC contributor, and author of the bestselling book, The Coming China Wars.  Professor Navarro's other books include the path-breaking management book, The Well-Timed Strategy, and the bestselling investment book If It Rains  in Brazil, Buy Starbucks.

Professor Navarro's unique and internationally recognized expertise lies in his "big picture" application of a highly sophisticated but easily accessible macroeconomic analysis of the business environment and financial markets for investors and corporate executives.

He has been featured on 60 Minutes, and his articles have appeared in a wide range of publications, from Business Week, the Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and Wall Street Journal to the Harvard Business Review, the MIT Sloan Management Review, and the Journal of Business. 

Rock LaManna is a seasoned business development executive, entrepreneur and business strategist with 25+ years of proven experience. LaManna has had substantial hands-on success working with and participating in manufacturing operations, including start-ups, creating and implementing new markets, building key accounts and customer loyalty and developing multiple strategic growth opportunities. His relationships include privately held small-to-medium-sized and Fortune 100 companies. LaManna has also structured strategic alliances and partnerships as the key negotiator and facilitator of long-term agreements with major global institutions.

Tim Greene is the director of wide-format printing and jetting technology operations for InfoTrends, the leading worldwide market research and strategic consulting firm for the digital printing industry. Greene develops annual market forecasts on wide-format printing technologies and specialty media as well as custom studies for industry-leading OEMs, suppliers and distributors. He is a columnist for Screen Printing magazine and is a frequent author and speaker in the graphic-arts industry.