Bev has been the librarian at Davis|Kuelthau since 2001. She is responsible for library administration and research services. Prior to becoming a librarian, Bev was a litigation paralegal. She received her Master’s of Library of Science from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. She also has a paralegal degree. Bev is a past president of the Law Librarian Association of Wisconsin and is a frequent speaker on issues of website evaluation, legal resources, Web 2.0 technologies, and search strategies. She has authored articles in the Wisconsin Lawyer, Wisconsin Law Journal, The Verdict, and many other professional journals. She is the recipient of the Law Librarians of Wisconsin (LLAW)- Distinguished Service Award (2015), an Unsung Hero Award Honoree - Wisconsin Law Journal (2011), and was also awarded the Scales of Justice Award - NALS Foundation (2009) and the Unsung Hero Award - Law Librarian of the Year, Wisconsin Law Journal (2008).

Danny began his career with the Dixon Police Department in September of 1996. Through his career he served as a patrol officer, detective, patrol sergeant and detective sergeant before being promoted to police chief in June of 2008. In October of 2017, he retired from his role as police chief when he was promoted to city manager. In early 2013, while serving as police chief, he was appointed to serve as the special assistant to the city council to help lead the city back from the $54 million Rita Crundwell embezzlement. Under his leadership, Dixon rebuilt public trust, rebuilt trust with their city team members, professionalized City operations, and helped the City recovered $50 million in an out-of-court settlement. Danny led major reform in public relations, human resources, transparency, and a change the City Manager Form of Government. He created and led a hiring process for Dixon’s first City Administrator and returned to his role as police chief in late 2013.

Deputy Chief Joseph Maranowicz has been with the Addison Police Department since January of 2000. He has a Bachelor's degree in Management from DeVry University and a Master's degree from Lewis University in Public Safety Administration. Deputy Chief Maranowicz is a graduate of the Northwestern Public Safety Program for Police Staff and Command, as well as a graduate of the FBI National Academy, 257th Session. He is a graduate of the Senior Management Institute for Police, the 69th Session. He is a member of the Illinois Chiefs of Police Funeral Assistance Team, the DuPage Incident Management Assistance Team, as well as FBI Officer Safety Wellness Association where he teaches Resiliency throughout the Nation. Deputy Chief Maranowicz is currently in charge of the Support Services Division and also serves as the Village of Addison's Emergency Manager.

Desi Payne loves to motivate employees by helping them adjust their attitudes to create a positive work environment. Desi has over 25 years of experience as an entrepreneur, patient advocate, and international speaker. She was just honored to share the stage with the number one leadership expert in the world, John Maxwell. She is an award-winning entertainer, performing on Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and guest performing with Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus. She is an author of her upcoming book, Do You Work with the Living Dead?

Master Sergeant Heather Hansen began her career in Law Enforcement in 1989, in corrections, probation and was a police and fire dispatcher from 1991 until 1995, when she began her career as a Trooper with the Illinois State Police. As a Trooper in the Chicagoland area, Heather was assigned to a special enforcement team that focused on gangs, guns, drugs, reckless drivers and DUIs. She has served in many roles in the last twenty-nine years. She has been the crime scene investigator for over 1000 major cases including hundreds of death investigations, scenes with multiple deaths, entire families and a few nationally covered cases.

Paul Butler is an internationally renowned speaker, presenter, instructor, and entertainer. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication with a concentration in Culture and Communication, as well as an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice. He excels in the areas of motivation, leadership, customer service, and attitude empowerment. During his 27 years of law enforcement, he has been a public servant, training officer, sergeant, crisis negotiator, chief of police, and chief deputy. These opportunities have given him a unique perspective on a vast array of situations and circumstances that many people find themselves in every day. These experiences have helped him to develop the answers to questions and cures to problems most people are facing at work and in life on a continual basis.

Randy uses this officiating, leadership and life experiences in delivering ultra high energy presentations to engage audiences and transform their professional and personal lives. With a twenty-year career as a corporate leader and an accomplished NCAA Basketball Official, Randy has a wealth of knowledge and a unique perspective on effective leadership and teamwork. His focus is team-building and advocating for the potential in all in order to turn everyday people into superstar leaders. His leadership expertise emphasizes interpersonal value system and productivity, believing that from one, the other naturally follows.

Rev. Tim Perry, a Native American of the Pueblo tribe from New Mexico, comes to us with a wealth of knowledge and experience in business, crisis counseling, and professional training for law enforcement. His skills, experience, and unique way of looking at life is quickly positioning Tim as an effective and innovative speaker to various audiences across the country. Tim served in the United States Air Force for 8 years as an Air Traffic Controller and an Aviator aboard the Top-Secret EC-135 Looking Glass aircraft with combat time in Gulf War I. He then served Fortune 3 organizations such as Motorola, ADP, and Zurich Insurance in leadership & development roles for 24 years. At the age of 50, he completed his Masters in counseling and leadership from Rockbridge Seminary. Tim created three organizations designed to serve emergency responders and their families: 10-41 Incorporated, Nationwide Champlain Services, and The Resilient Life Church for First Responders.