Laurie Mikes
COO, Second Wind

Laurie has been with Second Wind since 1996 and currently acts as Chief Operating Officer, Lead Consultant and Trainer. She oversees daily operations while simultaneously being deeply involved with members. Agencies come to her for advice and guidance on a wide range of topics including financial matters, agency growth, operations, account service and more. Her years of experience bring valuable insight and perspective to agencies looking to build a successful sustainable business. In addition to consulting, Laurie facilitates a number of training events all designed to help agencies develop their account teams, operations people, financial managers and creatives for maximum impact. 

Bryan Earnest
President & CEO, Amperage Marketing & Fundraising

Bryan is a builder. As builder of AMPERAGE’s vision for the future, he inspires the team to achieve that vision every day. A journalism graduate of Iowa State University and lifelong ISU fan, Bryan began his career in healthcare marketing and public relations. He then rocked a broadcast sales position with KWWL before co-founding ME&V, now AMPERAGE Marketing & Fundraising. Under his leadership, AMPERAGE has grown with two acquisitions and expanded locations across Iowa and into Wisconsin. Bryan — a longtime member of the global YPO organization for executives — is constantly experimenting with ideas and mapping out future-focused strategies that move the needle for AMPERAGE and its clients.