Randy is a Lake County Councilman, Chairman of the Lake County Republican Party, and a lifelong public servant who balances leadership in politics with his family’s century-old trucking business. His background in agriculture, business, and transportation prepared him for the practical realities of government, from managing multimillion-dollar budgets to navigating infrastructure, parks, and public services. With a no-nonsense approach, Randy brings the grit of the private sector into public office, showing how local government impacts daily life more than most people realize.

Liam Naden is a speaker, coach, author, and creator of the “Thriving Brain” method. Once a stressed-out millionaire entrepreneur with 18 businesses, Liam lost everything, became homeless, and rebuilt his life by discovering a scientific system for living without struggle. Today, he teaches people how to activate the part of the brain designed for thriving, rather than survival, to experience success without stress. From sailing the world full-time to coaching entrepreneurs and couples, Liam demonstrates how problems aren’t inevitable—they’re a signal you’re living from the wrong part of your brain.

Lyubim Kogan is a former Wall Street trader, Olympic athlete, and founder of Wings for Heroes, a self-funded mission helping amputee and deaf veterans reclaim their lives through adventure, therapy, and purpose. From growing up in the Soviet Union during the Afghan war, to surviving 9/11 in New York, to building a successful financial career, Lyubim’s life has been defined by resilience, risk, and reinvention. Today, he is dedicated to restoring dignity and independence for veterans in Ukraine, Turkey, and beyond through paragliding, physical rehabilitation, and community.

Gino Ferrand is the founder of Tekla, a boutique talent partner helping startups and mid-market companies build high-quality engineering teams across Latin America. For over a decade, Gino has helped venture-backed startups and established brands like Major League Soccer and Mercedes-Benz find and integrate top developers while maintaining a human-centered, scalable approach to growth. He is a vocal advocate for nearshoring, quality over volume in outsourcing, and the importance of real-time collaboration in engineering teams.

Jay Conner is a private lending and real estate expert who has flipped over 500 properties and raised over $8.5 million in private capital, helping investors and everyday people achieve wealth through real estate without relying on traditional or hard money lenders. Known for his clear, practical teaching style, Jay empowers others to access funding, structure deals, and build businesses that thrive even in challenging markets. He is a vocal advocate for private money as a pathway to freedom, security, and long-term wealth building.

Jess Hein is a behaviorist, social worker, Reiki practitioner, and creative entrepreneur who brings a unique perspective to understanding human behavior, parenting challenges, and the role environment plays in shaping who we become. With a background in social work across multiple settings, Jess has worked with individuals navigating developmental disabilities, mental health challenges, and generational behavior patterns. She is a strong advocate for consistency, accountability, and structured environments while championing empathy and individuality, helping parents and leaders foster resilience and independence without losing compassion.

Chris Condron is the co-founder of Aircon AI, the company behind Captain Cargo, an AI-powered agent platform revolutionizing air freight logistics. With decades in the freight industry, Chris recognized the need for speed, automation, and smarter quoting in a sector often overlooked by tech. Today, Captain Cargo helps freight forwarders quote, book, and manage air freight shipments globally in minutes, giving small and mid-sized forwarders the tools to compete at scale. Chris is a vocal advocate for industry-led technology, leveraging AI agents to improve logistics without adding complexity.

Michel Langlois is a veteran Silicon Valley executive who has held senior engineering leadership roles at Cisco, Juniper, and Calix, helping scale them through the rise of the commercial internet, broadband, and cloud infrastructure. Having led teams through multiple tech revolutions, Michel is now focused on sharing his lessons through his new book, Beyond the Code, guiding engineers on how to evolve into impactful leaders who can build companies that last. He is a vocal advocate for people-centric leadership, thoughtful innovation, and maintaining a moral compass in hyper-competitive industries.

Anthony Calvanese is the founder of Anthony in Italy, a travel media and consulting platform helping people experience authentic Italy while navigating the complexities of moving abroad. A licensed professional engineer turned entrepreneur, Anthony has lived in Italy for over three years, exploring all 20 regions while building a business that helps others obtain Italian citizenship and travel intentionally. He is a vocal advocate for embracing Italian culture, learning the language, and designing a life with freedom, not just routine.

Ben Johnson is the CEO of Particle 41, a software engineering firm providing “special operations for your digital execution.” Having built and exited five companies, Ben brings deep expertise in data science, cloud engineering, DevOps, and custom software builds for high-growth businesses. He is a vocal advocate for building with intention, founder education, and using technology as a driver of enterprise value, not just a cost center.