Meet the Staff
Here we are! You found us--the best team in the business. Curious about who you are talking with on the phone? Looking for the right contact to speak with about our services or capabilities? Just want to see who works at Leading Authorities, Inc. speakers bureau? See our great team in the tabs below. We look forward to meeting YOU!
- LEADERSHIP
Matthew jones
President & Chief Executive OfficerMatthew Jones is the president and chief executive officer at Leading Authorities Inc., one of the nation’s most prominent event design and lecture…
- LEADERSHIP
Kate Burns
Chief Operating OfficerKate Burns is the chief operating officer at Leading Authorities. With a 10+ year background with LAI, Kate is involved across the company in…
- LEADERSHIP
- OPERATIONS
Ron moffitt
Vice President of FinanceRon Moffitt is a C.P.A. and the VP of Finance at Leading Authorities. He came to Leading Authorities in 2013 after twelve years in senior finance…
- OPERATIONS
Haley Rauch
Chief of StaffHaley is the Chief of Staff at Leading Authorities, working closely with Matt Jones on the day to day operations of Leading Authorities, as well as…
- LEADERSHIP
- SPEAKER AGENTS
Rainey Foster
Partner & Executive Vice PresidentRainey Foster is executive vice president and partner of Leading Authorities, Inc, serving on the company’s Management Committee.
- LEADERSHIP
- SPEAKER AGENTS
- LAI VIDEO
- LAI LIVE
Helena Lehman
Partner & Senior Vice President, LAI Video/LAI LiveHelena Lehman is responsible for building the company’s business in content marketing strategy among its clientele.
- LEADERSHIP
- SPEAKER AGENTS
Tony berardo
Partner & Senior Vice PresidentTony Berardo is a senior vice president of Leading Authorities, Inc. He is a certified meeting planner, and works with dozens of corporations and…
- LEADERSHIP
- LAI VIDEO
James loizou
Senior Vice President, LAI VideoPerhaps best epitomized by his signature red sneakers and tie, James Loizou enjoys walking a fine line between creating and business-ing.
- LEADERSHIP
- LAI LIVE
Shannon Semler
Senior Vice President, LAI LiveWith more than 15 years experience as an event producer, Shannon has produced everything from multi-million dollar, nationally-televised events to a…
- LEADERSHIP
- SPEAKER AGENTS
Mimi hair
Senior Vice President, Colorado OfficeMimi Hair has worked at Leading Authorities since 1993. She assists corporate and association clients in securing speakers and entertainment for a…
- SPEAKER AGENTS
Ned jovanovich
Senior Vice PresidentNed Jovanovich is a Senior Vice President of Leading Authorities, Inc. He joined the team in 2007 after a 14 year career in the hotel industry. Ned…
- SPEAKER AGENTS
Katy foster
Senior Vice President & Sales Support ManagerKaty Foster started at Leading Authorities as an intern and quickly rose up the ranks, serving as a production assistant and then the digital…
- SPEAKER AGENTS
Jonathan lane
Senior Vice PresidentJonathan Lane first came to Leading Authorities as an event coordinator in charge of logistics, drawn to the position by his interest in current…
- LAI VIDEO
James favata
Vice President, CreativeJames Favata uses his 10+ years of experience to help you explore new avenues, and who knows, together you may even end up off the map.
- LAI VIDEO
Melinda Foscato
VP of Creative StrategyHaving worked in broadcast, digital, and social media, Melinda offers a range of skills that the LAI Video team relies on.
- LAI VIDEO
Tori furphy
VP of Operations + Client Experience, LAI VideoTori Furphy is LAI Video's Vice President of Operations and Client Experience, a title that might be ambiguous by design because she ends up…
- LAI VIDEO
Susy Shaw
VP, Business Development, LAI VideoSusy Shaw is a Senior Account Director for Video at Leading Authorities Inc. She has 16 years of successful sales experience in a variety of exciting…
- MARKETING
Sanetra Payne
VP of MarketingSanetra Payne is a DMV native who enjoys the many opportunities marketing presents to explore her curiosity, write, and get creative.
- LEADERSHIP
- EVENT COORDINATORS
Lucinda decastro
Vice PresidentLucinda DeCastro is a Vice President and focuses on leading a team of event coordinators who are responsible for the logisitcs and travel for our…
- SPEAKER AGENTS
Katherine Bentley
Vice President, Client RelationsKatherine Bentley loves the speaking business because she has the opportunity to hear insights from experts in many fields and personal stories from…
- SPEAKER AGENTS
Jeannette smith
Vice PresidentJeannette Smith came to Leading Authorities, Inc. after serving in the George W. Bush White House and at the Chertoff Group, a security consulting…
- SPEAKER AGENTS
Andrew gibbons
Vice PresidentAndrew Gibbons has always loved politics and with that, great speeches that capture and hold audiences. A former congressional affairs staffer for…
- SPEAKER AGENTS
Lisa mcfadden
Vice PresidentLisa McFadden loves the energy of meetings and events. Since 2004, she has helped Leading Authorities' clients bring people together to share…
- SPEAKER AGENTS
Jeff Robbin
Vice PresidentJeff Robbin works on the sales team as a Vice President for Leading Authorities. He works with our clients to book the very best speakers for their…