Scott Jennings is a founding partner of RunSwitch, providing senior level political, communications, public affairs, media relations, and crisis communications counsel for national and international clients. Scott’s expertise often lands him in the national press. He’s an on-air Political Contributor for CNN, writes regular columns for Gannett, the LA Times, and CNN.com, and is frequently quoted by reporters the world over because of his expert analysis. Scott’s career has taken him across the country as part of four presidential campaigns and numerous U.S. Senate, congressional, state, and local races. He served in key roles in both of President George W. Bush’s campaigns in 2000 and 2004, before becoming Special Assistant to the President in 2005, working under Karl Rove. At the White House, Scott served as a liaison to members of Congress, state and local officials, and key business, political and community leaders nationwide. His office advised the president on numerous issues and was part of the confirmation process for two Supreme Court Justices.

Steve Beshear served as the 61st Governor of Kentucky from 2007-2015. He also served as Attorney General from 1979 to 1983, Lieutenant Governor from 1983 to 1987 and was a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1974-1979.

Justin Patton is an award-winning author of five books, an international keynote speaker, and the founder of The Trust Architect Group. He’s best known for helping organizations operationalize trust—not through lofty ideals, but through practical leadership behaviors that transform culture from the inside out. As the creator of the Trust Starts Here framework, Justin equips leaders with tactical ways to lead with presence, communicate with tact, and build stronger relationships through consistent trust deposits. His work helps managers and executives make small, intentional shifts—like personalizing recognition, increasing transparency, and managing emotional heat in tough conversations—that have big trust payoffs. Justin’s client roster includes Ford Motor Company, GE Appliances, Yum! Brands, WM, Sleep Number, and Brinker International. He has coached Fortune 500 executives, NCAA athletes, and Miss America contestants—and his insights have been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, and Authority Magazine. A member of the Forbes Coaches Council and faculty for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Justin holds a Professional Certified Coach credential and the highest earned designation from the National Speakers Association. Rebooked by clients again and again, his programs are praised for being both inspiring and immediately usable—at work and at home.