Mitch Savoie Hill, CPC

CEO, Engagement Expert

SavHill Consulting LLC

Mitch Savoie Hill is a Certified Professional Coach, International TEDx Speaker, published author, and Corporate Trainer with over 25 years of hospitality and leadership experience. She started in the hospitality industry as a singing waitress in New York City when she was 18 years old and later went on to manage teams for international companies in the hospitality, real estate management, and construction industries. Some of her leadership roles included Director of Food & Beverage Outlets for a Five-Star hotel in Beverly Hills and Regional Director of Business Development for a construction firm in Florida.

Mitch is a first-generation American, born to Cuban exiles, who survived a myriad of adventures and her fair share of discrimination and adversity. She now dedicates herself to coaching individuals and teams on how to overcome their roadblocks to success and has authored an inspiring and instructional book on the subject.

As the CEO and founder of SavHill Consulting LLC, she delivers inclusive leadership coaching, corporate training, and keynote speeches to help her audiences learn how to engage their diverse clients and teams to achieve optimum productivity and success.

Working in high-stress, fast-paced environments in unique markets, such as Miami, New York, Atlanta, and LA, Mitch Savoie Hill developed best practices for dealing with different personalities and inspiring cooperation among diverse teams.

Mitch attended New York University’s renowned Tisch School of the Arts, where she mastered the skill of public presentation. She also received certificates in “Ethical and Inclusive Leadership” and “Workplace DEI” from the University of South Florida.

Mitch’s charismatic energy and contagious laugh captivate her audiences as she enlightens them on important topics such as conflict management, how to inspire cooperation, and embracing Diversity Equity & Inclusion. She has proudly served as Vice President of DE&I for the Carolinas chapter of Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and as a director for multiple chapters of the National Association of Women In Construction (NAWIC).

Mitch Savoie Hill is energized by helping leaders clarify their visions, map out actionable strategies and stretch beyond their horizons!

Gary Chapman, Ph.D.

Dr. Gary Chapman is an experienced and well-respected family counselor, and a well-known author having written more than forty books. He hosts a nationally syndicated radio program, A Love Language Minute, and a Saturday morning program, Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, that air on more than 400 stations.

The 5 Love Languages, one of Chapman’s most popular titles, topped various bestseller charts for years. It has been published in more than 50 languages, sold more than 14 million copies and is currently on the New York Times best-seller list. Dr. Chapman has been directly involved in real-life family counseling for more than 40 years.

Dr. Chapman holds B.A. and M.A. degrees in anthropology from Wheaton College and Wake Forest University, respectively. He received his Ph.D. degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and has taken postgraduate work at the University of North Carolina and Duke University.

Dr. Chapman and his wife, Karolyn, have been married for more than 45 years and reside in Winston- Salem, N.C. The Chapmans have two grown children, Shelley and Derek.

Christopher Chung

Chief Executive Officer

Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina

In 2015, Christopher Chung joined the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) as Chief Executive Officer and brings more than 27 years of state-level economic development experience to the role.

As a public-private partnership funded by both the State of North Carolina and more than 80 companies and organizations statewide, the EDPNC is  responsible for a number of economic development functions on behalf of the State of North Carolina, including new business recruitment, existing  business support, international trade and export assistance, small business start-up counseling, and tourism, sports, and film promotion.

With a staff of 75 professionals and an annual operating budget of more than $40 million, the EDPNC is focused on improving the economic well-being  and quality of life for North Carolina’s nearly 11 million residents.

Since 2015, the EDPNC has helped North Carolina win nearly 1,300 corporate location and expansion projects, resulting in more than 178,000 announced new jobs and $70 billion in announced new investment statewide.

Chris resides in Raleigh, North Carolina, with his wife Emily and daughters Elizabeth and Caroline.

Cyndee Haydon

Cyndee is a top REALTOR®, International Speaker, and Trainer in the Tampa Bay real estate market, specializing in short-term rentals, relocations, and probate sales. She and her team are known for their concierge approach, combining high-tech tools with personalized service to help clients achieve their goals.

An early tech adopter, Cyndee has helped launch innovations from IBM’s personal computer to real estate video testimonials in 2006, and ChatGPT in 2022. She simplifies complex tech for practical use, driving results for her clients.

As Chair of the National Association of REALTORS® Insurance Committee, Cyndee is a national advocate for insurance issues and has been a trainer on Risk Rating 2.0 since 2021. An accomplished author of seven books, she provides expert guidance, especially for those navigating probate in Florida.

With a compassionate and knowledgeable approach, Cyndee has earned numerous industry accolades. Contact her today for expert support in real estate and probate processes.

Gonzalo Majia

REALTOR®

Watson Realty Corp

Gonzalo is a 20-year veteran of the real estate industry. He has been an agent, broker associate, managing broker and now team leader of the Dream Home Team in Jacksonville, FL where they are one of the top producing teams in their market. One of their specialties is global business and have worked with customer from all over the world.

Gonzalo has a background in financial controlling and used to work for multinational companies in the USA and South America.

He has been a featured speaker at several national and international events. He was the 2023 Florida Realtors Global Business Committee Chair and is the 2024 NAR Diversity Committee Chair and NAR Global Ambassador to Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay.