Meet Our speakers
Brandon Smith
EVP of Marketing & Communications
Glidewell
Brandon Smith
EVP of Marketing & Communications
Glidewell
About Brandon Smith
Brandon Smith is an award-winning public speaker, entrepreneur, and author. He hosts "The Missoula Podcast" and co-authored with his wife the best-selling children's book "Happy as a Hippo." In 2024, Brandon was selected to speak at TEDx on “The Power of Presence,” highlighting the idea that the secret to happiness is simply being present. He is a sought-after speaker, known for his ability to motivate and inspire audiences to think differently and reach their full potential. With 20 years of experience in the insurance industry, Brandon currently serves as the EVP of Marketing & Communications for Glidewell, a Montana-based insurance and investment firm. In 2019, Brandon's innovative approach to business led to his receipt of the inaugural Liberty Mutual Agent for The Future Award. This prestigious award celebrates the most innovative, forward-thinking, and digitally savvy agents and agencies. In addition, Brandon's outstanding contributions to entrepreneurship recently earned him the prestigious Presidential Ambassador of Global Entrepreneurship award, presented by Shark Tank’s Daymond John and former President Obama. He attended Southwestern University on a basketball scholarship. He is a die-hard Red Sox fan, loves coffee, Wi-Fi, down comforters, and was once a line leader in second grade. Brandon resides in Missoula, Montana with his wife Joy and their three children Avery, Boston, and Harper.
Steve Rigby
Founder
NewWings Consulting
Tai Jenkins Williams, M.Ed, MS, ITP, MCCT, CLDP
Senior Customer Engagement Training Consultant
Texas Mutual
Brandy Marty Marquez
Principal
Marquez Public Affairs
Brandy Marty Marquez
Principal
Marquez Public Affairs
About Brandy Marty Marquez
Brandy Marty Marquez has been recognized by Capitol Inside as a top Texas Lobby Rising Star in its 2019 Texas Lobby Power Rankings. Marquez has advised a range of clients, including Fortune 100 companies, large-scale trade associations, and emerging Silicon Valley technologies. With grace and tenacity, she has helped each overcome their most difficult legislative and regulatory challenges.
Enrique Marquez
Principal
Marquez Public Affairs
Angela Ford
Continuous Improvement Director
IIAT
Carie Ann Roach
Director of Technical Affairs
IIAT
Marit Peters
President & Executive Director
IIAT
Matt Smith
Director of Growth & MarComm Operations
IIAT

