Instructors
Danielle Cimato
MY CAREER JOURNEY
Danielle is an award-winning marketing executive bringing more than 20 years of experience in brand, marketing, and communications. Serving as the Chief Brand Officer at FORVIS, a US top 10 accounting firm, Danielle oversees brand strategy and management and is responsible for the advertising, digital, and creative marketing efforts. Prior to the creation of FORVIS, through the merger of equals of BKD, LLP and Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP (DHG), she served as DHG’s Chief Marketing Officer. Preceding her time at DHG, Danielle served in marketing leader roles at a global public accounting and advisory firm as well as at the New York Stock Exchange. Danielle shares a passion and energy around the innovative changes to the marketing industry that keeps things moving at a rapid pace.
WHY THEY ARE SHARING THEIR EXPERTISE
In 2022, Danielle led the branding and advertising efforts of the newest top 10 firm in the accounting industry, FORVIS. She helped create, manage, and execute the $1.5 billion firm’s brand identity, as FORVIS is a net-new entity formed from the merger of equals of DHG and BKD, two well-established top 20 firms. This was a true merger of equals and was the largest and boldest M&A move in the accounting industry in many years. An unprecedented byproduct of the merger was the new name that reflects the firm’s forward vision – FORVIS.
WHEN THEY'RE NOT WORKING YOU CAN FIND THEM...
...At a gymnastic meet or practice, cheering on my oldest daughter, or in an art or decorating project with my youngest daughter. I enjoy spending time with my family and we are always planning a new adventure.
Jen Salerno
CAREER JOURNEY
Jen Salerno spent over 20 years in various facets of the hospitality & events industry and has worked with and consulted for several major hotel brands, meeting professionals and event organizers. Today, she is the owner of JTS Connect, LLC, which provides emcee, moderation and facilitation services for live, virtual and hybrid events. She is also host of The Room Block, the podcast where hospitality and event professionals meet. Jen is passionate about the way meetings and events can positively impact the world, and is ready to connect teams or audiences with ideas that inspire action. She continues to partner with key event industry organizations such as the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) and volunteers as Marketing Committee co-chair with her local PCMA chapter. She is also a proud associate of conferenceemcees.com.
WHY THEY'RE SHARING THEIR EXPERTISE AT SUMMIT
Working in events and hospitality has given Jen the ability to understand the different priorities of her customers. Her innate curiosity and hospitable background enables her to skillfully converse and genuinely engage with any guest or audience in a genuine, authentic way. She strives to build a sense of community through her work and is excited to partner with organizations who want to do the same.
WHEN THEY'RE NOT WORKING YOU CAN FIND THEM...
...Spending time with her family, in the yoga studio, listening to a podcast, or at a local Toastmasters meeting.
Jill Jacobs
CAREER JOURNEY
For more than 20 years, Jill has been helping accounting and advisory firms innovate and drive growth. As the marketing leader at 3 top-ranked firms, she has built award winning teams and introduced an array of strategic initiatives in areas that include content and communications, branding, digital marketing, and client experience. In 2021, she was honored by Crain’s New York Business as “Notable in Marketing & PR.”
WHY THEY'RE SHARING THEIR EXPERTISE AT SUMMIT
Jill’s driving purpose is to be a positive force for authentic growth and development--for her firm, her team, her communities, and herself. She enjoys teaching as much as learning and welcomes the opportunity to exchange ideas with you at Summit and beyond.
WHEN THEY'RE NOT WORKING YOU CAN FIND THEM...
...Enjoying a Broadway show, walking her dog in Central Park, reading, hiking, and gardening
Mark Waxman
CAREER JOURNEY
Mark has been the Chief Marketing Officer of CBIZ for over twenty years, after having sold his Strategic Marketing consulting firm to CBIZ in 2000. Prior to CBIZ, he was the CEO/Creative Director of one of Silicon Valley's largest advertising agencies. He is a noted speaker and author and was a regular columnist for the Silicon Valley Business Journal for over a decade. He has served as the Chairman of the Board of the Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce, as well as the Chairman of SV Creates, COMPAC, and President of the San Jose Repertory Board. he currently serves on the Baord of the Insititute of Contemporary Art, the West Vally Mission Advancement Foundation and the Poppy Jaspar Film Festival. He has been honored as outstanding graduate of the SJSU School of Mass Communications and received the Leadership Excellence Award from the Silicon Valley Chamber as well as the Silver Medal of honor from the Amercian Advertising Federation.
WHY THEY'RE SHARING THEIR EXPERTISE AT SUMMIT
I started my career at CBIZ by merging my firm into CBIZ... and since that time have been directly involved with the transition of over 100 more firms into CBIZ. In a time of continuing consolidation, it's an experience many will go through, and it is often harrowing and stressful but can also be rewarding and exciting. I'm hoping that sharing my experience can help make it more rewarding and less harrowing!
WHEN THEY'RE NOT WORKING YOU CAN FIND THEM...
...Enjoying the outdoor California lifestyle on a motorcycle, bike, car, boat...or just on my back deck. Evenings are often spent performing at local clubs and wineries with my band, The JukeBox Boyz.
Course Details
For Distributors
Distributors may purchase multiple copies of packages to distribute to learners, and follow their progress. Bulk discounts are below.
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