FEATURED SESSION SPEAKERS

Session 1: TBA

Thursday, April 30 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

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Thursday, April 30 | 2:15 pm - 4:15 pm

Session 2: Advocacy

Louie A. Brown, Jr. | Partner, Kahn Soares & Conway, LLP

Louie A. Brown, Jr. manages the firm’s Sacramento office and the Government Relations Group, representing clients before the California State Legislature and various state administrative agencies. Louie specializes in providing clients with expert advice in maneuvering through California’s complex legislative and regulatory process and played key roles in negotiating legislation and regulation on a variety of topics.

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Joshua C. Walters | Chief of Strategy, Alliance of California’s Farmers & Ranchers

Joshua C. Walters is a resourceful political professional and attorney with nearly two decades of experience in politics, campaigns, legislative processes, and issue advocacy. As a proven crisis manager, he develops successful campaigns and innovative solutions for elected leaders, political coalitions, and various organizations in high-stakes environments. Walters specializes in campaign strategy, coalition building, and crafting effective messaging across media platforms.

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Jeff Aiello | Owner-Executive Producer, 18Thirty Entertainment

Jeff Aiello is an Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker and producer with over 35 years of experience in broadcast and cable television. He spent 15 years as Director of Marketing, Production, and Programming for ABC 30 and The Walt Disney Company, leading creative initiatives in content development. A skilled cinematographer, editor, and storyteller, Jeff continues to craft compelling documentaries and visual narratives that captivate audiences worldwide.

Eric Bream | President, Bream Family Farms, Inc.

Eric Bream is a third-generation family farmer in Tulare County. Before returning to the family farm in 2014, Eric had a long career with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. He is an alumnus of the California Agricultural Leadership Program – Class 48, a board member at Tulare County Farm Bureau and administrator for My Job Depends on Ag. Eric joined the UnitedAg Board of Directors in 2019 and was appointed Chair in 2024.

Jayson Welter | General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, UnitedAg

Jayson Welter has over 20 years of legal and healthcare experience both in the private and public sectors serving in key management roles. Throughout his career, he honed his skills by understanding health plans from A-Z, combining this with a deep understanding of healthcare operations, and finally adding the legal and compliance aspects to his vast set of skills.

Kirti Mutatkar | President & CEO, UnitedAg

Kirti Mutatkar is a visionary leader dedicated to making high-quality, innovative, and affordable healthcare accessible to the agricultural community. As CEO of UnitedAg, Kirti is committed to empowering members and employer groups to adopt an empathetic and collaborative approach in delivering healthcare solutions that are both innovative and cost-effective. Kirti currently serves as President of the Health Care Administrators Association (HCAA) Board of Directors and holds the position of Director at Large for AgSafe, where she advocates for safety and health in agriculture. She also hosts the podcast This is Ag!, bringing insights and stories from the ag industry.