FEATURED SPEAKERS
WELCOME KEYNOTE
Donnie Campbell
Coach and Real-Life Inspiration Behind Ted Lasso
A longtime educator, championship basketball coach, and leadership speaker, Donnie Campbell is widely known as one of the real-life inspirations behind the beloved television character Ted Lasso. Throughout his career, he has helped athletes and teams reach their potential by focusing on character, purpose, and people first.
His energetic leadership philosophy shows how defining your mission, values, and principles can build stronger teams and create a winning culture. Attendees will gain practical strategies to motivate others, strengthen connections, and lead with greater optimism, authenticity, and purpose.
ANNUAL MEETING KEYNOTE
Mike Abrashoff
Former U.S. Navy Commander and Bestselling Author
A former U.S. Navy Commander and bestselling author of It's Your Ship, Mike Abrashoff is internationally recognized for transforming the USS Benfold from one of the Navy's lowest-performing ships into its top-performing vessel—all with the same crew.
His inspiring leadership philosophy demonstrates how empowering people and building a strong culture can drive extraordinary results. Attendees will gain practical leadership strategies to strengthen teams, inspire accountability, and create a culture where people thrive.
SESSION SPEAKERS
Session 4: Leading with Confidence Under Pressure
Thursday, April 15 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Agriculture leaders face constant change, from evolving regulations and labor challenges to economic uncertainty, emerging technology, and forces beyond their control. This interactive session equips leaders with practical strategies to stay grounded, adaptable, and resilient when the path forward isn’t clear. Through engaging stories, live polling, discussions, and hands-on activities, attendees will explore how to lead with clarity and confidence, strengthen team resilience, adapt as the industry evolves, and build high-performing cultures that can thrive through uncertainty and change.
Darren Reinke
Author, Executive Coach, and Founder of Group Sixty
Darren Reinke is an author, executive coach, and founder of Group Sixty, where he helps leaders and organizations build stronger, more authentic and resilient teams. He is the author of The Savage Leader: 13 Principles to Become a Better Leader from the Inside Out, a practical guide to developing exceptional leadership. Known for his engaging style and experience-driven perspective, Reinke offers audiences relevant takeaways on growth, strategy, and navigating challenges with clarity and purpose.
ANNUAL LUNCHEON & PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Wednesday, April 14 | 11:45 am - 1:15 pm
Kirti Mutatkar
President & CEO, UnitedAg
Kirti Mutatkar is a forward-thinking leader passionate about making high quality, innovative, and affordable health care accessible to the agricultural community of California and Arizona. Under Kirti’s leadership, UnitedAg, a quarter-billion dollar association health plan, is empowering its members and employer groups to take a unique, empathetic, and collaborative approach in working together to provide innovative and cost-effective approaches to health care.
Kirti is a highly accomplished professional who currently holds the position of Chair on the Board of Directors for the Health Care Administrators Association (HCAA). In addition, she serves as a Director at Large for AgSafe, demonstrating her commitment to promoting safety and well-being within the agricultural industry.