Join Leaders in the Arena for a conversation with Ralph Romero, Chief People Officer at Southern Champion Tray, where he leads the company's people strategy, leadership development, organizational effectiveness, and culture initiatives. Throughout his career spanning manufacturing, transportation, technology, and logistics, Ralph has focused on a central leadership challenge: how do organizations develop people in ways that strengthen both performance and purpose? Discussion Points
Developing Leaders Who Multiply Impact
Building High-Performance Cultures That Value People
Join Leaders in the Arena for a conversation with Brian Salter, Lead Pastor of Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church, a historic and influential church committed to discipleship, community, mission, and Kingdom renewal. Having served in campus ministry, international missions, and pastoral leadership, Brian brings a unique perspective on forming healthy congregations and equipping leaders for long-term faithfulness. Discussion Points
Join Leaders in the Arena for a conversation with Erik Sundquist, CEO of Safe Harbor Behavioral Care, whose leadership has been dedicated to expanding access to whole-person behavioral health services rooted in compassion, clinical excellence, and hope. Discussion Points
Join Leaders in the Arena for a conversation with Zach Hubbs, the CEO at Paragon Truss whose work sits at the intersection of technology, manufacturing, customer experience, and organizational leadership. Through his leadership, Zach has championed innovation that removes friction for customers while fostering cultures where teams are empowered to solve problems, embrace continuous improvement, and pursue meaningful work. Discussion Points
Join Leaders in the Arena for a conversation with Niki Ellis, Academic Dean at Chattanooga Christian School, where she helps shape the educational vision and academic formation of students within one of the region's leading Christian schools. Discussion Points
Join Leaders in the Arena for a conversation with Luann Jennings and Frank Mihelich, two leaders whose work spans the visual and performing arts, arts entrepreneurship, education, and creative community building. Through their work with artists, students, theaters, and arts organizations, both have invested deeply in helping creative people not only develop their craft but also build sustainable pathways for meaningful impact. Discussion Points
Why the Arts Matter for Human Flourishing
Developing Artists Who Can Sustain Their Calling
Building Creative Communities and Institutions
Leadership Through Story, Imagination, and Culture
