Southeastern Staffing Leadership Summit
April 29-30, 2026
Lanier Islands Resort - Legacy Lodge
Buford, GA
You’re Invited!
Join Marsh McLennan Agency’s Staffing Practice for an exclusive two-day leadership event focused on growth, risk strategy, legal developments, and practical insights for your staffing business.
Summit Agenda
Agenda: Day 1
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
All times reflect eastern time zones
Golf Tournament | Legacy Golf Course at Lanier Islands Resort
Happy Hour & Dinner Buffet
Agenda: Day 2
Thursday, April 30, 2026
All times reflect eastern time zones
Introduction | Blue Ridge Ballroom
Staffing Large Client Panel Discussion
Moderator: Myles Sherrill, Senior Vice President (Marsh McLennan Agency)
Panelists: Kyle Decker, CEO (Riley Decker Companies), Mary Wagner, President (Luttrell Staffing Group), David Soileau President (Automation Personnel Services), Brad Chesin, CEO (Construction Labor Staffing)
Discussion on how to build a growth focused organization, best practices for company differentiators, and feedback on how our panelists achieved their success
15-Minute Break
Mergers & Acquisitions Panel Discussion
Moderator: Great Moore, Vice President (Marsh McLennan Agency)
Panelists: Martin Borosko, Managing Member (Becker Law), Jeremy Falendysz, Partner & Managing Director (UHY Corporate Finance), James Carey (Next Spark Growth Partner)
If you plan to grow, acquire, or sell in the next few years, this session is designed for you. We will cover what increases value in a staffing company today — from margin discipline and client diversification to recurring revenue models and operational efficiency. Walk away with a checklist you can implement immediately to strengthen valuation and negotiating leverage.
Legal Panel Discussion
Moderator: John McGarvey, Risk Management Consultant (Marsh McLennan Agency)
Panelists: Joanna Monroe, Fractional General Counsel (Staffing GC), Chris Leddy, Managing Director (Becker Law)
Explore emerging AI laws and what firms must do to manage legal, ethical, and regulatory risks, Understand current enforcement priorities, common mistakes, and best practices for audit-ready compliance
Learn what it takes to implement agreements that help minimize class action exposure while meeting legal standards
Lunch
Employee Health & Benefits Panel Discussion
Panelists: Austin Morgan, EHB Vice President (MMA), Daniel Watkiss, National Sales Director (BCS Financial Corporation), Chris White, Director of Strategic Consulting (Hooray Health)
Discussion on how to use your benefits for a competitive advantage, ICHRA 101, captives, benefits administration, ATS provider integration, security and enhancement
Total Talent Management
Speaker: Dan Mastropolo, Regional Vice President (Vensure Employer Solutions)
Discussion on staying compliant, connected, and tech enabled
Workers’ Compensation Panel Discussion
Moderator: Andy Kohler, Risk Management Consultant (Marsh McLennan Agency)
Panelists: Valerie Peer, CFO (Nixer Comp), Charles Cheech, President (Cardinal Work Comp), Sheldon Altschuler, Vice President PEO Risk (Key Risk), Thea Nanton-Persaud Partner (Swift Currie), Dan Mastropolo, Regional Vice President (Vensure Employer Solutions)
Discussion on latest trends, red flag issues, pitfalls, and strategies to mitigate claims
Q&A/Wrap-up
30-Minute Break
Happy Hour & Networking
Dinner
Please RSVP by Monday, April 13, 2026
Sponsors
Thank you to our proud sponsors for supporting Marsh McLennan Agency’s Southeastern Staffing Leadership Summit.
