NAWBO Conference: Technology and your Business

San Antonio

Tuesday, September 29, 2015
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Technology impacts all areas of your business. Join us for our Technology and Business Panel to learn about trends and best practices for your business in 2015. Technology is continually evolving and changing the way business is conducted. Find practical ways to apply these best practices to your growing business:

pam_carpenter Pamela Carpenter
Chief Operating Officer National Accounts
Travelers Insurance Company

Pam has been with Travelers for more than 30 years and has held her current role since 2006. She manages the Residual Markets Division and Risk Management Information Services as well as working with the National Accounts team to lead strategic initiatives. Pam graduated from Oral Roberts University with a B.A. in mathematics. She and her husband, Lou, have two children. Pam serves as Chair of the Women’s Diversity Network at Travelers Insurance Company and served as the Chair of the Board of Hartford Habitat. Pam has also been profiled in the Business Insurance report on “Women to Watch” in the industry.

bryan_guinn Bryan Guinn
President
Prism Technologies Group

In 2003, Brian founded Prism Technologies Group as a way to use his passion for technology to help companies with their IT needs. Prior to that, he worked with Norred Technical Services and Earthlink. Bryan is accredited and certified by Microsoft. He built his company from a one-man shop to a dynamic team that generates $2.2 million in sales annually. Prism Technologies Group was recently awarded the Microsoft Community Connect Partner of the Year for the U.S. SMB Central Region and a nomination for the Microsoft Cloud Growth Partner of the Year for the U.S. SMB Central Region.

barbara_fox Barbara Fox
Regional Sales Manager, Treasury Management Sales
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

Barbara is a Senior Vice President with Wells Fargo Treasury Management Sales supporting clients in Central and South Texas. Her team works closely with customers to understand and provide consultative, needs-based Treasury Management Solutions. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, Barbara was a Product Manager and Treasury Management Sales Officer for a major bank located in Texas and the southeast. Barbara has a B.S. in economics and systems analysis from Southern Methodist University and is a Certified Treasury Professional.

maisha_walker Maisha Walker (NAWBO-NYC chapter First Vice President/President Elect)
Founder & President
Message Medium

Maisha is Founder and President of Message Medium, a digital marketing agency that helps successful small business brands leverage the power of e-mail, social media, SEO, search advertising and blogging to achieve aggressive growth. After graduating from Princeton University and working in direct marketing and finance, in the mid-’90s, Maisha became one of the early pioneers in the digital marketing industry, and after 19 years, she is still innovating.