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ELS: Mike Glauser
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Mike Glauser has extensive experience as a successful entrepreneur, business consultant, and university professor. He is the founder and former chairman of Golden Swirl Management Company and a founder of Northern Lights. Both companies were sold to a publicly traded company in Canada. Mike has consulted with numerous corporations in the areas of business strategy, organizational effectiveness, and leadership development. His clients have included Associated Food Stores, The Boeing Company, Clinical Innovations, Department of Workforce Services, Esso of InterAmerica, Harmon Music Group, Saudi Consolidated Services, and USANA Health Sciences. Mike has held faculty positions at the University of North Carolina and Westminster College. Mike has published numerous articles and three books on entrepreneurship: Glorious Accidents, The Business of Heart, and Main Street Entrepreneur, which chronicles his 4,000-mile bicycle ride across America to interview remarkable entrepreneurs who have successfully merged livelihood and lifestyle in places they want to live. He has appeared on Great Day America, First Business from Washington, Voice of America, Kansas City Live, Good Morning Chicago, Associated Press Radio, and many other radio and TV programs.
ELS: Shauna Smith
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Shauna Smith is an accomplished executive leader with more than 15 years of experience at the helm of food and beverage organizations. Shauna started as an operator and has since been integral in developing, acquiring, and operating over 400 restaurants across a dozen states since 2008. Collectively, these establishments have generated more than $2.5 billion, offering employment opportunities to over 40,000 individuals. Her primary focus is elevating operational efficiencies and accelerating revenue growth across the various brands in the Savory portfolio. With an operational depth supported by a 70-person value-add team, she directly supervises the senior leaders of each portfolio company to ensure both strategic and tactical objectives are met. Shauna’s superpower is value creation through three key drivers—growth, efficiency, and site replication. This remarkable growth trajectory earned the firm multiple accolades, including back-to-back fast-growth awards from Restaurant Monitor, as well as eight appearances on Inc. Magazine’s prestigious Inc. 500 list—a testament to its rapid expansion and success. Beyond her organizational achievements, Shauna herself has been the recipient of several distinguished industry awards such as Women to Watch, CXO of the Year, and CEO of the Year
ELS: Adam Paul
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Adam Paul is the Founder and CEO of Next Meters, a leading designer and manufacturer of smart metering. His entrepreneurial path was unexpectedly sparked by a casual conversation about flaws in meter systems. With no formal training in electronics or software, he taught himself and built prototypes in his garage. That curiosity and persistence launched Next Meters. Now recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies, Next Meters is known for products that improve accuracy, efficiency, and conservation. Under Adam’s leadership, Next Meters has become the dominant submetering provider for the multifamily housing market in the U.S. Guided by a commitment to innovation and sustainability, the company has helped conserve billions of gallons of water and continues to set ambitious goals for environmental and humanitarian impact. In recognition of this work, Adam was named EY Entrepreneur of the Year and Utah Business CEO of the Year. His story reflects the power of entrepreneurial determination. What began as a chance encounter has grown into a global enterprise that is reshaping utility management and empowering communities worldwide.
ELS: Danny Clark
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Danny Clark is Co-founder and CEO of D&D Enterprises, which owns and operates 37 Jimmy John’s locations. Beyond this, he is an active investor with stakes in Viva Chicken, Outdoor Elements, and multiple real estate ventures. A dedicated philanthropist, Danny also serves as the Board Chair of Roots Charter High School in West Valley City, where he champions innovative approaches to education and community development. Outside of his professional work, Danny values family above all. He and his wife, Mary Clark, are the proud parents of four children—three daughters and one son. Danny is an accomplished horseman, avid surfer, and passionate outdoor adventurer. He views experiences as life’s most valuable currency and is deeply committed to creating lasting memories with his family. Most recently, this spirit of adventure took them on a remarkable three-week safari across Africa—a journey filled with discovery, connection, and unforgettable moments.
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