Kris Schoonover, Ph.D., is a Professor in the School of Management at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, and Director of Operations and Assistant Competition Director at Erin Hills Golf Course, where she worked with the USGA to host the 2008 U.S. Women’s Amateur Public Links, the 2011 U.S. Amateur, and the 2017 U.S. Open. She is currently preparing to host the 2025 U.S. Women’s Open. Kris also works closely with the National Golf Course Owners Association and the Wisconsin Golf Course Owners Association.

Bob DeKoch has devoted his entire career to leadership, refining his own skills, and mentoring other aspiring leaders. His passion for people and for extraordinary outcomes is what drives him. Rising to senior executive roles in numerous organizations, Bob has developed and put into practice the many teachings in his books. He has over four decades of experience across major market sectors: construction services and real estate development, the pulp and paper industry, the beverage industry, and the chemical industry. He has served on boards of US organizations—for-profit and nonprofit—as well as a major international corporation. This diverse experience has helped him develop unique insight into inspired leadership. Bob is currently the founder and president of the leadership consulting firm, Limitless, LLC.

DeKoch and Clampitt have worked in a partnership for over thirty years. They have coauthored 3 books:  Transforming Leaders into Progress Makers: Leadership for the 21st Century (see www.progressmakers.net) Embracing Uncertainty: The Essence of Leadership (see www.imetacomm.com/books) and Leading with Care in a Tough World – Beyond Servant Leadership (see www.leadingwithcare.net) They have a passionate interest in helping others become successful leaders. Their research, writings, and mentoring have helped thousands of people become better leaders.

Phillip G. Clampitt (PhD, University of Kansas) is the Blair Endowed Chair of Communication at the University of Wisconsin Green Bay. He was previously designated the Hendrickson Named Professor of Business. Phil has won numerous awards for his teaching and scholarship. His students started calling him “Dr. So What” because he asked, “So what?” so often, as a prod to encourage them to think about the implications of their ideas (see www.DrSoWhat.com). The Wall Street Journal and MIT Sloan Management Review highlighted his work on decision downloading, which details how companies can effectively communicate decisions to those not involved in the decision-making process. Phil has consulted on leadership, communication, and strategic planning with organizations such as Nokia, PepsiCo, The US Army War College, Schneider National, and Dental City. 

DeKoch and Clampitt have worked in a partnership for over thirty years. They have coauthored 3 books:  Transforming Leaders into Progress Makers: Leadership for the 21st Century (see www.progressmakers.net) Embracing Uncertainty: The Essence of Leadership (see www.imetacomm.com/books) and Leading with Care in a Tough World – Beyond Servant Leadership (see www.leadingwithcare.net) They have a passionate interest in helping others become successful leaders. Their research, writings, and mentoring have helped thousands of people become better leaders.