Speakers
Regional Sales Manager - Tingue
Regional Sales Manager - Tingue
Cory Acton
Regional Sales Manager - Tingue
Cory Acton embarked on his career in the industry in 2013 with Kannegiesser ETECH, where he gained extensive experience in Spare Parts, Project Management, and Equipment Sales. In 2018, he joined Magic Laundry Services as Vice President of Operations, further honing his leadership and operational skills. Since 2021, Cory has been serving as the Regional Sales Manager at Tingue, where he continues to drive sales growth and build strong client relationships.
Founder & Chief Appreciation Strategist - Grategy
Founder & Chief Appreciation Strategist - Grategy
Lisa Ryan
Founder & Chief Appreciation Strategist - Grategy
Lisa Ryan is an award-winning keynote speaker, best-selling author, and Certified Speaking Professional (CSP). As the Founder and Chief Appreciation Strategist at Grategy®, she helps organizations enhance workplace culture, boost employee engagement, and increase retention. With a dynamic approach rooted in gratitude, Lisa’s engaging presentations empower leaders to create thriving work environments. With over a decade of experience in manufacturing, construction, and long-term care, Lisa’s actionable insights make her a sought-after speaker for industries looking to drive lasting success through people-focused strategies.
Customer Success Representative Manager - Kannegiesser ETECH
Customer Success Representative Manager - Kannegiesser ETECH
Darrin Smith
Customer Success Representative Manager - Kannegiesser ETECH
After high school, Darrin enlisted in the National Guard, where he served with distinction as a Non-Commissioned Officer in the 257th Military Police Company, including deployment during Desert Shield/Storm and being recognized as Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year. With over 20 years of experience in the Point-of-Sale industry, he specialized in equipment installation, troubleshooting, and training.
Since 2017, Darrin has been with Kannegiesser ETECH, contributing to Onsite Coordinating, Service Phone Support, and Customer Success. He furthered his expertise in the laundry industry through continued education with ALM, MTSA, NELA, and I am a proud graduate of TRSA’s CPLM program.
Owner - Safety Solutions for Healthcare
Owner - Safety Solutions for Healthcare
Brian Varner
Owner - Safety Solutions for Healthcare
Brian has an extensive background in Safety and Risk Management serving in multiple industries including Linen. He served as VP of Risk and Safety for Compass Group North America for 14 years prior to starting his own company, Safety Solutions for Healthcare. His mission continues to be focused on reducing workplace injuries and exposure through a robust safety and risk program. His leadership has earned him and his team prestigious awards such as the “Teddy Roosevelt Award” (issued by Risk and Insurance Magazine) for demonstrating a significant reduction in workers' compensation claims through innovation and collaboration with field operators.
Brian’s background in auditing and compliance started after becoming a certified ISO Auditor. He recognized that compliance was one of the keys to having an effective safety and compliance program. Over his career he has created point scored compliance audits for the linen industry and authored many Linen compliance manuals, training, and awareness programs to promote safety and compliance. As a result of his commitment to compliance and safety he was the dual recipient of the 2023 TRSA Safety Excellent Award.
Brian resides with his wife and 5 kids in Denver, Colorado. He is an avid skier and outdoorsman. He is also a Certified Tennis Instructor and plays on several men’s tennis teams in the Denver Metro Area.