M Conference 2026

In-Person Cost: $3,000

 

Join an exceptional group of senior professionals and accomplished executives at the Manager Tools® M Conference - a focused, two-day event designed to accelerate your executive development and sharpen your leadership effectiveness.

This exclusive gathering offers direct access to proven insights from leaders across a wide range of industries, including banking, technology, aerospace, consulting, finance, and more. Through practical, candid discussions—not generic keynotes-you’ll gain a clear understanding of what successful leadership looks like at the highest levels of responsibility.

Why Attend?

 

  • Learn From the Best
    Hear firsthand from successful executives in the Manager Tools® community as they unpack how they approach leadership, people management, strategic execution, and career growth.
  • Expand Your Network
    Build meaningful connections with high-caliber peers, experienced leaders, and the Manager Tools® team through multiple networking events, including a welcome reception, hosted meals, and informal gatherings. You’ll also get exclusive access to a members-only messaging group, making it easy to connect with fellow attendees, speakers, and the Manager Tools team before, during, and after the event.
  • Access the Right Conversations
    Every session is designed around the issues that matter most to aspiring and current executives - so you walk away with insights you can apply immediately.

 

Meet The Speakers

Wally Budgell - CEO, Norlee Group

Wally is an experienced business leader and innovator. Throughout his career, he has embraced various positions, honing a comprehensive understanding of the construction industry. In 2010, Wally acquired his first company and began his career as President & CEO. In 2021, he founded Norlee Group (NLG), which strives to provide best-in-class specialty electrical, mechanical, and technology contracting and engineering service solutions to owners, developers, architects, and general contractors. Wally has extensive expertise in long-term business planning, new business development, private acquisitions, key account management, operational management, and financial oversight.

Mahomed Ouedraogo

Mahomed Ouedraogo - Chief Executive Officer Access Community Health Network

Mahomed Ouedraogo has had a front row seat to the sweeping changes in health care since the passing of the Affordable Care Act in 2010. Overseeing both the finances and technology investments of one of America’s largest networks of federally qualified health centers for more than a decade, Mahomed has been deeply involved in ACCESS’ long-term strategic business planning initiatives and has helped the organization expertly navigate through one of the most volatile times in America’s health care industry. Mahomed has strong qualifications in revenue cycle strategy and oversight, audit planning and completion, budgeting and forecasting, systems technology design and implementation, and risk management.

Mahomed has a B.S. in Accounting from the University of Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso and a second B.S. in Business and Administration from Chicago State University. He is a Certified Public Accountant; a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Illinois Certified Public Accountants Society, and the Healthcare Financial Management Association. Mahomed also recently received his Kellogg Executive Scholar Certificate of Professional Achievement in Nonprofit Management from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.

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Mike Auzenne & Mark Horstman - Co-Founders, Manager Tools

For over two decades, Mike Auzenne and Mark Horstman have been globally recognized for their practical, actionable guidance for managers and executives. Through their podcasts, books, and training programs, they have helped millions of leaders strengthen their management skills, build high-performing teams, and achieve measurable results. Their work has earned multiple accolades, including repeated honors as “Best Business Podcast,” and their frameworks are used by professionals and organizations around the world.

Mark and Mike bring a rare blend of real-world executive experience, direct communication, and research-backed methodology. Their live sessions are known for being insightful, engaging, and refreshingly practical—offering leaders tools they can use immediately.

We’re thrilled to host them as they record a new Executive Tools episode live!

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Terry Caputo - Executive Vice President, Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer, Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre

Terry is a seasoned strategic leader with over 25 years of experience consistently guiding organizations through transformative redevelopment. Most of Terry’s career has been focused on healthcare, leading hospitals towards financial stability and redevelopment by implementing successful strategies, building partnerships and leadership collaboration.  In addition to extensive healthcare experiences, Terry spent several years providing financial leadership in higher education setting. Terry is very people and partnership oriented, brining key stakeholders together to achieve organizational success.

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Saida Vuk - Human Resource Executive, Thermal Systems

Saida has been with Thermal Systems since 2015, serving primarily in a Senior HR role while also stepping in to lead various support departments as needed. She began her career in hospitality operations management before transitioning into Human Resources in the early 1990s. Over the next 25 years, Saida focused on Management and Leadership Development as a Training Designer and Facilitator, later moving into HR generalist roles around 2011.

Saida joined Thermal Systems after Trevor, the company’s CEO, shared a written “rant” outlining all the qualities he did not want in an HR Lead—an unconventional gesture that confirmed for her that they shared a similar philosophy about HR and its place within an organization.

Alongside her work at Thermal, Saida has taught several courses for the University of Calgary’s Continuing Education division. As she began easing into retirement, she trained her HR assistant to take over her role at the university. Today, she continues to support Thermal on a part-time basis and provides leadership coaching both within the company and throughout the community.

Tim Greble - Area Vice President, Five Star Breaktime Solutions

Tim serves as Area Vice President of Five Star Breaktime Solutions, where he oversees a $70M book of business across Middle Tennessee. He brings nearly two decades of food and beverage industry experience, with a focus on customer service execution, price and category optimization, and point of sale technology. Tim is passionate about operational excellence and building systems that scale sustainably.

Tim Hill - Director of Product Management, NiCE

Tim Hill is a results-driven Product Leader with over two decades of experience leading transformative initiatives and delivering substantial revenue growth across various industries.

He consistently delivers impactful solutions, demonstrated by his current role at NICE where he launched a Generative Search platform serving millions of queries monthly and grew annual revenue by 20%. Tim's expertise lies in building and scaling product functions, transforming development processes for optimal efficiency, and leading diverse teams to deliver customer-outcomes.

From launching new data acquisition platforms that increased SaaS revenue by 25%, to developing strategic pitch decks for VC funding. Tim brings a strategic, data-informed, and results-oriented approach to product management.

Andrew Hall - Financial Management Department Head, County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County

Andrew Hall, a seasoned financial executive, has a proven track record of improving processes and organizational culture. A Registered Professional Engineer in California, Andrew began his career in environmental engineering focused on regulatory reporting, asset management, and improved treatment plant operations. He began his transition to finance nearly 10 years ago and has implemented projects that have saved ratepayers over $500 million. His currently leads teams in Accounting, Procurement, and FP&A. Andrew has served on National and State wastewater organizations. He’s also served as an elected official at the Yorba Linda Water District where he helped built the largest PFAS treatment facility in the US while maintaining cost-effective rates.

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Orlando Ferreiras - Executive Vice President, Strategy & Delivery, ASM Research

In this role, Orlando drives business growth by developing strategic plans, overseeing execution, and ensuring operational excellence. He aligns teams, optimize processes, and manage risks to achieve company goals while enhancing efficiency and innovation. In his more than 20 years of tenure at ASM, he has led some of the most challenging, innovative, and complex missions at ASM and AFS.

Orlando served in the United States Marine Corps. He received his graduate degree from the American Military University, completed his undergraduate studies at University of Maryland University College, and completed continuing education at the Harvard Business School.

Andy Holt - Vice President Engineering, MRO

Andy is a technology leader with 18+ years’ experience in building and developing teams to drive the delivery of multi-million-dollar portfolio solutions in the Healthcare and Mortgage industry. She is a recognized leader in enabling business value through talent, technology, and data-driven operations.

Andy graduated from the University of Kentucky and resides in Nashville, TN with her husband Jacob, brand new baby girl, and silver labrador retriever.



Working Agenda

Tuesday, October 6th

TimeTopic Description
7:00Breakfast & Sign In
8:30Welcome & Introductions
9:15Andy Holt, Topic TBD
10:15Break
10:30Terry Caputo, Topic TBD
11:30Break
11:45Mohamed Ouedraogo, Topic TBD
12:45Lunch
2:00Andrew Hall, Topic TBD
3:00Break
3:15Tim Greble, Topic TBD
4:15Group Photo
4:30Close
5:30Cocktail Hour
6:30Dinner and Discussion
8:00Done for the Day

Wednesday, October 7th

TimeTopic Description
7:00Breakfast
8:30Welcome Back
9:00Orlando Ferreiras, Topic TBD
10:00Break
10:15Saida Vuk, Topic TBD
11:15Lunch
12:30Mark Horstman & Mike Auzenne - Live Executive Tools Podcast Recording
1:30Break
1:45Tim Hill, Topic TBD
2:45Break
3:00Wally Budgell, Topic TBD
4:00Close/End

 

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