Aligning Opportunities

When: October 28, 2026 8:15 am - 10:15 am

From Insight to Impact

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Team NEO will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of Aligning Opportunities, providing insights on talent alignment and exploring creative solutions to address workforce challenges across Northeast Ohio. 

As part of this milestone celebration, attendees will also hear from our keynote speaker, Heidi Petz, Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer for The Sherwin-Williams Company who will share her perspective on the critical role talent plays in driving business growth and the region’s economic future. 

You won’t want to miss this celebration in the newly remodeled John A. Spitzer Center, an event that’s sure to sell out.

Looking for sponsorship opportunities? Click here. Reach out to Dawn Southard at dsouthard@teamneo.org for more information.

Agenda
8:15 – 9:00 AM | Registration & Networking Breakfast 
9:00 – 9:05 AM | Welcome 
  • Dr. Marcia Ballinger, President: Lorain County Community College 
9:05 – 9:20 AM  | 10 Years of Aligning Opportunities 
  • Jacob Duritsky, Vice President, Strategy, Research, and Talent: Team NEO 
9:20 – 9:25 AM | Intro Keynote 
  • Margaret Trimer, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships for Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana 
9:25 – 9:45 AM |  Keynote Speaker 
  • Heidi Petz, Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer: The Sherwin-Williams Company
9:45 – 9:47 AM | Panel Introduction
  • Don Taylor, President & CEO: Welty Enterprises and Team NEO Board Chair
9:47 – 10:15 AM | Panel Discussion – Insights into Action 
  • Moderator: Nathasha Cresap, Regional Talent Manager: Team NEO
  • Marlena Boyce, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resource Officer: The Sherwin-Williams Company
  • Hannah Delis, Chief Human Resources Officer: Swagelok
  • Tom Holbert, Vice President, Human Resources: Howmet Aerospace’s Alcoa® Wheels
10:15 – 10:20 AM | Closing   
  • Matt Dolan, CEO: Team NEO 

Thank you to our sponsors!