Gary Saxton
Gary M. Saxton is a former US Army Infantry Captain who served in West Berlin, Germany during the Cold War. Following his military service, he began a decades-long career in business, landing executive roles in both public and private technology companies in Silicon Valley, as well as other locations in the United States and Japan. A graduate of West Point and Harvard Business School, he also trained in the martial arts, earning multiple black belts and competing at the intercollegiate level. He began his running journey as a way to address declining health and physical fitness challenges from both aging and a demanding career. His 14-year journey includes 26 ultramarathons, 8 Boston Marathons, 13 World Marathon Majors, and his 100th overall marathon on the original course in Greece.
Dave Yost
Dave Yost was elected Ohio’s 51st attorney general in 2018 and reelected in 2022 with more votes than any AG in the state’s history. Former prosecutor, journalist, musician, grill meister, and charter member of the Buckeye Nation, he spent much of his life in rural Ohio, where he and his wife, Darlene, raised three children. They have spent the last decade in Columbus, learning to navigate an urban environment as conservatives.
Attorney General Yost has extensive experience rooting out corruption and fraud and fighting for increased government accountability and transparency. He previously served as Ohio’s 32nd auditor of state, where his public corruption investigations resulted in more than 170 criminal convictions, and he found more than $260 million in potential taxpayer savings.
Attorney General Yost is a prolific writer and has been published in media as varied as the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and the National Review. He was elected by his peers as president of the National Association of Attorneys General. He and Darlene have five grandchildren, all of whom live in Ohio.
Joel Steele
Joel Steele has more than twenty years of experience as an accomplished financial expert and is co-owner of a leading financial firm. He’s also part owner and investor in several organizations, including the 2023 NBA Champion Denver Nuggets G-League team. Joel combines his business acumen with a passion for sports and personal growth. He’s a former certified personal trainer and health-conscious restauranteur. Joel’s professional careers reflect his passion for helping people improve their health and wealth. His purpose is to empower others to achieve more fulfilling lives.
James Adams
James Adams is a technologist, who has immersed himself in the ever-evolving technology landscape since getting his first personal computer at age eleven. Professionally, he has worked for a number of prestigious firms, including, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, JP Morgan, and Deutsche Bank. At each, he has had responsibilities for leading technology strategy, innovation, and operations. Driven by a belief that creativity is essential for technological transformation, James wrote The Creative CTO to share his insights on leading teams, fostering a culture of innovation, and thriving in a constantly evolving digital landscape. He is a keen artist, writer and digital musician when not noodling with bits and bytes.
Elisabeth White
Elisabeth White is an Agile (and coffee) aficionado with a passion for people and transformation.
She has spent the past fifteen years guiding organizations on incredible Agile journeys—focusing on continuous improvements within leadership, culture, people, and processes.
White provides innovative and strategic business solutions built on the cornerstone of Agility to the many teams she coaches. These include senior, government, and diverse professional units as well as those co-located and globally distributed. She excels in helping clients bridge communication and leadership gaps and build strong cross-functional relationships. Her contagious personality and collaborative work ethic complement many team and office environments.
White is one of the highest rated Scaled Agile Inc. instructors in the world with a specialization in Lean Portfolio Management. She continues to be a highly sought-after speaker across the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom, and the European Union. White is a CEO by title, coach by profession, facilitator by trade, and Agilist at heart.
Born and raised in the great state of Colorado (Go Broncos!), White is saving the world, one Agile journey at a time!
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