Celia Swanson is a senior executive leader who spent 25+ years at the world’s largest retailer championing its culture and its people. She is notably recognized as the first female executive vice president at Walmart Inc. breaking the glass ceiling for many women to follow. Her deep expertise in retail, large-scale transformation, company culture and multi-generational workforce engagement serves as the cornerstone of her career legacy.

Tacos 4 Life, owned by Austin and Ashton Samuelson, exists to feed guests amazing food while donating meals to hungry kids. The Samuelsons, high school sweethearts who attended Ouachita Baptist University, know they are called to help end world hunger and are excited to get the opportunity through tacos.

Shawn Askinosie is the founder of Askinosie Chocolate, named by Forbes as “One of the 25 Best Small Companies in America.” Shawn was named by O, The Oprah Magazine, as “One of 15 Guys who are Saving the World.” He is a Family Brother at Assumption Abbey, a Trappist monastery near Ava, Missouri.

Marshawn Evans Daniels is a reinvention strategist, serial entrepreneur, TV personality, creator of the Godfidence® movement and founder of SHE Profits®. A former Miss America finalist, pro sports attorney and competitor on The Apprentice, she is a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center and is admitted to the Supreme Court. Marshawn is passionate about purpose, manifestation, and entrepreneurship.

With 20+ years of management, marketing, and sales experience, Sandra Crawford Williamson is a seasoned executive, Wall Street industry expert, author, executive coach, and public speaker. Williamson shares her extensive knowledge of international business, start-ups, and nonprofits through her firm, lecturing at the university level, and co-hosting a leadership podcast.

Todd Simmons is the CEO of Simmons Foods, Inc. and Affiliates located in Siloam Springs, AR.  He joined Simmons in 1990. Todd attended Georgetown University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management and a Minor in Theology.  Todd began working at Simmons at the age of 19 and has trained in all areas of the business. He was promoted to CEO in 2012.

Shelley has taken on numerous positions across a variety of business segments at J.B. Hunt. Recently, Shelley was named Chief Commercial Officer and oversees the commercialization of J.B Hunt 360 and the overall direction of sales and marketing. She was also named President of the newly established Highway Services, which was created to help unify the management of all asset and non-asset J.B. Hunt services. Shelley was awarded the 2017 ATHENA Award for her passion for servant leadership and the advancement of diversity in the workplace.

Donnie Smith, former CEO, Tyson Foods, shaped the vision of the food business during his 36-year career there. Starting out in poultry operations in 1980, Donnie worked his way through nearly all areas of the company to take the position of president and CEO in 2009. Donnie’s contagious enthusiasm and servant leadership inspired and motivated over 115,000 team members. His passion for serving is evident both in his professional legacy and personal ambitions.

David and Jason Benham are former professional baseball players, nationally acclaimed entrepreneurs, and best selling authors. Their rise to success earned them a reality show with HGTV that was set to air in the fall of 2014 — yet the show was abruptly cancelled because of their commitment to Biblical values. Appearing on CNN, Fox News, ESPN, ABC’s Nightline & Good Morning America, they continue to stand up for what they believe and encourage others to do the same.

Phil Vischer made his first animated film when he was 9 years old and by age 14 was convinced he would be a filmmaker when he grew up. After a brief stint in Bible College, Phil struck out on his own, looking for a way to integrate his faith with his filmmaking. This quest led him to a tomato and a cucumber. Today, more than 60 million VeggieTales videos have been purchased and Phil’s faith-filled stories can be found in 1/3 of all American homes with young children.