Forum Speakers
Dr. Heather Hodges
Dr. Heather Hodges is an organizational psychologist, keynote speaker, executive coach, researcher, leadership trainer, and Enneagram expert. Heather consults with global organizations and has served as the Vice President of Organizational Development and Head of Learning for Encompass Home Health & Hospice and Enhabit Home Health & Hospice and now brings her 25+ years of experience to help organizations as a keynote speaker and executive advisor. Heather holds two earned doctorates, a PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Grand Canyon University and a Doctor of Ministry from Abilene Christian University. Heather is a SHRM-SCP, and a Professional Certified Coach and a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF). She is an iEQ9 Integrative Enneagram Accredited Practitioner, a certified LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® facilitator, and a member of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychologists (SIOP). She is also a professional artist and engages audiences by speed painting during her keynotes.
Eric Scharber, Executive Vice President, SimiTree
Eric is an Executive Vice President, leading all talent acquisition and employee retention efforts. He oversees executive search, management recruiting, interim management, as well as advisory services related to talent acquisition and retention. After founding Exact Recruiting in 2005, Eric led the firm to become the top recruiting and executive search entity for the this industry, serving clients across the U.S. and placing more than 3500 professionals since inception. Eric is a regular speaker nationally on the topics of Employee Retention and Recruitment, Building Culture and Leadership Development.