Speakers

Our dynamic Speakers are set to deliver impactful messages and meaningful takeaways from Leadership Summit. For a closer look at who will be leading the conversation, explore the speaker lineup below.

Gary Foote is the Chief Information Officer and ESG Lead at the MoneyGram Haas Formula 1 Team. Since joining Haas in 2016, he has been responsible for the team’s global technology operations, overseeing all systems, services, and staff across sites in the UK, US, Italy, and trackside. He also leads the team’s enterprise applications, facilities, and ESG strategy, ensuring Haas F1 remains at the forefront of technological innovation and sustainability in this data-driven sport. Reporting directly to the Team Principal, Gary plays a key role in driving efficiency and performance across the organization. 

Gary began his Formula One career over 20 years ago at Cosworth Technology as a Trackside Systems Support Engineer. He gained extensive motorsport experience through roles in the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport and racing series, including FIA sports cars, world rallying, touring cars, and the motorcycle world championship. In 2008, he joined Honda Racing F1’s Test Team, and his career progressed with Brawn GP, where, as a Senior Technical Systems Engineer, he played a critical role in the team’s historic 2009 FIA F1 World Championship victory. 

In 2011, Gary joined the Mercedes-Benz F1 team, where his strong leadership contributed to the team’s dominant run of consecutive FIA F1 World Championships, ensuring seamless IT operations both at the track and headquarters. 

With over two decades in Formula 1, Gary has developed a deep understanding of leadership, teamwork, and high-performance culture. At Haas F1, he operates within a unique business model, leading a lean yet highly effective team to compete against well-resourced rivals. His insights on 
leadership, collaboration, and innovation offer tangible lessons for businesses looking to optimize performance, drive transformation, and navigate risk in a competitive landscape. 

Beyond his work in motorsport, Gary is a strong advocate for STEM education and diversity. He volunteers as a coach and mentor for students competing in the UK FIRST Lego League (FLL) and serves as a trustee for the Tove Learning Trust, a multi-academy made up of 16 schools across 
senior and elementary education, advising senior leaders on risk, strategy, and governance. 

Susan Gearhart is Chief Human Resources Officer of CoAd., where she leads the company’s human resources strategy, talent initiatives, and organizational development efforts in support of a high-performing, people-first culture. With extensive experience across human resources, employee engagement, leadership development, and workforce strategy, Susan is passionate about creating environments where employees can grow, thrive, and make meaningful impact. 

Throughout her career, Susan has helped organizations strengthen culture, develop leadership capabilities, and navigate transformational growth while maintaining a strong focus on employee experience. She is recognized for her collaborative leadership style, strategic mindset, and commitment to building inclusive, engaged, and high-performing teams. 

At CoAd., Susan plays a key role in shaping the company’s culture and talent strategy, ensuring the organization continues to attract, develop, and retain exceptional talent. She is passionate about fostering a workplace built on trust, accountability, innovation, and continuous growth while supporting employees at every stage of their career journey. 

Charity Hudnall is Chief Marketing Officer of CoAd., where she leads the company’s brand, marketing, communications, demand generation, and growth strategy initiatives. With more than 20 years of experience across SaaS, technology, marketplace, subscription, and business services industries, Charity is known for building impactful brands, driving customer-centric innovation, and creating high-performing marketing organizations. 

Throughout her career, Charity has led transformational marketing strategies focused on accelerating growth, strengthening customer engagement, and delivering measurable business results. She brings deep expertise across brand strategy, integrated marketing, product marketing, communications, digital transformation, customer experience, and go-to-market execution. 

Charity is passionate about authentic storytelling, empowering small and mid-sized businesses, and fostering strong, people-centered cultures. She is also a dedicated advocate for leadership development, mentorship, and community impact, with a long-standing commitment to supporting women’s empowerment and youth development initiatives. 

At CoAd., Charity plays a key role in advancing the company’s market presence and growth strategy while helping businesses better navigate the evolving wo

Michael Marino is Chief Sales Officer of CoAd., where he leads the company’s national sales strategy and growth initiatives across HR, payroll, benefits, and workforce solutions. With more than 25 years of experience in the human capital management industry, Michael brings a strong track record of building high-performing teams, driving market expansion, and delivering exceptional client experiences. 

Throughout his career, Michael has held leadership roles spanning sales, client experience, implementation, and operational strategy. He is known for his people-first leadership style and passion for developing talent, fostering collaborative cultures, and helping organizations navigate the evolving workforce landscape with confidence and agility. 

At CoAd., Michael is focused on accelerating growth, strengthening strategic partnerships, and delivering solutions that help businesses better support their employees while simplifying complex HR and workforce challenges. He is passionate about empowering teams, building lasting client relationships, and creating a culture centered on performance, innovation, and service excellence. 

Brian Meharry is Chief Operating Officer of CoAd., where he leads operational strategy and execution across the company’s HR, payroll, benefits, and workforce solutions. With more than 30 years of experience in the human capital management industry, Brian is focused on delivering scalable, client-centered solutions that help businesses navigate the evolving needs of today’s workforce. 

Throughout his career, Brian has built and led high-performing teams across payroll, human resources, compliance, employee benefits, and service operations. He is known for combining operational excellence with a strong commitment to customer experience, helping organizations improve efficiency, support their employees, and drive long-term growth. 

Brian is passionate about fostering strong workplace cultures and empowering teams to succeed. He believes the best business outcomes are driven by engaged people, collaborative leadership, and a culture of continuous improvement. As COO, he plays a key role in advancing CoAd.’s growth strategy while ensuring clients continue to receive the expertise, partnership, and service they rely on every day. 

Jim Neve is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of CoAd., a leading provider of HR and payroll solutions serving small and mid-sized businesses across the United States. With more than three decades of leadership experience spanning HR technology, payroll, fintech, and business services, Jim is focused on driving innovation, operational excellence, and long-term growth while helping businesses better support and manage their people. 

Throughout his career, Jim has led high-performing teams and large-scale growth initiatives, helping organizations navigate transformation, expand into new markets, and strengthen customer engagement. He is recognized for his strategic leadership, operational expertise, and people-first approach to building strong cultures and scalable organizations. 

As Chairman and CEO, Jim is leading CoAd. through its next chapter of growth, focused on enhancing the company’s HR, payroll, benefits, and compliance solutions while continuing to empower businesses with the tools, technology, and support they need to thrive in an evolving workforce landscape. 

Tre Sasser is Chief Financial Officer of CoAd., where he leads the company’s financial strategy, planning, and operations in support of long-term growth and innovation. With more than 25 years of finance and leadership experience spanning human capital management, technology services, and private equity-backed organizations, Tre brings a strategic and operational approach to driving business performance and scalability. 

Throughout his career, Tre has led finance organizations through periods of transformation, expansion, and successful transactions, helping companies strengthen operational efficiency and position for sustainable growth. He is recognized for his collaborative leadership style, data-driven decision-making, and ability to align financial strategy with business objectives. 

At CoAd., Tre plays a key role in supporting the company’s continued growth and investment in technology, client experience, and workforce solutions. He is passionate about building high-performing teams, fostering a strong culture of accountability and partnership, and helping organizations create long-term value for clients, employees, and stakeholders alike. 

Mark Zimmerman is Chief Information Officer of CoAd., where he leads the company’s technology strategy, innovation initiatives, and enterprise platforms supporting HR, payroll, benefits, and workforce solutions. With more than 20 years of experience across PEO, HR outsourcing, insurance, healthcare, and business services, Mark is focused on building scalable, secure, and client-centric technology solutions that help businesses operate more efficiently and confidently. 

Known for his strategic vision and operational leadership, Mark has led complex technology transformations and modernization initiatives throughout his career. He brings deep expertise in enterprise infrastructure, application development, information security, cloud technologies, and product innovation, with a strong emphasis on delivering seamless experiences for both clients and employees. 

At CoAd., Mark plays a key role in advancing the company’s technology roadmap and driving innovation that supports long-term growth. He is passionate about leveraging technology and AI to simplify workforce management, strengthen business operations, and help clients adapt to the evolving needs of today’s workplace.