Hero Club Summit - Phoenix
Harnessing AI for Purpose, People, and Profit
JANUARY 18-21, 2026
Lead the Future with Intelligence,
Impact, and Integrity
Artificial intelligence is transforming how leaders think, operate, and scale — but true success in the AI era requires more than technology. It demands vision. It demands courage. And it demands a deep commitment to aligning Purpose, People, and Profit.
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The 2025 Hero Club Summit brings together CEOs, executives, and industry trailblazers for a powerful experience focused on the strategic role AI plays in building stronger organizations and more impactful leaders. This is where bold ideas meet actionable frameworks, and where the next generation of leadership begins.
AGENDA (Subject to Change)
Sunday, November 10
2:00PM -- Informal get-together
Location: Aunt Chilada's
(7330 N Dreamy Draw Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85020)
Monday, November 11
(Location: Desert Financial Credit Union)
148 N. 48th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034
7:30AM -- Breakfast
8:00AM -- Start of Programming
9:00AM -- Executive Interview, Jeff Meshey -- President & CEO, Desert Financial
9:35AM -- Panel Discussion
10:15AM -- HERO CONNECTION TIME
10:35AM -- Executive Interview, Michele Woods -- Partner, Aunt Chilada's
11:20AM -- Hero Factor Discussion with Jeffrey Hayzlett -- Chairman, C-Suite Network™
12:20PM -- Working Lunch
1:50PM -- Rapid Fire Spotlights
3:15PM -- HERO CONNECTION TIME
3:30PM -- Panel Discussion
5:00PM -- Conclusion of Programming
6:30PM -- Dinner @ Stockyards Restaurant
(5009 E. Washington, Phoenix, AZ 85034)
Tuesday, November 12
(Location: Desert Financial Credit Union)
148 N. 48th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034
8:00AM -- Breakfast
8:30AM -- Programming Begins
9:00AM -- Rapid Fire Spotlights
9:45AM -- Fireside Chat
11:30AM -- Executive Interview, Marcia Mintz -- CEO, Boys & Girls Club of the Valley
5:30PM -- C-Suite Network ™ Executive Mixer
OUR EVENT HOST
JEFFREY MESHEY
President & CEO,
Desert Financial Credit Union
HERO CLUB MEMBER HOSTS:
EVAN DASH
Chief Executive Officer, StoreBound
RACHEL DASH
Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer, StoreBound
Event Speakers:
OSCAR CANTÚ
Senior Vice President, Private Wealth Advisor
Family Wealth Director, Alternative Investment Director
Morgan Stanley
VINCENT J. SEGE
Senior Vice President, Private Wealth Advisor
Alternative Investment Director, Portfolio Manager
Morgan Stanley
NATE KIEVMAN
Chief Executive Officer, Clearlight
JENNIFER BERMAN
Chief Executive Officer, MZQ Consulting, LLC
GERARD FOX
Founder & Owner, Gerard Fox Law
MICHAEL WILLIAMS
General Manager & Managing Director
Summit One Vanderbilt
JOE TOLZMANN
Chief Executive Officer
RocketPlan Inc.
RAMEZ FAKHUORY
Vice President
IRA Club
JOSÉ ALARCÓN
Managing Partner
Intelligent Bills
MARIBEL LIEBERMAN
Chief Executive Officer
MarieBelle
ERIC EAGER
Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder, 4impactdata
MICHAEL BRINKER
Chief Financial Officer
Give Corporation
Additional Speakers:e
MICHELE WOODS
Partner/Owner
Aunt Chilada's
MARCIA MINTZ
Chief Executive Officer
Boys & Girls Club of the Valleu
NATE KIEVMAN
Chief Executive Officer
Clearlightre
MELISSA ANDERSON
Chief Executive Officer
Public Goodere
MICHAEL VAN ERDEWYK
Chief Executive Officer
Bright Buckse
ANITA WINKLES
Chief Executive Officer
Renatus Care LLC
MICHAEL BRINKER
Chief Executive Officer
Renatus Care LLC
OLIVIA GAMBER
Chief Executive Officer
Career Evolved
TOM PARSONS
President
Media High Ground
JILL PARSONS
Founder
Media High Ground
DENNIS BLITZ
President
The IRA Club
RANDY TATE
Co Founder & Chief Executive Officer
iFlip Invest
IRINA ALEXANDER
Co Founder & Chief Executive Officer
The Academy of MotivAction
JOSH ANDERSON
Co Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Rule 27 Design
WARREN JONES
Founder
Rule 27 Design
Why Attend:
Harness AI Without Losing the Human Advantage
Explore how AI can strengthen your leadership, enhance culture, streamline operations, and open new pathways to growth — all while preserving the values and vision that make your organization unique.
Learn from Visionary Leaders & Innovators
Hear from top voices in AI, leadership, and business strategy who are already transforming their companies and industries. Gain insights you can apply immediately to drive smarter decisions and unlock greater impact.
Build Relationships That Elevate Your Leadership
Connect with like-minded executives committed to leading with integrity, purpose, and performance. The Hero Club community is known for its authenticity, collaboration, and powerful support network
AGENDA
(subject to change)
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18
Informal get-together
MONDAY, JANUARY 19
8:00AM -- Programming begins (Executive Interviews, Panel Discussions, Workshops)
12:00N -- LUNCH
1:00PM -- Afternoon Programming
5:00PM -- END OF PROGRAMMING
6:00PM -- Dinner
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20
8:30AM -- Programming begins
11:30AM -- Fireside Chat
12:30PM -- LUNCH
1:30PM -- Experiential Activity
6:30PM -- Farewell Dinner
AGENDA (Subject to Change)
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19
Late afternoon -- Informal get together
MONDAY, OCTOBER 20
8:00AM -- Morning Programming Begins (Panel Discussions, Executive Presentations, Workshops)
12:00PM -- Lunch
1:00PM -- Afternoon Programming Begins
(Panel Discussions, Executive Presentations, Workshops)
6:30PM -- Dinner
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21
8:00AM -- Half-day of programming
Experiential Activity in the afternoon
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About The Hero Club
The Hero Club is an invitation-only membership organization for CEOs, founders, investors and influencers.
Our members lead by putting humanity at the forefront in their business, where the metrics of success are measured beyond profit. We believe in the values of leading with integrity, transparency, serving our communities and sharing in our success. Along with operational excellence, this enables our members to grow faster, smarter, and more sustainably – what we call, The Hero Factor. Together, we empower great leaders with the right resources, relationships, education, and experiences in order to drive change and take our member companies to the next level.
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