Speakers

Alex Vander Hoeven

Co-CDO, ASICS Organization and CEO of ASICS Apps

About the Speaker

Alex started his career in Deloitte’s consulting practice as a systems analyst gaining expertise in helping companies organize their sales and procurement data to optimize business processes. After completing his MBA, Alex teamed up with a group of high school friends to organize the Rock the Road 10K, which led to the founding of Race Roster. Alex is an avid golfer who loves gadgets and technology.

Dan Docherty

Chief Coaching Officer and Managing Partner of the Leadership Development Practice at Braintrust

About the Speaker

Dan Docherty, PhD, is the Chief Coaching Officer and Managing Partner of the Leadership Development Practice at Braintrust, a Leadership Professor in the MBA program, and Assistant Director of the Isaac Oxley Center for Business Leadership at Miami University. With a PhD in Management from Case Western Reserve University, his research centered on the neuroscience of coaching, development, and performance in leader-team member relationships. A former life sciences executive, Dr. Dan, has coached thousands of leaders across the globe and co-created the NeuroCoaching® framework to assist leaders in communicating with impact to build stronger relationships and drive performance.

Sara Grauf

Senior Vice President, Experience Development – San Francisco Giants

About the Speaker

Sara Grauf leads Experience Development for the San Francisco Giants, where she shapes the organization’s end-to-end guest experience with an eye toward innovation, impact, and operational excellence. She sits at the crossroads of strategic vision and execution, unlocking new revenue opportunities while delivering exceptional experiences across Oracle Park and the broader Mission Rock neighborhood.

Her portfolio includes oversight of the Giants’ food and beverage program, spring training operations, event production, transportation, and guest services—as well as public programming for the emerging waterfront district. She’s produced major concerts, three World Series parades, and global spectacles like the 2018 Rugby 7s World Cup and the America’s Cup’s first-ever commercial spectator program. Looking ahead, she’s already at work on activations tied to the Bay Area’s role in the 2026 Super Bowl and FIFA World Cup.

A builder of teams and culture, Sara is known for her transparent leadership style and deep commitment to developing talent. She was named a 2024 Sports Business Journal Game Changer, honored for driving transformational impact in the industry through leadership, mentorship, and innovation.

A Bay Area native and lifelong athlete, Sara’s roots in the local sports community run deep. She is a founding investor in BAY FC (the Bay Area’s NWSL franchise), a former Division I field hockey player at Cal, an Ironman triathlete, and a proud Lafayette Little League coach.

Marty Gorsich

Chief Executive Officer at Farmers Insurance Open (Century Club of San Diego)

Egon Hoppe

bij Deloitte Consulting, Human Capital Lead

About the Speaker

Egon Hoppe is a seasoned professional with a diverse educational background and extensive experience in various high-level positions within the military and consulting sectors. He studied Servant Leadership at the Academy for Servant Leadership, as well as at IDL/ HDV 05, Twents Carmel Lyceum, Royal Military Academy, and Utrecht University. His educational journey reflects a commitment to leadership development and strategic thinking.

Throughout his career, Egon has held key roles in well-known organizations. Currently, he serves as a Partner at Deloitte, bringing his wealth of experience to the consulting industry. Prior to his current position, Egon held distinguished roles such as Commandant Landelijk Tactisch Commando KMAR and Brigade-generaal at Koninklijke Marechaussee.

Tim Young

President/Partner, Southport Marketing

Chris Heuisler

Conference emcee

Chris Heuisler has been a thought leader in the run space since 2013 when he landed the role of Global Run Concierge for Westin Hotels and Resorts. Chris is currently the Director of Content for BRONTOSAURUS!, a boutique creative agency with a focus on storytelling. Additionally, Chris has recently taken back up acting, a craft he studied and pursued from 2000 – 2010. Chris resides outside of Boston with his wife, Rachel, and two kids, Shane (15) and Kiki (12).