Lisa Compton-Martin, Senior Vice President of People Operations, Pyramid Hotel Group
Lisa currently serves as the Senior Vice President of People Operations, for Pyramid Global Hospitality. She is responsible for the management of critical human resources functions which support the property operations. Additionally, in her role she leads the human resources function for hotel acquisitions and oversees the Talent Acquisition team.

Lisa and her team support a portfolio of 200+ hotels which includes Branded hotels as well as the Independent Luxury-Lifestyle locations. Lisa brings over 25 years of experience in human resources and hotel operations to her role. In addition to her roles in Human Resources, she’s held a variety of operations roles in both Marriott and Hilton Branded hotels.

Lisa is a graduate of Hollins University with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and International Relations. She is a member of SHRM and has her SPHR accreditation. Lisa enjoys helping others grow and learn and has served as an Adjunct Professor and guest speaker for several organizations discussing topics related to Customer Service. Lisa is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Micah Stampf, General Manager, Marriott at the University of Dayton
Over the past 20+ years, Micah has been a leader in the lodging industry in theKentucky & Ohio markets. He has worked extensively in operations from Front Desk to
Rooms Care. Through his leadership he has seen properties achieve flow of over 95%vs. budget, award winning teams, and development and implementation of trainings,procedures, and improved guest satisfaction.

Micah is currently the General Manager of Marriott at the University of Dayton, aConcord Hospitality property, and resides in Cincinnati.

Denise Bayless, General Manager. The Summit Hotel
Denise Bayless is a strong leader with 25 years of experience in the hospitality field. She was appointed as General Manager of the Summit Hotel in 2021, after serving as Director of Sales and Marketing through the hotel’s construction phase and opening in2018. Denise has led the team to achievements such as 4 Diamond status, Conde Nast recipient, Best Meeting and Banquet Center and Best Hotel in Ohio Weddings by Cincy Magazine.

Denise is dedicated to fostering a community-focused environment that drives growth, innovation, and excellence. She believes in the power of collaboration and is passionate about creating environments where individuals can thrive and reach their full potential. This dedication to the community was rewarded with the 2023Charitable & Community Involvement Award by OHLA for the Greater Cincinnati market.

Monika Lindsay,  Regional Director of Operations, Image Hotel Management

Monika Lindsay has served the hotel industry, its guests, and team members for thepast 26 years and currently resumes her position as Director of Operations for ImageHotel Management.

She is a successful industry leader with a proven track record of building awardwinning teams through mentoring and coaching. The OHLA Leadership Team of theyear award and Marriott Gold awards are a few to mention. She is passionate aboutimpacting and changing lives by creating career opportunities for growth and change,and guiding her team members to personal and professional success.

Thornton A. May, Founder, Futurist & Executive Director, The Digital Value Institute

Thornton May is a top futurist keynote speaker, author, educator, and anthropologist. His extensive experience researching and consulting on the role and behaviors of “C” level executives in creating value with information technology has won him an unquestioned place on the short list of serious thinkers on this topic.

eWeek honored Thornton as one of the ‘Top 100 Most Influential People in IT.’ Fast Company labeled him ‘one of the top 50 brains in technology today’. Thornton is a founding member of the Internet of Things World Forum. Thornton co-founded the Digital Value Institute in Norway and the Digital Solutions Gallery at the Ohio State University.