December 3–4, 2009 – Stein Eriksen Lodge, Deer Valley, Utah

Summit 2009 Details
Now in it's 9th year, the 2009 Summit Director and Officer Training Conference is the perfect forum and setting for executives who want to share practical ideas and best practices on how to stay up–to–date and comply with new reforms and board room strategies.
Come and be a part of the most comprehensive executive training program in the west. Join your peers from around the country at pristine Deer Valley Ski Resort to discuss the challenges facing boards today. Hear from nationally recognized experts on how to most effectively deal with the challenges and complexities of new federal regulations and governance reforms.
Learn how to implement effective governance and compliance programs while maintaining appropriate balance so that you can grow your business and focus on delivering shareholder value. In addition, 9.5 hours of CLE and CPE continuing education credits will be provided for interested parties.
This year's session topics include:
- Changing Dynamics of the Board
- Update on SEC Reporting Requirements
- The State of the Economy
- Trends in Board Governance
- Talking to the Board in Times of Crisis
- “Now What Are They Doing to my Accounting?”
- What Is Enterprise Risk Management?
- How To Do Executive Compensation in 2010
- Competing Against Irresponsible Risk Takers
- Board Communication
- What Is the Government/Banking/Insurance/Finance Connection?
- What To Do If Your Insurance Company Goes Under
- Outsourcing – What Should You Be Doing Today?
- What Company Culture Prepares You for 2010?
Summit is an Accredited Director Education Program, certified by Institutional Shareholder Services

Service providers are welcome to attend Summit as long they are a member of a sponsoring organization or a Director.
Thursday, December 3
7:30 – 8:30 Breakfast & Registration
8:30 – 8:45 Introduction and Welcome to Conference
- Michael Thompson, PhD, Associate Dean, Marriott School of Business, Brigham Young University
8:45 – 9:30 Keynote Address: Major Business Trends from Inside and Outside the Board Room
- Reatha Clark King, PhD, Director of Exxon Mobil and National Association of Corporate
Directors
9:30 – 10:00 Keynote Address: Managing in a Tornado and the Changing Dynamics of the Board
- Doyle Arnold, Chief Financial Officer, Zions Bancorp
10:00 – 10:30 Networking Break
10:30 – 11:45 Breakout Sessions and Panels
Session I: SEC Reporting/Hot Issues
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Moderator – Brent Fassett, Partner, Cooley Godward Kronish LLP
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Panelist – Jeff Stemper, Vice President of Sales, Merrill Corporation
- Panelist – Mike Schlanger, VP, Business Development and Strategy, Merrill Corporation
- Panelist – David Jolley, Managing Partner, Ernst & Young
- Panelist – David Sampson, VP Finance, Ancestry.com
Session II: Directors under Attack: Trends in Corporate Governance
- Moderator – Ron Poelman, Partner, Jones Waldo
- Panelist – Reatha Clark King, PhD, Director of Exxon Mobil and National Association of Corporate Directors
- Panelist – Diane Walker, Director, TechnoImaging, Inc.
- Panelist – Dan Campbell, Director, NuSkin
11:45 – 1:00 Lunch Address: Deal Making in Turbulent Times
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Keith R. Read, Managing Direcctor, Cerberus Capital
1:00 – 1:30 Networking Break
1:30 – 2:45 Breakout Sessions and Panels
Session I – “ Now What Are They Doing To My Accounting?”
- Moderator – David Jolley, Partner, Ernst & Young
- Panelist – Mike Herring, CFO, Omniture
- Panelist – Barry Hobbs, Owner, Magellan Investments, LLC
- Panelist – Dana Evan, Director, Omniture, Former CFO, Verisign
Session II –Enterprise Risk Management and the Report of the NACD Blue Ribbon
Commission: “Risk Governance: Balancing Risk and Reward”
- Moderator – Joseph Erikson, Marriott School of Management, Brigham Young University
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Panelist – Brian W. Merkley, Risk Financing Manager, Huntsman
Corp.
- Panelist – Craig Merrill, PhD, MBA Director, Marriott School of Management, Brigham Young University
- Panelist – Jim DeLoach, Global ERM Leader, Protiviti
2:45 – 3:00 Networking Break
3:00 – 4:15 Breakout Sessions and Panels
Session I – How To Do Executive Compensation in 2010?
- Moderator – Greg Butterfield, Managing Partner, SageCreek Partners, Comp Committee, Omniture
- Panelist – Tom Brown, Principal, Compensia
- Panelist – Bob Whitman, Chairman & CEO, Comp Committee Chair at Energy Solutions; Franklin Covey
- Panelist – Ron Brown, Managing Director, Denver Office, Heidrick & Struggles
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Panelist – Shawn Lindquist, Chief Legal Officer, Omniture (recently acquired by Adobe)
Session II – Competing Against Irresponsible Risk Takers
- Moderator – Mark Bonham, Partner, SageCreek Partners
- Panelist – Ivan Brockman, Senior Managing Director, The Blackstone Group
- Panelist – Daren Shaw, Managing Director, Investment Banking, D.A. Davidson & Co.
- Panelist – Brian Palmer, Vice President, Charles River Associates
- Panelist – Bob Gross, President, Robert C. Gross Associates
4:15 – 5:00 Keynote Address: Board Communication in a Time of Crisis
- Richard S. Levick, Esq., President & CEO, Levick Strategic Communications (Washington DC)
Friday, December 4
8:00 – 8:30 Continental Breakfast
8:30 – 9:00 Keynote Address: Update from Washington D.C.
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U.S. Senator Bob Bennett, ranking Republican on Senate Banking Committee (live video feed)
9:00 – 9:45 D&O Liabiity – Litigation, Insurance and Indemnification
- Moderator – Spence Hoole, Partner, Diversified Insurance Group
- Panelist – Karen Mulroe, General Counsel, WellCare
- Panelist – Dave Steuber, Partner, Howrey LLP
- Panelist – Susan Miner, Director, Corporate & Executive Protection, Woodruff Sawyer & Company
9:45 – 10:15 Networking Break
10:15 – 11:15 Keynote Address: Ethics, Expectations and Board Dynamics
- Bob Gay, CEO, Huntsman–Gay Capital Partners
11:15 – 12:00 Keynote Address: What Company Culture Prepares You for 2010?
- Lynn Blodgett, President & CEO, ACS
12:15 Conference wrap–up / adjourn SKI AFTERNOON
Stein Eriksen Lodge, Deer Valley, Utah
Join your peers from around the country at pristine Deer Valley Ski Resort to discuss the challenges facing boards today.
Lodging at Stein Eriksen available at discounted rates:
- Deluxe Room – $225 (regularly $510)
- One bedroom Suites – $295 (regularly $850)
- Mention "Summit Conference" to get discount
- Call Stein Lodge at 800–453–1302 for reservations
- Act now! – availability is limited
Link to Stein Eriksen Lodge Homepage
Driving Directions to Stein Eriksen Lodge
Airport Transportation
All–Resort Express
Personal, punctual, and professional ground transportation.
Car rentals, limousine rentals, bus rentals, and more can be pre–arranged with ample notice. Cost varies.
24–hour advance reservations required.
For more information, call 435.649.3999 or 800. 457.9457
Snow Country Limousine
Meet and greet transfers for both towncars and suvs.
For more information, call 435.714.0159
Important Note: Refund requests must be received at least 30 days prior to the event in writing via email or snailmail: Summit Conference ATTN: Kevin Jessop 136 E South Temple #2300, SLC, UT 84111
Direct Questions and Cancellations To:
Summit Conference
c/o Diversified Insurance Group
ATTN: Kevin Jessop
136 E South Temple
Suite 2300
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 325–5016
kjessop@diversifiedinsurance.com


