December 4–5, 2008 – Stein Eriksen Lodge, Deer Valley, Utah
Summit 2008 Details
Now in it's 8th year, the 2008 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:
- Hot Trends in the Boardroom
- Managing in a Downdraft and the Changing Dynamics of the Board
- Compensation Committee More Difficult than Audit Committee?
- The State of the Economy
- "Easy On / Hard Off:" The Structure of Corporate Boards
- How to Hire and Fire Directors
- The Rise of Private Equity
- The Value that Private Equity Investors Create
- D&O Liability - Litigation, Insurance and Indemnification
- Corporate Governance - Is it More than Charters and Checklists?
- Spotting the Warning Signs for Management Failure
- When Does Unethical Behavior Turn into Fraud?
- Look Before you Leap: Questions to Ask Before Joining a Board
- The Audit Committee: Pinnacle of your Director's Career or Free Pass to Prison?
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 4
7:00 - 8:00 Breakfast & Registration
8:00 - 8:05 Introduction and Welcome to Conference
- Dr. Jack Brittain, Dean, David Eccles School of Management, University of Utah
8:45 - 9:30 Keynote Address: Hot Trends in the Boardroom
- Robert Hallagan, Vice Chairman, Board Leadership Services, Korn/Ferry International, Boston, and Chairman of National Association of Corporate Directors
9:30 - 10:00 Keynote Address: Managing in a Downdraft and the Changing Dynamics of the Board
- Doyle Arnold, Chief Financial Officer, Zions Bancorp
10:00 - 10:30 Networking Break
10:30 - 11:45 "Easy On / Hard Off:" The Structure of Corporate Boards and How to Hire and Fire Directors
- Moderator - Daren Shaw, Managing Director, Investment Banking, D.A. Davidson
- Panelist - Greg Butterfield, Managing Partner, SageCreek Partners
- Panelist - Kirk Benson, CEO, Headwaters
- Panelist - Kevin Hickee, Director, Well Care Health Plans
11:45 - 1:15 Lunch Address: The State of the Economy
- George Feiger, CEO, Contango Capital Advisors Inc.
1:15 - 2:00 Networking Break
2:00 - 3:15 Breakout Sessions and Panels
Session I - Serving on the Compensation Committee: Harder than Being on the Audit Committee?
- Moderator - Ron Poelman, Partner, Jones Waldo
- Panelist - Brian Rice, Investment Officer, CalSTRS
- Panelist - Bob Rollo, Senior Partner, Heidrich & Struggles
- Panelist - Kevin Hickee, Director, Well Care Health Plans
- Panelist - Robert E. Hallagan, Vice Chairman, Board Leadership Services, Korn/Ferry International, Boston, and Chairman of National Association of Corporate Directors
Session II - The Rise of Private Equity: The Value that Private Equity Investors Create
- Moderator - Howard Young, Partner, Jones Waldo
- Panelist - Fraser Bullock, Managing Director, Sorenson Capital
- Panelist - Steve Creamer, Chairman & CEO, Energy Solutions
- Panelist - Aron Schwartz, Managing Director, Fenway Partners
3:15 - 3:45 Networking Break
3:45 - 5:00 Breakout Sessions and Panels
Session I - D&O Liability - Litigation, Insurance and Indemnification
- Moderator - Spence Hoole, Partner, Diversified Insurance Brokers
- Panelist - Matt Town, Senior Managing Director, Carpenter Moore, a NASDAQ Company
- Panelist - Joseph Spallone, Vice President, AIG
- Panelist - Karen Mulroe, General Counsel, WellCare Health Plans
Session II - Corporate Governance – Is it More than Charters and Checklists?
- Moderator - Mark Bonham, Partner, Ray Quinney & Nebeker
- Panelist -Dave Winder, Chairman, National Association of Corporate Directors Utah Chapter
- Panelist - Robert E. Hallagan, Vice Chairman, Board Leadership Services,
Korn Ferry International, Boston, and Chairman of National Association of Corporate Directors
- Panelist - Jim DeLoach, Global Managing Director, Protiviti
5:00 - 6:00 Mixer/Reception
Friday, December 5
8:00 - 8:30 Continental Breakfast
8:30 - 9:00 Keynote Address: Board Oversight and Spotting the Warning Signs for Management Failure
- Peter Gleason, Managing Director of National Association of Corporate Directors
9:00 - 9:30 SEC
- Tom Melton, SEC
9:30 - 10:15 Keynote Address: When Does Unethical Behavior Turn into Fraud?
- Steve Albrecht, Associate Dean, Marriott School of Management, BYU
10:15 - 10:30 Networking Break
10:30 - 11:30 Breakout Sessions and Panels
Session I – Look Before you Leap: Questions to Ask Before Joining a Board
- Moderator - David Angerbauer, Partner, Holland & Hart
- Panelist - Bob Rollo, Senior Partner, Heidrich & Struggles
- Panelist - Jordan Clements, Managing Partner, Peterson Partners
- Panelist - Peter Gleason, Managing Director of National Association of Corporate Directors
Session II - The Audit Committee: Pinnacle of your Director's Career or Opportunity to Fall from Grace?
- Moderator - Steve Hobbs, Managing Director, Protiviti
- Panelist - Dave Winder, Chairman, National Association of Corporate Directors - Utah Chapter
- Panelist - Tom Willardson, CFO, Energy Recovery, Inc
- Panelist - David Jolley, Partner, Ernst & Young
11:30 - 12:15 Keynote Address: Developing Management / Building an Effective Organization
- Ed Knight, General Counsel, NASDAQ
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 - $385 (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
Summit 2008 Pricing
Registration Costs (Online Payment By Credit Card):
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Early Bird Discount (By November 15, 2008)
Early Bird Registration Cost – $500.00 -
Regular Registration (After November 15, 2008)
Regular Registration Cost – $550.00
Direct Questions and Cancellations To:
Summit Conference
c/o Diversified Insurance Brokers
ATTN: Kevin Jessop
136 E South Temple
Suite 2300
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 325-5016
kjessop@diversifiedinsurance.com