Jeff Van Duzer
Provost of Seattle Pacific University and author of Why Business Matters to God (And What Still Needs to be Fixed).

Keynote Speaker

Jeff Van Duzer
Provost of Seattle Pacific University
Author: Why Business Matters to God (And What still needs to be fixed.)

Keynote Topic: Why Business Matters to God

After approximately twenty years in leadership at Seattle Pacific University, Jeff Van Duzer stepped into “retirement” in the summer of 2019.  Since retiring, he has continued to serve as a consultant to SPU, to teach as an adjunct and to write on a theology of business.  He also is active as a mentor, serves in leadership roles at his church, and has recently reinstated his law license with the goal of providing pro bono services to underserved populations. 

Prior to retirement, Jeff served as SPU’s Provost, as the Dean of the School of Business and Economics and as a Professor of Business Ethics and Business Law. During his tenure as Dean, InterVarsity Press released Jeff’s book “Why Business Matters to God.” Before coming to SPU, Jeff was a partner with the international law firm of Davis Wright Tremaine where he practiced for more than 20 years.  While at DWT, he served for nearly a decade on the firm’s Executive Committee and served as the Partner in Charge of the firm's largest office.

Steve Nooyen
Founder - We Care Senior Care, Wheelchair Whitetails

Main Session Speaker

Steve Nooyen
Founder - We Care Senior Care, Wheelchair Whitetails

Topic: What Healthcare and Hunting Have in Common?

Steve and Kristi, married for 35 years, reside in Sturgeon Bay, WI, with their two grown children and three grandsons.

Steve founded We Care Senior Care in 1997, operating 15 franchises within the Home Instead system, providing non-medical in-home care for the elderly. With over 1200 employees, it's the largest among 600+ North American Home Instead groups. Steve also co-founded Wheelchair Whitetails in 2016, offering hunting experiences for individuals with disabilities on their 500+ acre property in northern WI.

In 2020, they partnered with Challenge The Outdoors to establish Peter’s Pond, a wheelchair-accessible fishing destination for people with disabilities, opening in summer 2024 in Shawano County. Steve is an investor in Eskala, a public benefit organization transforming banking for communities with limited resources in Central America. He's active in Halftime and No Regrets Ministries, and enjoys fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, and is a retired mountaineer.

  • Caleb Spitler

    TEDx Speaker and Trainer

    Topic: Increase your Influence Through Public Speaking

    Caleb is a professional speaker and trainer who has spoken at TEDx, associations, executive groups, podcasts, retreats, businesses and business conferences throughout the country. He has also coached former professional athletes, tech leaders, nonprofit leaders and business owners, to increase their influence and grow their organization through public speaking. Additionally, Caleb serves as a leader in his local church, and is married with four kids.

  • Jeff Thomson

    Regional Vice President - Corporate Chaplains of America

    Topic: Building Workplaces That Answer the Big Questions

    Currently serves as a RVP for Corporate Chaplains of America, managing four regions of chaplains serving across the western United States.

    Jeff enjoys helping organizations create and support cultures of care by placing chaplains and care coaches in companies. These chaplains build caring relationships with employees. Chaplains are trained to listen well and offer individualized support in times of crisis that include mental health concerns.

  • Jenni Catron

    Founder & CEO 4Sight Group

    Topic: 4 Unexpected Trust-building Behaviors of Extraordinary Culture

    As the Founder and CEO of The 4Sight Group, Jenni extends her expertise to consult organizations on leadership, team culture, and overall organizational well-being. Her mission is to help leaders develop clarity and confidence in their roles, encouraging them to lead themselves well so they can lead others better.

    Jenni is the author of "Clout: Discover and Unleash Your God-Given Influence" and "The 4 Dimensions of Extraordinary Leadership." Her commitment to leadership excellence goes beyond writing; she shares her insights at conferences and events around the world, inspiring and equipping leaders to excel in their spheres of influence.

  • Ousmane Kabre

    Founder - Intro Group LLC, Leading Change Africa

  • Jim Stollberg

    CEO, Halftime Institute

  • Brent Eggers

    President, National Christian Founation Wisconsin

  • Jeremy Bock

    Executive Director - Center for Christian Leadership, Wisconsin Lutheran College

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