Tarren Bragdon is the President and Chief Executive Officer at the Foundation for Government Accountability, which he founded in 2011 to advance policy solutions that open up the American Dream to millions and advance free market principles. Through mid-2021, FGA has achieved more than 400 state policy reform wins in 30+ states as well as 20 big federal policy reforms. Tarren started FGA with just $50k in seed money. In 2020, FGA raised more than $11 million in donations from individuals and foundations. Prior to joining FGA, Tarren served as the chief executive officer at the Maine Heritage Policy Center. He also served in the Maine House of Representatives, and remains the youngest person elected to the Maine Legislature, serving from 1996 to 2000. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Maine and a Master of Science of Business from Husson University. A nationally recognized policy expert, Tarren has testified before Congress, various state legislative committees, and numerous national and international conferences. His work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, the New York Post, the Boston Globe, and The New York Times, and his research has been published with The Heritage Foundation and The Manhattan Institute. Tarren has also appeared on NPR, Fox News, and several talk radio programs. Tarren is an entrepreneur at heart, and greatly values faith, family, and good pol

Jonathan is Managing Director of Hillcrest Holdings Inc, a family-owned investment company with entrepreneurial roots dating back to 1955. In this role Jonathan is responsible for the diversification and growth of the group's portfolio of businesses. He is President of Great Plains Financial which is the group's insurance operation, and serves on the board of Converged Security Solutions, an IT transformation and security services provider, and Southgate Companies, a real estate investment and development company. He is originally from the United Kingdom and is a graduate of the University of Bath School of Management. He has lived in Naples FL since 2018 with his wife Cortney and two young kids who keep him on his toes.

Olga was born in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.  After pursuing her degree in Marketing and International Communications, she ventured to the States as an international student in 2002 and graduated with a degree in graphic design.  Since then, she has immersed herself in various facets of marketing and business, leveraging her bilingualism to secure roles and expand her horizons.

From marketing for restaurants to fashion, her career trajectory led her to discover Pure Barre, a fitness franchise with a global presence. She established her own studio in Naples and subsequently ventured into Club Pilates, cultivating a passion for promoting active lifestyles and strong communities.

Alongside running businesses, she cherishes family time, with her greatest joy being her son, Enzo. She and her husband share a love for exploration, having surpassed her goal of visiting forty countries before turning 40.

Olga’s entrepreneurial spirit thrives on staying active, helping her community and spending time with her family.

Anne Marie Klepko is a graduate of Brigham Young University, homeschooling mom of five, and small business owner. With a passion for education and the next generation, she imparts knowledge to her children while managing her thriving business. As a speech and debate coach, she mentors students, nurturing their communication skills. Southwest Florida CEO allows Anne Marie's to share her passion for education, entrepreneurship, and family.

Currently, Kelly Wilson holds the position of Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Florida Gulf Coast University, providing valuable guidance and mentorship to students. Concurrently, Kelly actively serves as a dedicated real estate agent in Florida. Alongside her 30 years in educational endeavors, Kelly has ventured into entrepreneurship herself, owning multiple businesses and demonstrating a profound commitment to fostering the entrepreneurial spirit.

Greg Winter was raised on a farm in NE Michigan where he and his brother co-founded Omni Metalcraft Corp.  Over the decades that have followed, he has become co-founder, co-owner and a director of multiple manufacturing related businesses that were grown from an idea into profitable companies.  Most business units in the portfolio are located in Michigan providing commercial and industrial products and services to US markets. 

Greg is currently co-founder and Chairman of the non-profit Economic Generator Network.  At Florida Gulf Coast University, he currently serves on the School of Entrepreneurship Advisory Board.  Greg continues to mentor others in for-profit, non-profit, and faith-based organizations. 

In Michigan, Greg is a former Executive Committee member of both the Michigan Future Talent Council and Region 3 of the Michigan Regional Prosperity Initiative.  He is a past director of Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium Workforce Development Board, Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce and Target Alpena Economic Development Corporation.  He was honored as a Fellow of the College by Alpena Community College.  Greg was one of seven community leaders recruited to the successful “Economic Development Executive Team” for the purpose of restoring cooperation between Alpena, MI units of local government, local non-profit organizations, and private businesses.