At SVIP, we believe that innovation is strongest when it’s guided by the voices of those who experience industry challenges firsthand. That’s why we’re proud to introduce our 2026 End User Advisory Board—a collective of leaders representing a wide spectrum of industries, with more than 200 years of combined experience.

This board is designed to bring diverse expertise and perspectives together to shape conversations on today’s most pressing business and operational issues.

Broad Industry Representation

The board reflects leaders from across key sectors, ensuring that discussions span multiple vantage points:

• Gaming: Josh Anderson (Cherokee Nation Entertainment) Joe Doa (MGM Resorts International), Tony Clark (Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe), John Underwood (Cherokee Nation Entertainment)

• Entertainment: Jason Freeman (Six Flags Entertainment),

• Finance & Retail: Dave Eisenhauer (BlackRock)

• Education: Amanda Lanicek (Springtown ISD), Christopher Kar (Fort Bend ISD)

• Healthcare: Daniel Henderson (Regional One Health), Brian Natale (Summit Health)

• Professional Sports & Large-Scale Events: Scott McCartney (FIFA World Cup), Ben Williams (Houston First Corporation)

• Logistics & Operations: Anthony Young (Logistics Leader)

• Law Enforcement & Public Safety: Rick Francis (Seminole County Sheriff’s Office)

This wide representation ensures that no matter the topic—be it workforce retention, leadership development, or operational innovation—our board discussions are rich, balanced, and actionable.

Monthly Collaboration on Industry Hot Topics

The SVIP End User Advisory Board will convene once a month to address the latest challenges and opportunities impacting their industries. Each session will cover a range of areas, including:

• Industry Challenges & Solutions: Tackling real-world pain points with practical strategies.

• Sales Practices & Customer Insights: Sharing what works (and what doesn’t) across diverse markets.

• Leadership Development: Building resilient and forward-thinking teams.

• Retention & Attrition: Navigating workforce shifts and strengthening engagement.

These conversations will form the foundation of new content we share with the broader community, providing actionable insights from seasoned leaders.

First Piece of Content

Our kickoff piece will bring together perspectives from across gaming, healthcare, education, logistics, public safety, and beyond. It will spotlight the key issues every leader is wrestling with in 2026—from digital transformation and workforce retention to balancing innovation with security—and the proven strategies our board members have seen succeed.

Looking Ahead

We’re excited to see how this board will shape discussions, solutions, and innovations in the year ahead. With such a diverse range of leaders, the SVIP End User Advisory Board promises to be a powerful engine for shared learning, fresh thinking, and impactful change.

Together, we’re not just meeting challenges—we’re setting the standard for what’s next.

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