Stars & Stripes Summit

February 4th - 6th, 2025

Provalus Headquarters | Brewton, Alabama

Join us as we unite mission-driven organizations to forge meaningful connections, share industry knowledge, and amplify the invaluable contributions of our military veteran community. With unique skills, discipline, and leadership tactics, they are shaping the future of technology and business, and we're honored to be a part of that journey.

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Stars & Stripes Summit

March 3rd - 4th, 2026

Provalus in North Wilkesboro, NC

Powered by resilience, resourcefulness, and a strong sense of purpose, rural American communities are redefining what's possible in today's technology landscape.

Join us as we unite mission-driven organizations to forge meaningful connections, share industry knowledge, and amplify the invaluable contributions of these communities.

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Speakers

Keynote Speaker

Jason Van Camp

Author of the Amazon #1 best-sellers Deliberate Discomfort and Authority, Founder and Chairman of Warrior Rising Foundation

Secretary

Marty Redden

Alabama Department of Labor

Deputy Secretary

Donald Harrison

Alabama Department of Labor

Dr. Jim Schleckser

CEO, The CEO Project

Inc.com Columnist

Paul Farley

Field CISO

Trusted Sec

Toby Brzoznowski

Board of Directors & EVP,

IRIS Clarity

Darren Wallace

President, REE Medical

Laura Chevalier

Chief Growth Officer, Provalus

Discover Brewton, AL – the heart of the Stars & Stripes Summit

Our headquarters in rural Alabama is more than just a location—it’s the embodiment of the American spirit, where hard work meets heart. As we prepare to welcome you to this unique setting, we want to share what makes it so special. From its rich history to the community that powers it, this site is the perfect backdrop for our Stars & Stripes Summit. Explore the heart of our operation and what makes this place so meaningful to our mission.

Speakers

Keynote Speaker

Leland Melvin

Former NFL player, astronaut, engineer, author, and executive producer whose remarkable career spans sports, space exploration, and education.

Teena Piccione

Secretary & State Chief

Information Officer

State of NC

Mark Moroz

EVP - Chief Banking Officer

Live Oak Bank

Kwame Trotman

President

Trotmaninc

Jeffrey Grant

Sr. Director

Optimum

Tim Vanderham

Chief Operating Officer

Featurespace, a Visa solution

Marnie Harte

Chief Procurement Officer

Hertz

Patrick Schneider

Chief Executive Officer

Ree Medical

Mike Keogh

President

Provalus

Paul Roberts

Senior Delivery Director

Provalus

Jamal Jackson

Delivery Director

Provalus

Corrine Finucan

Delivery Manager

Provalus

Discover North Wilkesboro, NC – the heart of this Stars & Stripes Summit

Our ninth site in rural North Carolina is more than just a location—it’s the embodiment of the American spirit, where hard work meets heart. As we prepare to welcome you to this unique setting, we want to share what makes it so special. From its rich history to the community that powers it, this site is the perfect backdrop for our Stars & Stripes Summit. Explore the heart of our operation and what makes this place so meaningful to our mission.

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Summit Agenda

Monday, March 2nd (Day 1)
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM: Casual Welcome Dinner
Tuesday, March 3rd (Day 2)
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Pickleball Tournament (1801 YMCA Boulevard, Wilkesboro, NC 28697)
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Provalus Ribbon Cutting Ceremony (711 N Main St, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659)
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM: Arrivals and Networking Luncheon (201 W Main St, Wilkesboro, NC 28697)
1:15 PM - 1:30 PM: Welcoming Remarks
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM: Executive Interview #1 - Teena Piccione, Secretary and State CIO, State of North Carolina
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Executive Interview #2 - Mark Moroz, EVP and Chief Banking Officer, Live Oak Bank
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM: Panel Discussion - Connecting Rural America (Kwame Trotman, President, Trotmaninc & Jeffrey Grant, Sr. Director, Optimum)
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM: Break
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Happy Hour and Catered Dinner (201 W Main St, Wilkesboro, NC 28697)
6:15 PM - 7:00 PM: Keynote Speaker - Leland Melvin, Former NFL player, astronaut, engineer, and author
Wednesday, March 4th (Day 3)
8:15 AM - 9:00 AM: Breakfast (201 W Main St, Wilkesboro, NC 28697)
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM: Breakout Sessions, Team Meetings, Site Tours, and Office Hours (The 1915 - 201 W Main St, Wilkesboro, NC 28697)
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM: Catered Lunch (201 W Main St, Wilkesboro, NC 28697)
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM: Executive Interview #3 - Tim Vanderham, Chief Operating Officer, Featurespace, a Visa Solution
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM: Executive Interview #4 - Marnie Harte, Chief Procurement Officer, Hertz
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM: Panel Discussion - Mission Driven Organizations (Patrick Schneider, CEO, Ree Medical)
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM: Panel Discussion - Impact in Action (Provalus Members: Mike Keogh, President, Paul Roberts, Senior Delivery Director, Jamal Jackson, Delivery Director, & Corrine Finucan, Delivery Manager)
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM: Closing Remarks
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM: Volunteer opportunity
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Off-Site Pub Night (The Lost Wombat - 810 Main St, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659)

Explore Past Summits

We've hosted multiple Stars & Stripes Summits with a goal to bring together mission-driven organizations to build real connections while highlighting the invaluable contributions to our military veteran community.