Posted By: The Reporter April 24, 2026
Hamilton County Leadership Academy (HCLA) has announced the panel of Hamilton County experts who will speak at the 13th annual Leadership Summit, set for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 18 at the Embassy Suites Conference Center Noblesville.
It’s widely acknowledged that workplace culture plays a critical role in attracting and retaining high performers, but what culture is and how to build one that is strong and sustainable is less understood. This panel of Hamilton County experts are going to dig into those topics and much more:
- Bethany Gremel, Director of Culture and Brand Experience, Beck’s Hybrids
- Mandy Haskett, Leadership Consultant, ADVISA
- Mike Pote, VP of Strategic Initiatives, Gaylor Electric
- The discussion will be moderated by Heather Hass, CEO and Owner, ADVISA.
“We are incredibly fortunate to have this phenomenal panel of leaders from well-respected Hamilton County employers,” HCLA Executive Director Maria Kanger said. “Those who attend the Leadership Summit are bound to benefit from their wisdom and willingness to dig into key questions, like what is needed from workplaces in this particular moment, and how AI factors into workplace culture.”
In addition to the panel discussion, the event will also feature HCLA’s Distinguished Alumni and Honorary Alumni Awards. Each year, HCLA recognizes an alumni and community partner for their commitment and service to the organization and their impact in Hamilton County. Recipients of these awards will be announced at a later date.
The HCLA Leadership Summit is open to the public, and both individual tickets and sponsorships are now available for purchase. Tickets and sponsorships may be purchased here. Registration closes on Monday, June 1.
