Event Information

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
The Junction Center – WJTL Studios
8:00 am - 11:30 am

Leadership in a WORD: Identifying & Developing Leaders

In their presentation entitled, “Leadership in a WORD: Identifying & Developing Leaders,” Roger North – along with colleagues Nikki Shingle and Dan Burkholder – will propose a purposeful path for winning, optimizing, retaining, and developing your people both in the near- and for the long-term. Walking us from pre-hire best practices to succession planning strategies, the North Group team will both outline these concepts and facilitate a panel of successful business leaders to bring these approaches to life.

 


Roger North, Founder and CEO
North Group Consultants

Roger is founder and CEO of North Group Consultants. In this role, he is primarily responsible for North Group’s cultural commitments, community connections and business development. In addition to those leadership responsibilities, he continues to consult on issues related to organizational health and performance, ownership and leadership transition and executive growth/development. Roger holds a B. S. In Business Administration from Messiah College. He is a graduate of Leadership Lancaster and the Excellence in Speaking Institute. His professional experience includes over 40 years in organizational development, leadership and sales.


Nikki Shingle, Consultant
North Group Consultants

As a consultant at North Group Consultants, Nikki is energized by the opportunity to encourage and support others in making positive contributions to our communities. Over the course of more than two decades, Nikki has served purpose-driven professional organizations as a leader and service provider. In her most recent role, she had the privilege of leading a team of financial consultants at Everence, where they served non-profit organizations, businesses, and churches in Central Pennsylvania. Additionally, she contributed to the growth of the organization’s services and the charitable foundation. Nikki’s educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Messiah University and a Master of Arts in Organizational Development and Leadership from Shippensburg University.


Dan Burkholder, Consultant
North Group Consultants

Dan is passionate about connecting with others, listening to their stories, and helping them navigate their personal and professional journeys. His career has been shaped by this deep commitment to understanding where people have come from, where they aspire to go, and helping them get there.

Dan’s empathy and insight have driven his work in prior leadership roles. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics with a concentration in management from the University of Pennsylvania. In his role at North Group, Dan is driven by a desire to deliver eternal truths and create meaningful interactions. He approaches his work with humility, focusing on helping others reach their aspirations while fostering genuine connections that leave a lasting impact.


LOCATION AND PARKING INFORMATION:

The Junction Center – WJTL Studios

1875 Junction Road, Manheim, PA 17545

Park and use the Landis Hall entrance. Registration check-in will be located in the lobby as you enter the building. Please stop and pick up your name tag.


EVENT TIMELINE:

8:00 – 8:40amBreakfast & Networking
8:40 – 8:50amWelcome and High Center Updates
8:50 – 8:55amPartner Profile (5 mins.)
8:55 – 9:00amSpeaker introduction
9:00 – 10:00amKeynote speaker (Part 1)
10:00 – 10:15amBreak & Networking
10:15 – 11:15amKeynote speaker (Part 2)
11:15 – 11:30amQ&A