I am the Group VP of Futures & A.I. for The Integer Group, Dallas. Just spend two minutes with me and you’ll know why. “What if?” and “Why not?” are my favorite questions. I am a visionary by nature – relentlessly reimagining process, models and ways of doing things. I see technology not as a human-replacement tool, but as a chance to extend our capabilities. Enhance reach. Expand thinking. In fact, educating, teaching and inspiring others to understand the power of blending human talent and machine capabilities within business strategies, aka fusion skills, to create an enhanced outcome is a passion point for me. For the past 20 years in the advertising industry, with the last 9 years spent at Omnicom, I’ve led innovative growth for some of the top companies on the Fortune 100 list. And if you’re wondering, yes, my vertical knowledge runs deep. It includes alcohol/beverage, automotive, QSR, health, retail, energy, oil & gas, fashion, beauty, entertainment, music, financial, mass media, telecommunications and transportation.I have a BA in International Business, with minors in Chemistry and German, from Texas Tech University. I hold certificates for Futurist Thinking through the Institute for the Future and Digital Acceleration from Southern Methodist University. I’m an unabashed sneaker-collecting, travel-loving, coffee enthusiast and have dedicated my life to understanding and predicting what’s next. Except when it comes to my daughter’s next sentence. That’s always a surprise.