Fall Summit 2026

Lindsay Young is the Founder & President of 3 Aspens Media, a B2B content strategy and marketing content firm that works with distributors to translate their offline expertise – online. She has more than 20 years of experience leading and producing online and print content for publications and businesses. She leads a team of 12 writers, client success managers, designers, marketing specialists and strategists to produce content that helps companies translate their benefits to key decision-makers. She was previously the editor of Modern Distribution Management (mdm.com), a leading resource for wholesale distribution industry executives. Learn more at 3aspensmedia.com.

Chelsea Meiller is the Director of Marketing for ORS Nasco. After joining ORS as the Meetings & Events Manager she took that experience and customer exposure and transitioned to her current role. She leads a team of graphic artists, project managers and digital specialists tasked with sharing the message of services and products ORS Nasco has to offer as a pure wholesale distributor.

Tom Burton is the co-founder and COO of LeadSmart Technologies which has developed an innovative and unique Smart CRM and collaboration platform that is purpose-built for manufacturers and wholesale distributors. Tom is also the author of the best-selling book, The Revenue Zone: The Ultimate Playbook for the Next Generation of Sales, Marketing and Predictable Revenue Growth. Tom graduated from University of California, Santa Barbara with a degree in Computer Science and currently resides in Santa Barbara with his wife Lorin.

Jim Perdue, Senior Consultant at Dorn Group, is a dynamic sales and marketing expert with over a decade of hands-on experience with global B2B manufacturers and distributors. Jim works closely with commercial teams in identifying growth opportunities and optimizing program performance by leveraging data and rapid deployment principles. Leveraging a market-back approach, Jim places the end-user at the heart of every discussion to deliver a superior omnichannel customer experience. Jim truly excels at translating organizational objectives into deployable strategies and managing proven tactical execution that delivers double-digit performance improvements.

Zach Brado is the VP of Supplier Development for NetPlus Alliance. He is recognized for his contributions to the industry, having served as a former member of the ISA Emerging Leaders Committee as well as receiving the Modern Distribution Management Future Leader award. With an MBA from the University at Buffalo and his background in marketing & consulting, he brings a solid foundation in business management to his role, driving strategic growth and fostering strong partnerships with NetPlus Alliance suppliers and distributors.