2024 ANNUAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
"Energy in Idaho" | APRIL 21-23, 2024 @ SUN VALLEY RESORT

LEARN ALONGSIDE CHAMBER MEMBERS & COMMUNITY THOUGHT-LEADERS

​The Boise Metro Chamber welcomes Idaho's top CEOs, elected officials, esteemed local leaders, and members of the business community to our 31st Annual Leadership Conference at the Sun Valley Resort during April 21-23, 2024. Each year, the conference focuses on the current landscape and potential solutions for matters impacting our state. This year’s agenda explores “Energy in Idaho” through thought provoking sessions and engaging panel discussions.

For agenda with speaker bios and headshots continue reading. 
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2024 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE AGENDA
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​​SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2024
5–7 PM  |  CHECK-IN & REGISTRATION:
Limelight B Promenade
       
6 PM  |  HOSTED WELCOME RECEPTION
Continental Room
Sponsored By Sun Valley Resort
Remarks from Bobbi-Jo Meuleman, President & CEO, Boise Metro Chamber  
                                                                           
7:30 PM  |  DINNER ON YOUR OWN
DINING RESOURCES
DUCHIN LOUNGE (208) 622-2145 
This legendary lounge inside the Sun Valley Lodge serves up cocktails, regional craft beers on tap, and an extensive wine list. Now you can also duck in for a quick bite from our lounge menu. 

ENOTECA (208) 928-6280
Enoteca opened its doors in December of 2012 & caught on quick with its grand, wood-fired oven, its made-to-order hand-tossed pizzas, & its open kitchen, where the chefs prepare Italian influenced dishes such as Wild Boar Ragu & fresh house-made pasta courtesy Mason Family Provisions. 

GRETCHEN'S ​(208) 622-2144
 Adjacent to the Sun Valley Lodge lobby, Gretchen’s restaurant welcomes you with a relaxing indoor/ outdoor feel with easy access for terrace dining during the summer. Enjoy lunch and full bar service. Sun Valley’s own Gretchen Fraser is the restaurant’s namesake, the first American to win an Alpine Olympic Gold Medal.

GRILL AT KNOB HILL (208) 726-8004
Distinctively Northwest cuisine, with a variety of American and European classics, makes for anticipated highlights such as Idaho Ruby Red Rainbow Trout, prime steaks, local lamb, and wild game. Experience a Rocky Mountain influenced menu featuring the highest quality meats, poultry, and seafood available.

KETCHUM GRILL (208) 726-4660
Located in the historic Ed Williams House built in 1885, on the corner of East Avenue and Fifth Street, The Grill receives continued accolades, including being selected one of the “eight best Ski town restaurants” by Snow Country Magazine with “food rivaling Manhattan’s best”.

KONDITOREI (208) 622-2235
The Austrian-inspired Konditorei warms you by the fire with fresh-baked pastries, locally roasted, fair trade and organic coffees, and the kind of Old World hot cocoa that’s equal parts steamed milk and melted dark chocolate. And if you’re seeking something beyond continental café fare, Konditorei offers classic dishes to bring you to an alpine state of mind in the chalet-inspired dining room.

THE LOUNGE (LIMELIGHT HOTEL) (208) 726-0863
Our culinary team brings a distinctive flair to a menu centered on creative, seasonal dishes. Start off with a dish of elk carpaccio, order one of the many gourmet pizzas, or simply dive into a roasted beet salad with oranges, hazelnuts and goat cheese. After a day on the mountain, you’ll be relieved that an excellent dinner is so close at hand.

THE PIONEER SALOON (208) 726-3139
The Pioneer Saloon, renowned for perfectly aged, tender and flavorful beef, is typical of an earlier Idaho where ore wagons rattled down Main Street and business was done with a handshake and a drink. Natural woods, mounted game, and period firearms help recreate an authentic saloon atmosphere.

THE SAWTOOTH CLUB (208) 726-5233
Always busy with a great mix of locals and visitors, The Sawtooth Club offers a unique blend of American steakhouse classics, fresh seafood, wild game, unique pasta dishes and much more. Many entrees are cooked over the live, mesquite-wood fire, and all are prepared with a singular creative flair.

SMOKY MOUNTAIN PIZZERIA & GRILL (208) 622-5625
Smoky Mountain Pizzeria Grill has been celebrating rustic, handcrafted food since it’s opening in 1992. With a casual and welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere Smoky’s has been a memorable place to gather for our local communities.
MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2024
8 AM  |  REGISTRATION
Limelight Promenade - Registration
Continental Room - Networking Continental Breakfast

​8:30 AM  |  WELCOME TO SUN VALLEY RESORT
​Continental Room
Vince Rosa, Resort Sales Leader

9 AM  |  OPENING REMARKS
Limelight Room, Salon B/C
Opening Remarks - Dan Price, Mountain West Bank & BMC Chair of the Board 
Pledge of Allegiance - Chuck Winder, President pro tempore of the Idaho Senate
DAN PRICE - Community Banking President, Mountain West Bank and BMC Board Chair
With 39 years of experience in financial services, Dan Price has integral roles with the Boise Metro Chamber as a member of the Board of Advisors and Financial Services Committee, and as the Chair of the Executive Committee. His community roles include Saint Alphonsus Foundation Board President, Idaho Bankers Association Board of Directors President, and more. A graduate of Leadership Boise, Price has received recognition as one of the Idaho Business Review’s Excellence in Finance honorees.
9:15 AM  |  MORNING SESSION: THE FUTURE OF ENERGY
Limelight Room, Salon B/C
Speaker Introduction - Scott Madison, Intermountain Gas Company
Morning Session - Adam Richins, Idaho Power
 ADAM RICHINS - SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, IDAHO POWER 
Adam Richins, Senior VP and COO of Idaho Power since 2019, has a background in engineering, law, and an Advanced Management Program from Harvard Business School. He holds a dual Bachelor of Science degree and a law degree with high honors. He also serves on various boards, including the Boise Metro Chamber and IDA-West Energy.
10 AM  |  NETWORKING BREAK 

10:30 AM  |  PANEL: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT & GRID RESILIENCY
Limelight Room, Salon B/C
​Moderator Introduction - ​Paul Zurlo, Blue Cross of Idaho
PANEL MODERATOR: MAYOR DEBBIE KLING - CITY OF NAMPA
​Debbie Kling, Nampa's 30th mayor since 2018, emphasizes collaboration for community prosperity and safety. She's championed Nampa's "Best Run City" recognition for seven years by WalletHub and its top ranking as America's Boomtown. A Former Nampa Chamber of Commerce President, she holds leadership roles in COMPASS and Valley Regional Transit and is President of the Association of Idaho Cities.
REPRESENTATIVE BRITT RAYBOULD - District 34, idaho house of representatives
Rep. Britt Raybould represents District 34 (Madison County) in the Idaho House. Her committee assignments include Joint Finance-Appropriation, Resources & Conservation, and Environment, Energy & Technology. She also serves as CFO of her family farming operation in Eastern Idaho.
BRAD RICHY - DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Brad Richy is responsible for Idaho's emergency preparedness and response planning, serving as the Homeland Security Advisor and principal Emergency Management Advisor to the Governor and Adjutant General. As the Governor's Authorized Representative, Brad is the point of contact for all federal, regional, and state emergency management activities. Brad is also the State Administrative Agent, overseeing Department of Homeland Security-sponsored grants.
RICH STOVER - DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES
Before his appointment to OEMR, Richard Stover was a partner at Eberle, Berlin, Kading, Turnbow & McKlveen, Senior Counsel for Government Relations at Boise State University, and Assistant City Attorney for the City of Boise. Rich also served as natural resource policy staff for Idaho Governors Phil Batt and Dirk Kempthorne and as a judicial extern for U.S. District Judge Edward J. Lodge.
11:15 AM  |  PANEL: EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
Limelight Room, Salon B/C
Moderator Introduction - Jim Shipman, Colliers
PANEL MODERATOR: ADAM RICHINS - SENIOR VP & COO, IDAHO POWER 
Adam Richins, Senior VP and COO of Idaho Power since 2019, has a background in engineering, law, and an Advanced Management Program from Harvard Business School. He holds a dual Bachelor of Science degree and a law degree with high honors. He also serves on various boards, including the Boise Metro Chamber and IDA-West Energy.
PETER ANEWALT - COO, JOULE CASE INC
Peter Anewalt, COO at Joule Case, focuses on successfully developing and delivering patented battery-based power solutions to customers, such as the US Department of Defense. With a passion for sustainability and a background in technology leadership, Pete resides in Boise with his wife and two children.
JARED MCKEE - EXECUTIVE VP OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, CLĒNERA
Jared McKee, with over 15 years in process improvement and management, has led development at Clēnera since 2016, growing their energy projects to 16.4 GW and 42.3 GWh of storage nationwide. His adept relationship-building and business acumen have solidified Clēnera's position as a solar industry leader, negotiating 4,000 MW of solar projects and 4,000 MWh of storage agreements since 2019.
DR. JOHN WAGNER - LABORATORY DIRECTOR, IDAHO NATIONAL LABORATORY (INL)​
Dr. John C. Wagner is the director of Idaho National Laboratory and president of Battelle Energy Alliance LLC. He oversees and manages a large, multipurpose laboratory focused on nuclear energy, security, and environmental science. Previously, Wagner served 17 years and held leadership roles at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
NOON  |  NETWORKING BREAK

12:15 PM  |  LUNCH SESSION: MICRON'S BOISE EXPANSION AND ENERGY GOALS
Continental Room
Speaker Introduction - Ryan Lawler, Republic Service​
SCOTT GATZEMEIER - Corporate VP of Front End US Expansion at Micron Technology, INC.
Scott Gatzemeier is Corporate Vice President of Front End US Expansion at Micron Technology. Scott has more than 25 years of experience across probe, fab engineering, operations, and technology development. Scott has been working on US expansion initiatives for the past year and is responsible for Micron’s Boise and New York manufacturing expansion projects.

Scott started his career at Micron in 1997 as an intern of the DRAM Probe Engineering team. After being converted to full time, he held positions of increasing responsibilities in the probe engineering team. In 2006, he joined IM Flash to help with the startup leading several teams over time including Probe Engineering, Product Integration Engineering, Quality Engineering, and eventually becoming the Fab Director. Scott moved back to Micron as Sr. Director, Manufacturing Development Engineering and subsequently became the Vice President of Research & Development Operations where the team delivered strong results and improvement in cycle time, quality, and cost reductions. In his previous role as Vice President of Yield Technology and Data Science, the team developed the data infrastructure and solutions for Technology Development and Front End manufacturing as well as developing and executing the roadmap for defection inspection and yield enhancement.
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Scott holds a master’s in information and data science from UC Berkeley School of Information and a bachelor of science in electrical engineering from University of North Dakota where he graduated with distinction. A holder of 17 U.S. patents in fields of DRAM and NAND technologies, he also earned an MBA business degree from National Technology University. In his spare time, Scott enjoys spending time with his family and enjoying the outdoors hiking, snowboarding, running, and biking.
1:30 PM  |  NETWORKING BREAK

1:45 PM  |  PANEL: HISTORY OF THE IDAHO NATIONAL LABORATORY (INL) – PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE
Limelight Room, Salon B/C
​ Moderator Introduction - ​Lee Schrack, ESI Construction
PANEL MODERATOR: DR. JOHN WAGNER - LABORATORY DIRECTOR, IDAHO NATIONAL LABORATORY (INL)
​Dr. John C. Wagner is the director of Idaho National Laboratory and president of Battelle Energy Alliance LLC. He oversees and manages a large, multipurpose laboratory focused on nuclear energy, security, and environmental science. Previously, Wagner served 17 years and held leadership roles at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
GOVERNOR C.L. “BUTCH” OTTER - Former Governor, State of Idaho
C.L. "Butch" Otter served as the 32nd Governor of Idaho from 2007 to 2019. Otter began his political career in the Idaho House of Representatives in 1973. He later served as Lt. Governor from 1987 to 2001 before representing Idaho's 1st congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2001 to 2007. 
GOVERNOR BRAD LITTLE - GOVERNOR, STATE OF IDAHO
Brad Little, Idaho's 33rd Governor since January 7, 2019, is a native of Emmett with a background in ranching. Elected in 2018 and reelected in 2022, he prioritizes opportunities for Idaho's future generations. Little's commitment to public service spans decades, marked by leadership in the Senate and as Lieutenant Governor. His tenure emphasizes education, infrastructure investments, tax relief, and promoting limited government.
SENATOR JAMES E. RISCH​ - U.S. Senator, State of Idaho
Senator James “Jim” Risch brings over four decades of pragmatic leadership and commitment to public service. Senator Risch chairs the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and serves on key committees like Small Business and Energy. Formerly Idaho's governor and lieutenant governor, Senator Risch prioritizes Idaho's interests in trade, security, and small business prosperity.
 2:30 PM  |  PANEL: CORPORATE RENEWABLE ENERGY GOALS
Limelight Room, Salon B/C
Moderator Introduction - Jana Jones, Adler Industrial​
PANEL MODERATOR: HART GILCHRIST - VP OF SAFETY, PROCESS IMPROVEMENT & OPERATIONS SYSTEMS, INTERMOUNTAIN GAS Company AND Visit boise board chair
Hart Gilchrist oversees safety, training, pipeline and quality management, and operations technology for one million+ customers in eight states. Hart holds a bachelor's in finance and marketing from the University of Idaho and an MBA from Boise State University. Hart also contributes to community boards, including the Gas Technology Institute, Boise Metro Chamber, and Visit Boise.
BYRON CRAWFORD - POWER BD LEAD – NORTHWEST, HDR Engineering, Inc.
Byron Crawford is an experienced renewables leader with a decade of expertise. He specializes in market assessments, project diligence, budgeting, and financial modeling for renewable asset development. Byron is a seasoned clean energy and decarbonization professional with over 15 years of financial analysis and policy knowledge, holding an M.B.A., Masters in Labor and Employment Relations, and a B.A. in Economics.
ELIZABETH ELROY - VP OF GLOBAL EHS & SUSTAINABILITY, MICRON​ TECHNOLOGY, INC.
Elizabeth Elroy (Beth) leads a worldwide team responsible for developing and implementing Micron’s EHS and Sustainability strategies. Beth joined Micron as an environmental engineer and has served in a wide range of roles, including Environmental Manager, Engineering and Construction Manager, and Senior Director of Facilities. She also serves on the Idaho Board of Directors for the Department of Environmental Quality. 
JASON KOSEC - PRESIDENT, ceo AND dIRECTOR, iNTEGRA rESOURCES
​Jason Kosec has more than ten years of experience in all facets of mineral exploration, mine development, investor relations and capital markets. He has an undergraduate degree in Geology from Western University and a Masters in Earth and Energy Resources from Queens University. Kosec worked as a Project Geologist at Trelawney Mining and Exploration, an Exploration Geologist at various IAMGOLD properties, and a Sr. Geologist at  Barkerville Gold Mines. In 2019, as VP of Corporate Development, he helped facilitate the company’s C$338 million sale to Osisko Gold Royalties.
3:30 PM  |  AFTERNOON BREAK

6 PM  |  RECEPTION
Limelight, Salon A

7 PM  |  DINNER SESSION: MAYOR'S REMARKS & IDAHO TRIVIA
Continental Room
 Speaker Introduction - Tayler Tibbitts, Fidelity National Title 
 Remarks - Mayor Lauren McLean, City of Boise 
Idaho Trivia - ​Secretary of State Phil McGrane, State of Idaho and Bobbi-Jo Meuleman, Boise Metro Chamber
MAYOR LAUREN MCLEAN - CITY OF BOISE​
Mayor McLean, Boise's 56th mayor since January 7, 2020, is the city's first female leader in its 150-year history. With a deep commitment to public service, she champions community-centered governance and spearheads initiatives to combat climate change. McLean advocates for inclusive economic growth and supports local innovation and businesses. 
PHIL MCGRANE - SECRETARY OF STATE, State of Idaho
Phil McGrane is a 4th generation Idahoan who serves as Idaho’s 28th Secretary of State. Over his career, McGrane has definitively earned the title of an “Elections Junkie.” His career began in Ada County as an Elections Specialist, where he trained poll workers and counted chads. As Chief Deputy and Ada County Clerk, he enjoyed sharing elections insights and analytics aimed at making elections and government more accessible. His various efforts in public service have been recognized and celebrated by TIME, Best Places to Work in Idaho, IBR’s Accomplished Under 40, TEDxBoise, Fast Company, and even Food & Wine magazine.
BOBBI-JO MEULEMAN - PRESIDENT & CEO, BOISE METRO CHAMBER
Bobbi-Jo Meuleman received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Montana in Political Science with an emphasis in Human Resource Management. Prior to becoming the CEO and President of the Boise Metro Chamber in 2023, Meuleman had worked as the Deputy Chief of Staff for both Governor Brad Little and Governor Butch Otter, as well as the Director of the Idaho Department of Commerce. Meuleman has earned several distinctions, including AGC’s President’s Cup Award, WCA’s TWIN Award, IED’s President’s Award and IBR’s Accomplished Under 40. 

TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2024

8 AM  |  NETWORKING CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST SESSION 
      Continental Room
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9:15 AM  |  PANEL: ENERGY WORKFORCE AND TRAINING
Limelight Room, Salon B/C
Moderator Introduction - Frances Nagashima, St. Luke‘s Health Plan
PANEL MODERATOR: JENNIFER SWINDELL - CEO & MANAGING EDITOR, IDAHO EDUCATION NEWS
Jennifer Swindell founded Idaho Education News in 2013 and now serves as the CEO and managing editor for the award-winning online news organization. Before launching Idaho Education News, she spent 20 years at the Idaho Statesman in a variety of roles and served as a public information officer for Idaho schools and a communication director at Boise State University. Swindell also serves on the Chamber’ Board of Directors and is the Chair of the Education/Workforce Committee. 
SENATOR JANIE WARD-ENGELKING - DISTRICT 18
Janie Ward-Engelking, a former teacher and state representative, serves on the Joint Finance Appropriation Committee, Commerce & Human Resources, Education Committees, and is Minority Caucus Chair. Janie has also served on the Governor’s Task Force for K-12 Education, Governor’s Task Force for Higher Education and the Public School Funding Formula Interim Committee.
GORDON JONES - PRESIDENT, COLLEGE OF WESTERN IDAHO
Gordon Jones oversees the affordable, high-quality education of over 30,000 students. He previously served as the founding Dean at Boise State University and Managing Director at Harvard Innovation Lab. With an MBA from Stanford, Jones focuses on innovating public higher education to maximize value for students and communities.
DR. SUZANNA LONG - DEAN, COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO
Dr. Suzie Long brings a wealth of experience in academic leadership, industry collaboration, successful research, external funding and strategic management to the University of Idaho College of Engineering. Under her leadership, the College of Engineering has increased enrollment, research expenditures, rankings, launched four federally funded large-scale engineering research centers and partnered on two U.S. Economic Development Administration Tech Hub proposals.  
DR. MARLENE TROMP - PRESIDENT, BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY​
Dr. Marlene Tromp is dedicated to student access and innovation. Under her guidance, Boise State joined prestigious partnerships like UPWARDS and the U.S. Council on Competitiveness. She spearheaded initiatives like the Microelectronics Education and Research Institute and the Institute for Pervasive Cybersecurity. She's committed to community impact and has initiated scholarships, rural education programs, and national engagement efforts.
10:15 AM  |  PANEL: PREPARING FOR GROWTH
Limelight Room, Salon B/C
Moderator Introduction - Deb Nelson, Givens Pursley
PANEL MODERATOR: MEGAN RONK - DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & INNOVATION, IDAHO POWER
Megan Ronk has served as Economic Development and Innovation Director since 2018, engaging with commercial and industrial customers to meet their energy needs and supporting the local communities that Idaho Power serves. Before joining Idaho Power, Ronk enjoyed a 16-year career in state government and public policy, most recently serving as the Secretary of Commerce for Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter.
MAYOR JAROM WAGONER - CITY OF CALDWELL 
Mayor Jarom Wagoner, a Caldwell native and Arizona State University graduate, holds a degree in Business Administration. Prior to becoming Mayor in 2021, he served as the Caldwell City Planner, ACHD Transportation Planner, and Canyon County Planner. He also previously served on the State Legislature and Caldwell City Council. Mayor Wagoner is dedicated to enhancing Caldwell's vitality during his 4-year term.
MIKE ADLER - FOUNDER & CEO, ADLER INDUSTRIAL 
Mike Adler leads a Boise-based real estate management and development firm established in 2019. With 26+ years in the industry, Adler Industrial specializes in Class "A" industrial properties in Treasure Valley. A University of Denver Business Administration graduate, Adler holds MAI and CPM designations and actively contributes to industry organizations, serving on Boise Valley Economic Partnership and Warner Center Association boards.
SEAN KEITHLY - DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, CITY OF BOISE
Sean Keithly brings over 20 years of expertise in economic development, planning, and business expansion. In his role within the City of Boise Mayor's Office, Keithly fosters community partnerships to create inclusive economic opportunities. From supporting local businesses to attracting investments, Sean ensures Boise's growth aligns with its sustainability goals. 
11:30 AM  |  CLOSING COMMENTS & GIVEAWAY​​
Limelight Room, Salon B/C
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