Paul Epstein - 'Key Shop' Presenter
Paul Epstein is a former NFL, NBA, and Super Bowl chief sales officer, now two-time
bestselling author and award-winning speaker named one of SUCCESS
magazine’s top thought leaders that get results—alongside Tony Robbins, Brené
Brown, Gary Vaynerchuk, and Mel Robbins—and his work has been featured on
ESPN, NBC, Fox Business, and in USA Today.
During 15 years as a leader in the professional sports industry, Paul led revenue
and culture at the highest levels. He helped transform numerous NBA teams from
the bottom of the league in revenue to the top two, shattered every premium sales
revenue metric in Super Bowl history while in the NFL’s league office, opened a
billion-dollar stadium, and founded the San Francisco 49ers Talent Academy and
Leadership University, earning the nickname “The Why Coach” for his ability to align
people, purpose, and performance.
Today, Paul is the Founder & CEO of WIN MONDAY™, a leading habit-building
company that drives momentum, growth, and repeatable success for championship
cultures across the globe.
Offstage, he is a proud father of PJ and Lucca, married his best friend on the field of
Levi’s Stadium, and has a slight obsession with bacon—just don’t make it too crispy.
Connor Glazier - Enterprise Account Executive, Glean
Connor Glazier is an Enterprise Account Executive at Glean, where he helps organizations apply AI in practical, high-impact ways across IT, sales, service, operations, and knowledge work. He has spent the past ten years in the data and AI space, with experience spanning data governance, enterprise data strategy, and applied AI. Connor began his career in property and community management and development, and has worked extensively with companies in homebuilding and adjacent industries. He brings a data governance lens to AI, helping leaders move beyond experimentation to build programs that are trusted, well-governed, and tied to real business outcomes.
Connor's work focuses on how organizations can use AI to improve decision-making, productivity, and customer experience without adding unnecessary complexity. Connor lives in Franklin, Tennessee, and brings a practical, local perspective to conversations about AI and the future of work.
Who is Glean?
Glean was founded by a seasoned team of former Google search engineers and industry veterans who wondered why we don’t have an easier way to find answers at work. So they built the world’s most advanced AI-powered enterprise search. That was just the beginning.
Today, employees around the globe rely on Glean’s AI assistant and Work AI platform to find answers, generate content, and automate work with AI.
At the Annual Meeting, let's dive into AI Outcomes in our own offices!
Mark Bowersox, President, MHI
Mark Bowersox is a seasoned trade association executive with experience leading nonprofits at both the state and national levels. In his role as President of the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) he is dedicated to elevating housing innovation and expanding attainable homeownership. He supervises MHI’s member engagement, education, events, marketing and day-to-day operations. Additionally, Bowersox oversees the Manufactured Housing Educational Institute and serves on the Board of Directors of the Recreation Vehicle – Manufactured Housing Heritage Foundation. He is a federally registered lobbyist and regularly speaks on behalf of MHI and the industry to a variety of constituent groups and industry associations.
Prior to joining MHI, Bowersox served as Executive Director of the Indiana Manufactured Housing Association – Recreation Vehicle Indiana Council, a group that represents all segments of Indiana’s manufactured housing and RV industries. Working at the state level of the manufactured housing industry for more than 10 years allowed him to build his knowledge of the industry from the ground up with first-hand experience in zoning, titling, installations and other challenging issues.
Mike Bell - Assistant Commissioner, Commerce & Insurance
Mike Bell was appointed as the Department's Assistant Commissioner for Fire Prevention in 2024.
In this capacity, Mr. Bell leads the division's seven sections, which includes the State Fire Marshal's Office, in its mission of protecting Tennesseans and their property.
A native of Bradley County and a resident of McMinn County since 1989, Mr. Bell had a 16-year tenure in the Tennessee General Assembly where he first served as a state representative and later as a state senator. His career included leadership roles as chairman of the Senate Government Operation Committee and the Senate Judiciary Committee. Starting in 2022, Mr. Bell served as the Legislative Director for the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Association.
Bell and his wife Lisa have been married for 39 years have five children and eight grandchildren.
Beth Winstead - McMahan Winstead & Richardson
Beth Winstead joined McMahan Winstead & Richardson in December 1996. After leaving her law practice in 1986, Beth held an array of positions in Governor Ned McWherter’s administration, including Field Director for his First Congressional District campaign, Special Assistant to the Governor for Boards and Commissions, and was a member of McWherter’s legislative team.
In 1990, Beth became the Executive Assistant to the Bureau of Environment in the newly minted Department of Environment and Conservation. In that position, she assisted with legislation and held oversight responsibilities of ten divisions within the Bureau. Winstead was also the Commissioner’s representative on the Solid Waste Control Board, Air Pollution Control Board, Underground Storage Tank Board, and Water Quality Control Board.
In 1995, Beth was appointed as the Assistant Chief Clerk of the Tennessee House of Representatives. She then joined the staff of Mayor Phil Bredesen as his chief lobbyist on Capitol Hill where she was instrumental in bringing the Tennessee Titans NFL team to Tennessee. She also served as a member of his legislative team representing the Mayor’s office before the Metro Council, where she played a significant role in the building of Bridgestone Arena and the addition of the Nashville Predators, which were paramount in the revitalization of Nashville’s world famous Broadway.
Beth received her A.A. from St. Mary’s Junior College in Raleigh, North Carolina and her B.S. in Business Administration magna cum laude from the University of Tennessee Knoxville. She received her J.D. from the Cecil C. Humphrey’s School of Law, University of Memphis. She is a member of the American Bar Association, the Tennessee Bar Association, The Downtown Rotary Club of Franklin and was a founding member of the Tennessee Lobbyists Association. She frequently is invited to speak at the University of Tennessee Law School Institute of Professional Leadership where she shares her experiences in the government relations field with first year law students.
She is married to Brigadier General Kurt Winstead, USA, Retired, and they have two daughters, Bridget and Mary Hannah.
The contacts Beth has made across the state are abundant and diverse. She possesses strong and enduring relationships across both sides of the aisle and her lobbying skills are well respected by every legislator in the Tennessee General Assembly.
Caroline Simmons - McMahan Winstead & Richardson
Caroline Simmons is a 2009 graduate of The University of the South, Sewanee, with a B.A. in Political Science and is a licensed attorney, earning her J.D. from the University of Tennessee College of Law in May 2012. While in law school, Caroline served as a student attorney working in the College’s Wills and Estates Clinic, serving low-income clients with estate planning needs.
Caroline joined McMahan Winstead & Richardson in 2012. Since joining the firm, Caroline has held an integral role in passing legislation for a variety of clients ranging from medical providers to distillers, and from judges to clay shooting enthusiasts.
Caroline became a partner in McMahan Winstead and Richardson in 2025.
Caroline and her husband Lee live in Nashville area with their son Lewis, daughter Edie, and their dog, Mark.