Marc Priestley is the industry leading speaker, business consultant, coach & mentor from the high performance world of Formula One.
He’s also a tv presenter, F1 commentator, award winning author & host of the hugely successful Pitlane Life Lessons Podcast.
After a decade with the globally renowned McLaren Group as a senior figure in engineering & leadership at one of F1’s most successful teams, Marc now shares his insights & learnings with businesses & events around the world.
Using his 1st hand experience of the elite pitstop crew, changing wheels in less than 2 seconds, & winning World Championships with superstars like Lewis Hamilton, Marc teaches the mindset & strategy required to make accurate, pressurized decisions fast, whilst constantly performing at the highest level.
Jocko spent 20 years in the SEAL Teams, starting as an enlisted SEAL and rising through the ranks to become a SEAL officer. As commander of SEAL Team Three’s Task Unit Bruiser during the battle of Ramadi, he orchestrated SEAL operations that helped the “Ready First” Brigade of the U.S. Army’s First Armored Division bring stability to the violent, war-torn city. Task Unit Bruiser became the most highly decorated Special Operations Unit of the Iraq War.
Jocko Willink returned from Iraq to serve as Officer-in-Charge of training for all West Coast SEAL Teams. There, he spearheaded the development of leadership training and personally instructed and mentored the next generation of SEAL leaders who have continued to perform with great success on the battlefield. Jocko Willink is the recipient of the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, and numerous other personal and unit awards.
Upon retiring from the Navy, Jocko Willink co-founded Echelon Front, a premier leadership consulting company, where he teaches the leadership principles he learned on the battlefield to help others lead and win.
Sunil Patel is the CEO and Founder of Tekmetric, the leading auto repair platform.
As the visionary mind behind Tekmetric, Sunil disrupts the auto repair industry with his unique collaborative approach: networking with auto repair shop owners, sharing the insights gained from Tekmetric and offering new products that drive the industry forward.
37th Commandant of the United States Marine Corps and decorated veteran, General Robert B. Neller is a proven transformational leader and change agent. General Neller successfully led the United States Marine Corps through one of its most dynamic periods in its storied history, all while engaged in multiple threats of combat, the whole time elevating the uncompromising high standards that the Marine Corps is known for across the globe.
“A warrior, leader, and statesman,” General Neller has over 44 years of experience leading and managing global organizations worldwide, bringing a forward-thinking approach and unique voice to his brand of leadership.
Sebastian Jimenez is the CEO and founder of Rilla, the leading virtual ridealong software for the trades.
Backed by Bessemer Venture Partners, Rilla is revolutionizing the trades with AI-powered ride-alongs, and is featured on the Forbes Cloud 100, the Wealthy Contractor, and the Forbes Next 1000.
Lauren Langston is the President and Chief Operating Officer of Tekmetric. She brings a proven track record of scaling SaaS companies and advancing customer-focused technology. In her role, she partners with CEO Sunil Patel to optimize operations, expand customer success, and drive platform innovation that positions Tekmetric as the go-to solution for auto repair shops.
Jared Haleck is the Chief Product Officer of Tekmetric, where he leads product innovation to help automotive repair shops thrive through better technology and AI-driven solutions. With over two decades of experience building software for small businesses and Fortune 500 enterprises, he brings deep expertise in creating products that increase operational efficiency and drive business growth. In his role, Jared focuses on delivering the next generation of tools that empower shop and vehicle owners to work smarter and focus on higher-value activities.
Michael Rosenberger, affectionately known as "The Berg," has spent more than 30 years in the automotive industry. He got his start as a technician in his father’s Midas shops and worked his way up through service writing and shop ownership. After purchasing Tommy’s Hi Tech Auto in Denton, TX, he scaled the business from $860K to $7.5M across two locations, including a European specialty shop in Plano. In 2019, Michael joined Shop Fix Academy as a coach while continuing to run his shops remotely. His practical leadership style, passion for problem-solving, and deep industry knowledge quickly earned him respect across the organization. In 2024, he stepped into the role of CEO, leading Shop Fix through rapid growth as it expanded to serve more than 1,200 shop owners nationwide.
His mission is to help other shop owners do the same: grow strong businesses, lead with integrity, and create freedom through smart systems and solid leadership.
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