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CONFERENCE CHAIRSTony is a Director and National Sales Leader for Corporate M&A Advisory at the accounting firm of RSM US LLP.Prior to joining RSM, Tony worked as Director and National Private Equity Sales Leader for Grant Thornton, LLP.Before his time at Grant Thornton, he was the Director of Business Development for Hein & Associates. Prior to his experience with Hein, Tony worked as a Vice President for JD Ford & Company, a Denver-based, investment banking firm. Tony also worked in New York and in Dallas for Goldman Sachs%u2019, PWM Division. Before he joined Goldman Sachs, Tony was the Director of Marketing for Alexander Capital Management Group, a Denver-based asset management firm.Erica Lappo is an accomplished business development executive with a strong track record of driving growth, building strategic partnerships, and creating new business opportunities across diverse industries. With over a decade of experience in boosting organizational performance, client service, and profitability across various industries, she has honed a unique ability to identify market trends, engage high-value prospects, and negotiate complex deals that result in long-term business success.In her role at Barnes & Thornburg, Erica is responsible for spearheading business development initiatives, developing go-to-market strategies, and managing key client relationships. She works closely with senior leadership to align business objectives with market opportunities, ensuring that the firm%u2019s growth strategy is both sustainable and scalable.Erica is known for her innovative approach to identifying new revenue streams, mergers and acquisitions, and expanding market presence through targeted outreach, strategic partnerships, and effective negotiation. Throughout her career, Erica has demonstrated a deep understanding of sales cycles, from lead generation to closing deals, while maintaining a focus on client satisfaction and long-term relationship building.She possesses excellent communication and leadership skills, and thrives in high-pressure environments, consistently exceeding sales targets and contributing to the overall success of the organization. Erica is passionate about innovation, team collaboration, and leveraging data-driven insights to drive business results.TACC CO-CHAIR Erica LappoHead of Client Development %u2013 Texas, Barnes & Thornburgerica.lappo@btlaw.comTACC CHAIRTony BanksDirector, RSM US LLPtony.banks@rsmus.com