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Dr. Sharon Jones, Ed.D is the founder and CEO of the dot Consulting and the Dottie Rose Foundation, where she creates, innovates and implements cutting edge technology focused on new age education. She has found her passion in education and has served as a computer science expert for the past 22 years, bridging the gap between our everyday actions and the application of technology. Dr. Jones is a highly sought after and national award winning Computer Science expert, is one of the 100 Women to KNOW in America, a co-Founder of Carolina Women in Tech and when not running the technology-world, Dr. Jones spends her time with her husband Ricky, and two sons, Ethan and Dylan.

Zackery Reichenbach-Carr is the Artificial Intelligence Leader at RSM US LLP, a leading provider of audit, tax, and consulting services to middle market businesses. He is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive AI strategy that encompasses cutting-edge AI techniques, ensuring RSM remains at the forefront of innovation in the industry. He also leads a team of AI professionals and collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify and deliver AI solutions across various business functions, including audit, tax, consulting, and risk advisory services. Zackery has over 10 years of experience in the AI and machine learning field. He has a proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams, delivering measurable business outcomes, and providing thought leadership and guidance on ethical AI practices and AI governance.

Jody Padar, CPA, also known as The Radical CPA, is one of the accounting profession’s foremost visionaries and pioneers. A well-known advocate for tech adoption and general forward-thinking behavior inside the profession, she has been consistently named one of the Top 100 Most Influential to the Profession by Accounting Today. She is the author of Radical Pricing which will be published in early 2024 as well as two other books, From Success to Significance: The Radical CPA Guide; and The Radical CPA: New Rules for the Future-Ready Firm. She is a regular contributor to a number of industry publications, including Accounting Today and CPA Trendlines, where she offers practical tips and advice on running a next-generation firm.

Since her days as a small firm owner, she has advocated for bringing the accounting profession into the digital age and leading the next generation of accounting professionals to a better life where they can go home on time, give more to their clients and foster their passion for the industry. Currently a senior tax advisor at april, Jody loves the idea of using AI and automation to transform taxes, and she’s excited to help develop, evolve and share a simplified and pleasurable tax experience.

Padar is married with two adult children and currently resides in Door County Wisconsin. She earned her BBA from Saint Mary’s College and MST from Northern Illinois University. Follow her on LinkedIn, X, Instagram and Facebook.

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Rafe has over thirty years of experience in the IT industry as a software developer and managing partner for a digital services firm. Rafe brings a wealth of experience to his role as Chief Revenue Officer at ComTech and enjoys helping clients leverage technology to achieve their goals.

Recognizing the future is undeniably AI-driven, Rafe recently earned a certificate from MIT’s prestigious executive program on Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy.

Rafe holds the position of HIPAA Compliance Officer at ComTech and ensures the company’s HIPAA certification as a Managed Services Provider. Currently, ComTech provides support to more than 30 medical and dental practices.

Outside of saving the world from inferior tech providers, Rafe has too many hobbies to count. His favorites are playing in a bluegrass band, driving sportscars, the Jeep life, smoking pork shoulders and spending time with his wife of 34 years and their three children.