Mr. Gibb was the President of Global Physicians Alliance and brings more than 25 years of experience in healthcare and business leadership. He has founded and managed multiple ventures in both the private and public sectors and has developed several small-business education programs that have been successfully delivered across North America. A published author and contributor to industry newsletters and magazines, Mr. Gibb is a sought-after speaker who has presented to thousands of professionals nationally and internationally, particularly in healthcare, on how to maximize the advantages of small business ownership. He and his wife, Amy, have been married for 23 years and are the parents of five children.

Dr. Sheila Fitzpatrick is the founder of VP Veterinary Advisors and VP Veterinary Recruiters and a nationally recognized speaker on veterinary practice management, valuation, recruitment, and ownership transitions. With over 30 years of experience—including independent practice ownership, corporate acquisitions, and advisory services—she brings a unique perspective to veterinary business and career development. Dr. Fitzpatrick holds a DVM and BS from Colorado State University, is a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), and has spoken at major veterinary conferences nationwide. She is passionate about mentoring students, early-career veterinarians, and practice owners on valuation, succession planning, and building sustainable careers.

In her current position, Dr Keller provides veterinary specialist care to zoological animals in small zoo and companion settings while teaching the next generation of awesome veterinarians and veterinary specialists. Her primary research interest is in infectious diseases of zoological species with a special focus on reptiles.

Dr. Tom Walsh’s passion for animals led him to leave a successful telecommunications career to become a veterinarian. After years in practice, he found his niche in small animal rehabilitation and founded PrimePet Rehab, a mobile physical therapy service serving multiple clinics. Therapeutic laser became central to his work, used daily to reduce inflammation and pain and accelerate healing. Initially applied for post-op cases, IVDD recovery, and trauma, laser therapy cut back-surgery recovery times from four to six weeks to less than half. The faster recoveries eased stress for owners and improved comfort for pets.

Dr Jeff Mayo has been a veterinarian in the Puget Sound area for 31 years. Most of his time has been focused on providing exceptional surgical procedures at many veterinary clinics in the area to include techniques to improve breathing in dogs with BOAS. He has lectured most of his career in many countries around the world on various topics on surgery. His current focus is on minimally invasive diagnostics using endoscopes and ultrasound.

Dr. Pankratz graduated with her veterinary degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison in 2014 and pursued a small animal rotating internship in New York. She completed her behavioral medicine residency program at North Carolina State University and became board certified by the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists in 2018. She stayed on at NC State for her fellowship and as a clinical instructor before joining the Animal Behavior Clinic in Portland, OR in 2019. She teaches veterinary behavior to the public, veterinary students, and fellow veterinarians through conferences hosted throughout the US and Canada.