Executive Voices
Candid executive conversations that challenge assumptions and introduce new ways of thinking.
Building a Culture of Accountability
What does accountability really look like when the stakes are high?
September 30 | Hosted by Crocs | 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Four senior leaders. Four very different organizations. One leadership challenge every organization faces.
Crystal Heter
President and CEO
Tallgrass
Miko Brown
City Attorney
City and County of Denver
Dave LaPorte
COO and Incoming Interim CEO
Denver International Airport
David McReavy
CFO
Lockheed Martin Space Systems
The Conversation
Accountability is easy to endorse. It is much harder to build into the way an organization actually operates.
This Executive Voices conversation will move beyond familiar advice about “holding people accountable.” Our panelists will examine the leadership behaviors, operating practices, and cultural conditions that create real ownership—especially when expectations are high, priorities compete, and commitments are missed.
Together, we’ll explore questions including:
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What happens when expectations are unclear?
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How should leaders respond when a commitment is missed?
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How do organizations maintain high standards without creating a culture of fear?
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Where does accountability break down as organizations grow?
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What must senior leaders model if they expect accountability from everyone else?
Expect a candid discussion about what works, what gets in the way, and what leaders at the highest levels have learned about creating cultures where people take ownership.
Who Should Attend
Executive Voices is designed for senior executives and business leaders who value candid conversation, meaningful connection, and perspectives that challenge conventional leadership thinking.
This event is not open to professional service providers, except designated corporate partners. To preserve the quality of the experience, Executive Voices maintains a strict non-solicitation policy. Service providers interested in sponsorship opportunities may contact us.
Hosted at Crocs Global Headquarters
Executive Voices returns to Crocs Global Headquarters for an evening of candid conversation and connection with Colorado’s leadership community.
This is a rare opportunity to experience one of Colorado’s most distinctive corporate environments while joining executives from across industries for a conversation about one of leadership’s most persistent challenges: creating accountability without creating fear.
Executive Voices is designed for senior executives and business leaders. This event is not open to professional service providers, except designated corporate partners. To preserve the quality of the experience, Executive Voices maintains a strict non-solicitation policy. Service providers interested in sponsorship opportunities may contact us.
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS
About Executive Voices
About Executive Voices
For more than seven years, Executive Voices has brought senior leaders together for candid conversations about today’s most pressing business challenges.
Our consistently sold-out events offer a rare opportunity to hear experienced executives speak openly about what leadership actually looks like, learn from perspectives across industries, and connect with Colorado’s senior leadership community.
I have attended many Executive Voices programs for years. This was so valuable to our leadership team. It was also great to network, see old friends, and make new connections.
Executive Voices is both a fantastic networking opportunity and a valuable educational opportunity for business leaders in Colorado. Learning from other leaders is a great way to evaluate our current plans and incorporate new practices.
Yesterday's Executive Voices event was incredibly insightful. The panelists were top notch and the real world stories and learning opportunities they shared were very helpful. I was able to take back some key learnings while also having an opportunity to meet some new people in the Denver community.
Executive Voices Leadership Team
Anna Conrad
Impact Leadership Solutions
Molly Mangan
The Christopher Group
Patty Fontneau
Reach Out and Read Colorado
Mike Lopez
Plante Moran
Mike Lopez
Plante Moran
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Noah Patterson
Programming Editor
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Tess Anderson
Art Director
Executive Voices Speaker Alumni
Cherie Axelrod, Chief Enterprise Risk Officer, Western Union
Carl Lukach, CFO, Noodles & Company
Lori Winters, Vice President of Employee Experience, Southwest Airlines
Patty Fontneau, President, Benefits Exchange and Technology Solutions Business, Cigna
Christine Benero, President and CEO, Mile High United Way
Bobbi McPherson, Chief People Officer, United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (former)
Dan Jablonsky, President and CEO, Maxar Technologies; currently Board of Directors
Deboleena Bose, CHRO, CoBank
Jacqueline Molnar, Chief Transformation Officer and Chair of the Board, Western Union Foundation, Western Union (former)
Heather Erickson, VP of Talent and Organizational Capability, Lockheed Martin Space Systems
Cammie Blais, Chief People Officer, Pager
Shalini Sharma, Chief Legal Officer, Ping Identity
George Sparks, CEO, Denver Museum of Nature and Science
Rich Frommer, President and CEO, Great Western Operating Company; Board of Directors Chair, Colorado Oil & Gas Association
Dustin Bashford, Segment President, Natural Gas, Tallgrass Energy
Helen Drexler, CEO, Delta Dental
Julie Tschido Brown, CHRO, Zayo
Shannon Sisler, SVP and CPO, Crocs
Jandel Allen-Davis, MD, President and CEO, Craig Hospital
Natasha Wright, Google, former of Head of Google's Executive Leadership Lab
Kelly Dunkin, CEO, Community First Foundation
Adi Merchant, Chief of Staff, Vail Resorts
Hollie Velasquez Horvath, Regional Vice President, State Affairs and Community Relations, Xcel Energy
Courtney Graham, CHRO, Four Winds Interactive
Michele Delman, Executive Vice President of Member Experience, Inspirato
Kristen Blessman, President and General Manager, Colorado Public Television
Robin Wittenstein, CEO, Denver Health
Chris Deel, Vice President of Engineering and Advanced Programs, United Launch Alliance (ULA)
Pat Givens, Chief Nursing Officer, Children’s Hospital Colorado
Mark Cornetta, President and General Manager, 9News
Michelle Lucero, Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary, Children's Hospital Colorado
Katherine Keegan, Director of the Office of the Future of Work, Colorado Department of Labor and Employment
Byron Haselden, CEO, Haselden Construction
Kelly Kaminskas, COO, First Bank
Donna Lynn, CEO of Denver Health and former Lieutenant Governor of Colorado
Experience Past Executive Voices Events
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