2026 Rain Bird Select Contractor
Business Conference
Stand Out from the Crowd: Meet Our Keynote Speakers
Ramblin Jackson – Jack Jostes, CEO
Jack Jostes is the CEO of Ramblin Jackson, a digital marketing and branding agency serving the green industry nationwide. Through professional branding, sales consulting, website design, and SEO, Jack helps landscaping companies attract more qualified customers and grow their businesses. He is also the author of The Tree of Good Fortune and host of The Landscaper’s Guide to Modern Sales & Marketing, a popular podcast and YouTube series.
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Featured in Lawn and Landscape, Colorado Green, Turf, Inc., and other leading industry
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Regular speaker at national and international industry events including ProGreen EXPO, Farwest Show, and NALP conferences.
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Recognized expert on digital strategy, modern sales, and branding for contractors.
ITR Economics – Michael Feuz, Economist
Michael Feuz is a dynamic member of ITR Economics’ world-class team, bringing both economic expertise and real-world business experience to his presentations. With a background in technology start-ups and consulting for manufacturers, construction companies, and financial institutions, Michael delivers insights that are practical, actionable, and easy to apply.
- Holds a master’s degree in economics from George Mason University.
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Published author and recognized public speaker with national competition accolades.
Resnick Succession Group – Terry & Lee Resnick
Identical twins Terrance K. Resnick and Leon B. Resnick are partners in the Resnick Succession Group, a nationally recognized firm specializing in business succession, estate planning, and life insurance advisory. With offices in Philadelphia and Kansas City, they’ve become leading voices on securing the future of closely held and family-owned
businesses.
- Delivered acclaimed seminars on succession, estate planning, and liquidity to 250+ business associations across the U.S. and internationally.
- Featured in national media outlets on the challenges and opportunities facing privately held business owners. Additionally, Terry and Lee are frequent law school lecturers.
- Co-founders of the Elizabethtown College Family Business Center, one of the largest college-based family business centers in the country.
Jon Petz – The Amazement Artist®
Jon Petz is more than a keynote speaker—he’s an experience. As the world’s only Amazement Artist®, Jon blends the business acumen of a former senior sales & marketing executive with the showmanship of a world-class stage entertainment to deliver unforgettable performances that inspire, entertain, and empower. Jon has spoken at over 1,500 events to more than a million people across 200+ industries. His book have earned bestseller status, with profits supporting his Miracles & Magic Foundation. A Hall of Fame keynote speaker, media personality, and professional magician who has performed worldwide, Jon creates the one-of-a-kind trifecta of real-life strategies, deep inspiration, and energizing entertainment. That’s The Jon Petz Experience.
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Author of multiple business bestsellers
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Featured by USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, CNBC, ABC News, and more
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