Kurtis Strauel

Kurtis Strauel is the Senior Director of Human Resources at Mark‑Taylor Residential, where he leads people strategies and HR initiatives across one of the largest multifamily housing organizations in Arizona and Nevada. Passionate about "people, leadership, and impact—without the red tape," Kurtis drives a culture of care, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

He championed the company’s flagship iNSPIRE program—mobilizing teams in community volunteer efforts like packing meals for Feed My Starving Children—building stronger connections and a spirit of giving back. Under his leadership, Mark‑Taylor has been recognized as one of Phoenix’s Best Places to Work and a top Healthy Employer, a testament to his people-first approach and commitment to employee well-being.

With over a decade of HR leadership in multifamily real estate, Kurtis excels in building high-performing teams, fostering workplace engagement, and aligning human capital with business results—all while enriching the lives of residents, employees, and communities.

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Rich Tyson

Rich Tyson is the Founder of CEObuilder, a leadership development firm dedicated to helping CEOs and senior executives build strong, values-based organizations. With decades of experience as a Fortune 500 executive and business mentor, Rich specializes in coaching leaders to navigate complex challenges, foster high-performance cultures, and lead with purpose. Through CEObuilder’s mastermind groups and personalized guidance, Rich empowers entrepreneurs and executives to grow personally and professionally while scaling their businesses sustainably.

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Judy Ryan

Judy Ryan is the CEO of LifeWork Systems, a performance management company specializing in culture transformation since 2002. She helps leaders build inclusive, emotionally intelligent, and accountable workplaces where people thrive. With her proven CultureEX™ system, Judy transforms disengaged teams into motivated, high-performing ones—by transferring ownership and responsibility to every individual. She's also a keynote speaker, author of What’s the Deal with Culture Change?, and host of the business show When Everyone Wins. Judy is passionate about creating a world in which all people love their lives.

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