Deborah Shelton

"With over three decades of diverse experience as a senior corporate HR executive, community leader and entrepreneur, Deborah is a dynamic motivator who has guided high-performing teams through fluctuating business cycles. A skilled communicator and corporate trainer who excels at identifying and developing executive talent, she is an inspiring coach for executive-level candidates coping with the rigors of career change. Deborah has served in leadership roles within Fortune 200 to mid-size organizations, as well as entrepreneurial start-ups and not-for-profits and has been recognized for adding enterprise value to drive desired outcomes. Deborah is accustomed to partnering with high level executives in industries such as consumer goods, retail, financial and investment services, manufacturing, engineering, security, private equity, technology, and travel, leisure & entertainment, among others. She is known for highly motivational, strategic, rigorous, and respectful coaching that leads to desired outcomes. In addition, she has the talent to align client needs with corporate thesis to produce optimal results for all parties.

Prior to joining Right Management, Deborah served as an independent HR consultant for corporate clients from Seattle to Miami, providing expertise in strategic planning and goal setting, employee recruitment, training and team building. Earlier in her career, she served as Division Vice President–HR for Eddie Bauer in Seattle, a division of General Mills, overseeing the design and management of HR programs for over 5,800 employees throughout North America. In that role, she spearheaded the HR strategy including change management strategy, performance review, employee training and retention. She also architected and led the annual executive strategic planning conference as a member of the executive committee of 8 reporting to the CEO. She began her career in the executive training program at Burdines (now Macy’s) and progressed through numerous merchandising roles; later she was selected to join HR where she led various departments including corporate training and development, college recruiting, executive recruiting and executive development. A multi-faceted leader and visionary, Deborah has also created and managed successful entrepreneurial businesses in the wellness and performing arts fields."

Rani Collins

Rani brings 18 years of experience in developing and implementing systems, policies, and strategies that optimize organizational, group, and individual wellbeing.  Rani works with Gallagher teams and clients to design and integrate holistic, innovative methodologies that address all dimensions of wellbeing. 

Prior to joining Gallagher Benefit Services, Rani served as a Prevention Director and Special Staff Officer for the United States Marine Corps.  Rani directed large scale, strategic initiatives designed to enhance total wellbeing, strengthen resilience, and reduce the prevalence of negative health outcomes.  Prior to her work with the Marine Corps, Rani worked for the Arizona Department of Education where she administered state-wide efforts for improving school climate and the overall health and safety of K-12 students.  

Rani’s comprehensive approach to the development and implementation of wellbeing programs is strategic and tactical – from setting long and short-term goals, objectives, and strategies based on the mission and need of her clients to ensuring successful implementation.  She engages stakeholders, builds relationships, and utilizes best practices for integrative solutions that enable success.

Rani graduated from the Ohio State University.  She holds a Master of Public Health (MPH), specializing in Health Behavior and Health Promotion and a Bachelor of Arts with an emphasis in Medical Sociology. She has presented at national conferences such as the American Public Health Association and American School Health Association.   Rani has served on multiple advisory groups and was also a member of the Camp Lejeune District School Board.   

Kelly Merbler

Kelly (Baxter) Merbler is the president of The Kelly Merbler Company since January of 2018.  She previously worked as the Regional Leader & Public Speaker and Coach for the South Florida for Apple One Employment Services for 21 years working her way up the ladder starting out as an account executive in June of 1996.  She holds a Bachelors Degree in Business & Corporate Communications from the University of Central Florida.  She is also a SHRM Recertifications Provider. She has volunteered as the President of the Florida Staffing Association since 2016, served on the Executive Leadership Board of World Leaders Group for their 2016 Conference, and serves as the President and Executive Leadership Coach for the South Florida Mentor Program for Dreamjobbing, LLC since May of 2016.  She also serves as  Leadership[ Coach for Life Church and on the Presidents Advisory Council for the John Maxwell Team.  Kelly is a Gallups Certified Strengthsfinder Coach and certified John Maxwell coach.  She also co-sponsors LinkedIn Local in Palm Beach, FL and well-known on the South Florida speakers’ circuit.

Martina Young

Martina Young is a Senior Consultant-Compensation at Gallagher Benefits Services since October of 2017.  Before that she was the Director of Compensation & Talent Systems at Lakeland Regional Health from February 2017 to October 2017.  She served as Senior Human Resources Consultant at Integrated Health Strategies, a Gallagher company for 16 years from 1999 through 2015. She holds a Master of Arts Degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Middle Tennessee State University and Bachelors in Psychology from Southeast Missouri State University.

Priscilla Torres

"Priscilla Torres is a dynamic HR professional with over 10 years’ experience working in the healthcare, nonprofit and automotive companies. She has proven success in creating cultures of teamwork and implementing change to achieve organizational excellence. Priscilla currently serves as the Human Resources Executive for Health Choice Network, Inc. a non-profit healthcare organization that provides services to Community Health Centers and Federally Qualified Health Centers across the nation. Priscilla maintains a part-time appointment as an Adjunct Faculty Professor at Broward College and as a professional speaker and trainer. Priscilla also serves as a Chief Podcast Host for Ivy Podcast that reaches a global market of professionals around the world

Priscilla is currently pursuing her doctorate degree in Organizational Leadership from Nova South Eastern University, with a dissertation focused on what drivers or factors are motivating the workforce today during COVID-19. She currently holds a master’s degree in I/O Psychology and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Her areas of expertise include employee engagement, organizational development, talent development, training and development, performance management, strategic planning, change management, organizational culture and employee engagement.

Priscilla was appointed as Board of Director for HOPE South Florida in 2020 and stands as an active board committee member for the following community and/or advisory boards: American Heart Association (2019); Florida International University: School of Public Health (2018); University of Miami – School of Public Health (2019). "

Scott Segal

"Scott D. Segal is the USI ERISA and Employee Benefits Counsel for the Southeast Region.  He primarily works with the Coral Gables, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Vero Beach and Tampa offices in Florida.  He also works with the Birmingham, Alabama, Savannah, Georgia, and Memphis, Tennessee offices as well. 

Scott started working for USI in January, 2010.  Scott assists USI clients with their compliance related issues with respect to their benefit programs.  Scott frequently speaks at USI and other HR organizational seminars.  Scott also assists drafting alerts and reminders that go out to all USI clients informing them about changes to the law that can affect their employee benefit programs.

Prior to joining USI, Scott worked in corporate law firms in New York and in Miami.  His previous experience includes working for international law firms Chadbourne & Parke and Greenberg Traurig.

In 1996, Scott received his law degree, cum laude, from New York Law School.  He is admitted to practice law in both Florida and New York.  Prior to law school, Scott received his B.A. from the City University of New York at Hunter College.

Scott frequently volunteers to help the homeless.  He is also active and volunteers his time to assist his church on various projects."

Will Bowen

William Bowen is the president of Lamplighter, Inc. of Kansas City, Missouri for the past 14 years and the president of A Complaint-Free World and minister of a small church since 2006 where he gave out purple bracelets to become mindful of complaining.  He was also a member of the National Speakers Bureau from 2011-2012 and an account executive for Verizon’s Yellow Pages from 1997-2001 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.  He has been featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show and ABC News, CBS Sunday Morning and Dr. Oz Show. He is the author of the following books:   To Your Love, God: A Year of Daily Guidance and Inspiration Straight from the Source, Dec. 2014; Happy Stories! Real-life Inspirational Stories from Around the World that will Raise Your Happiness Level, Jan. 2014; Happy This Year! The Secret to Getting Happy Once and For All, April 2013; Complaint Free Relationships: How to Transform Your Personal, Work and Love Relationships, Dec. 2010; A Complaint-free World-How to Stop Complaining and Start Enjoying the Life You Always Wanted, Jan. 2007