The Leadership Reframe: Panel
Panel Description: Leadership Reframe is a mainstage panel featuring influential executives and proven leaders who understand that leadership must evolve before results do. As demands increase and environments grow more complex, success depends on the ability to challenge outdated assumptions, adapt quickly, and lead with greater depth. Panelists will share how they have shifted perspective, strengthened culture, created alignment, and guided teams through defining moments. This conversation goes beyond theory into the real work of modern leadership. Attendees will leave with fresh perspective, actionable wisdom, and a clearer understanding of how exceptional leaders create momentum, inspire ownership, and drive lasting organizational performance.
Robert J. “Bob” Jacquart is the Chairman of Jacquart Fabric Products, based in Ironwood, Michigan. Bob joined his father’s company, then Jacquart Manufacturing, at the age of 19 and has been part of the business ever since. What began as a small canvas repair and custom bag company with one other employee grew under Bob’s leadership into Jacquart Fabric Products, an 80,000-square-foot facility with 95 employees. Today, the company continues to expand its contract sewing work while growing its well-known brand, Stormy Kromer, which was purchased by JFP in 2001. Bob’s personal motto, “never stop growing,” continues to guide his work as Chairman and mentor. He has served on several boards, including Michigan Tech, Northern Initiatives, Operation Action UP, USA Ski Jumping, and Copper Peak Ski Jumping Facility. Bob and his wife, Denise, have two daughters, Kari and Gina, both of whom have played important roles in the family business.
Tanya Jones serves as the Superintendent of Tahlequah Public Schools in Tahlequah,
Oklahoma. She has 30 years of experience in public education. A dedicated servant leader,
she has spent 19 of those years within the Tahlequah district, serving as both a principal
and district-level administrator. Her career has been defined by a deep commitment to stu-
dents, educators, and families, as well as a passion for building strong school communities.
A lifelong resident of Cherokee County, Tanya is a proud graduate of Tahlequah High
School. She continued her education at Northeastern State University, earning a
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education and a Master of Education in
School Administration. Her professional journey reflects both her strong educational foun-
dation and her unwavering belief in the power of public education to transform lives.
Tanya has been married to her husband, Duane, since 1997. Duane is also a lifelong educator
and a Tahlequah graduate. Together, they have raised a family dedicated to service and
education. Their son, Brodie, is a full-time firefighter and serves in the Oklahoma National
Guard alongside his wife, Keyaira. They welcomed their first child, Riggs, last December.
Their son, Jaxon, is a graduate of Northeastern State University and is an educator and coach.
Beyond her role in education, Tanya is an active leader in numerous civic and nonprofit
organizations throughout the community. She is deeply committed to service and is driven
by a desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Tanya remains passionate about her work and looks forward to continuing to lead Tahlequah Public Schools with vision, integrity, and a heart for service in the years ahead.
Andrea joined HOC in 2014 as a Nurse Coordinator, providing comprehensive
care to patients with bleeding disorders. In January 2023, Andrea became HOC’s
first Family Nurse Practitioner and it’s only full time, onsite hemostasis provider.
Additionally, she assumed the role of Clinical Director in 2025, where she
oversees many of the day-to-day clinical operations.
Since joining HOC, Andrea has led multiple clinical and program initiatives,
including the administration of post–FDA approved gene therapies for patients
with Hemophilia A and B, leading HOC to be the first in the world to deliver
commercial Hemophilia B gene therapy product.
Andrea is actively engaged in regional and national professional leadership. She
currently serves on the Region V West Regional Council, is Co Chair of the Region
V West Gene Therapy Working Group and is a mentor for the National Bleeding
Disorders Foundation Advanced Practice Provider Mentorship Program. In
addition, she contributes to several national bleeding disorder planning
committees. She is also one of a small number of providers that has achieved
Board Certification for Hemostasis Nursing.
Prior to her work at HOC, Andrea built a strong clinical foundation as an ICU nurse
and hospital supervisor at St. Mary’s Hospital in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Dr. Bryan Schwebke is the founder and owner of Paramount Physical Therapy & Training. He earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and holds a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion. Bryan has worked with high level athletes and teams around the world, but today he focuses on bringing that same performance mindset into the workplace.
Through Paramount, Bryan partners with businesses to help keep their teams healthy, resilient, and performing at a high level. He believes employees should be treated like the industrial and corporate athletes they are, and he works closely with companies to develop proactive strategies that reduce injury, support long-term health, and strengthen workplace culture.
A former college baseball player and now a business owner and father of three, Bryan understands firsthand the challenge of balancing performance, work, and life. He lives in Suamico, Wisconsin with his wife Shannon, their three children, and two Bernese Mountain Dogs.
Dr. Adrienne D. Sesay is an organizational leadership expert, change
management practitioner, and executive consultant with more than
20 years of experience driving transformation across education,
nonprofit, and public sector systems. She specializes in leadership
development, organizational change, and equity-centered strategy.
As Coordinator of Health & Specialized Student Services for Baltimore
City Public Schools, Dr. Sesay leads multi-million-dollar initiatives focused
on student wellness, behavioral health, and support for vulnerable
populations. She also serves as a Change Management Practitioner,
coaching executive leaders, and facilitating high-impact workshops that
strengthen team performance and organizational culture.
A dynamic and engaging speaker, Dr. Sesay has presented nationally
on change management, leadership effectiveness, team workflow,
educational equity, and systems transformation. Her sessions blend
practical strategy with real-world application, leaving audiences with
actionable tools to lead with clarity, resilience, and impact.
Sekou Tyler is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Royal Blue
Analytics, a consulting firm advising healthcare systems, insurers,
nonprofits, and public sector institutions on the decisions that sit beneath
their data and AI strategies. He works with executive teams and boards
on the questions that matter most at the leadership level: where to invest,
what to measure, who is accountable, and how to build the organizational
discipline that turns analytics and AI from initiatives into outcomes.
A recognized voice across the modern data ecosystem, Sekou holds
advanced expertise across the Microsoft Fabric, Tableau, Databricks, and
Snowflake platforms, giving him a rare vantage point on how technology
choices either accelerate or undermine executive strategy. His counsel
is shaped by work with leaders navigating complex transformations,
where the real challenge is rarely the technology itself but the clarity,
governance, and trust required to make it deliver.
Sekou serves on the Board of Family and Children’s Services and as a
Board Officer for Creative Girls Rock, where he leads data and AI strategy
for each organization, translating complex technical decisions into gover-
nance frameworks that boards and executive leadership can confidently act
on. He is a frequent speaker at national conferences on the intersection
of leadership, accountability, and emerging technology, and has been
recognized across the data industry for his work bridging technical
execution with executive judgment.
Tracy's collaborative approach in working with leaders and leadership teams
sets in motion the highest possible leadership environment. Tracy conveys
complex principles to leaders in practical terms. As a result, leaders are able to
implement ideas that effectively diminish drama and distraction and deliver
increased results.
Working with the InitiativeOne Proprietary Process for nearly 20 years, Tracy
understands the leverage points that will push leaders beyond their comfort
zone. She knows how to help leaders change behaviors and regain focus. She
guides leaders to higher levels of strategic purpose through her expert
knowledge of what drives individual performance first and subsequently what
drives team performance.
Tracy’s education and experience (BSN, RN and MBA) prepared her for a
distinguished career in Healthcare. T oday, she draws from 20 years of healthcare
leadership experience when delivering and implementing the InitiativeOne
Leadership Transformation processes with clients.
