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The Wigwam Arizona Hotel
Litchfield, AZ
April 27-30, 2025

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Senior Executive
Summit

Inviting leaders with veteran experience in auxiliary services, oversight of more than one service department, key decision-making power on campus, as well as Business Partners that are disrupting the status quo and partnering with institutions to enrich the campus experience.

This event is part of the NACAS Leadership Series.

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  • 2024 Recap
  • Venue & Lodging
  • Sponsorship Opportunities
  • Speakers
  • Agenda
  • Sponsors

It’s time to rewrite the higher ed narrative.

Discussion Topics & Objectives

As auxiliary services adapt in times of uncertainty, let’s let them shine as pillars of student development and success: The ultimate achievement of higher education. If you are a visionary on your campus that brings forward ideas for alternative revenue streams and ways to combat enrollment challenges, attend this year’s Senior Executive Summit to help further issues facing the auxiliary services industry as well as shape future content and thought leadership within the Association.

Discussion Topics include:

  • Find ways to combat enrollment challenges
  • Cultivate mutually beneficial campus service partnerships for positive
    outcomes
  • Transform auxiliary services into pillars of student development and success
  • Create a culture of generational inclusion in this era of staffing
    challenges
  • And much more!

Spotlight on Prestigious Institutions who attended the NACAS 2024 Senior Executive Summit!

  • Texas Tech University - Lubbock
  • Stephen F. Austin State University
  • University of Virginia - Charlottesville
  • Michigan Technological University
  • United Tribes Technical College
  • University of British Columbia
  • New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
  • Nova Scotia Community College - Halifax
  • Tulane University
  • University of North Carolina - Charlotte
  • Texas A&M International University
  • University of California - Davis
  • Brown University
  • North Carolina A&T State University
  • California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

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Venue & Lodging

The Wigwam Arizona Hotel
Litchfield Park, AZ

Your desert oasis awaits…

Surrounded by the stunning Sonoran Desert landscape, our iconic resort offers a thoughtfully curated selection of luxury casitas and suites, along with an array of recreational amenities, award-winning restaurants, and more. After a century of service, Come experience an essential part of Arizona’s rich history at The Wigwam.

Put your feet down in the exotic suites of our adobe-and-timber Litchfield Park resort. Feel rejuvenated by visiting our in-house LeMond’s Aveda Salon-Spa or become a proud member of our elite Tennis and Golf club. Bring your family in for a myriad of fun activities within our 440-acre oasis, including outdoor pools with slides, award-winning restaurants, recreation centers, and more.

Transportation: The Wigwam Resort in Arizona is located 25 miles away from Sky Harbor International Airport, which is about a 45-minute drive. The resort recommends using a ride-share company or giving the staff of the resort a call at 623.935.3811 to schedule a car service

2025 Sponsorship Packages

The NACAS Senior Executive Summit brings together influential leaders in higher education auxiliary services from across the nation. As a sponsor, you have the unique opportunity to gain exposure to this high-profile audience, showcase your commitment to the industry, and foster meaningful connections. The event will be held from April 27-30, 2025 at the Wigwam Arizona Hotel in Litchfield, AZ and it promises to be a pivotal gathering for industry professionals. Elevate your brand and support the advancement of auxiliary services by becoming a sponsor of the NACAS Senior Executive Summit 2025.

Sponsor Benefits:

  • Showcase your products and services to an engaged audience of senior executives.
  • Network with industry leaders and decision-makers.
  • Gain exposure through extensive event promotion.
  • Demonstrate your support for the advancement of auxiliary services in higher education.

Enhance your brand recognition within the NACAS community.

For sponsorship inquiries and to secure your sponsorship package, please contact Artem Mulitsa via email or call 414-491-3178.

Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to connect with the most influential figures in higher education auxiliary services. Secure your sponsorship now and position your brand as a key player in the NACAS Senior Executive Summit 2025. We look forward to welcoming you as a valued partner in this transformative event

Platinum Sponsor $16,000: 4 available

  • Exclusive recognition as the Platinum Sponsor.
  • Prominent logo placement on all event materials and website.
  • Sponsor Ancillary Activity
  • Four complimentary registrations for your team. 
  • Access to the attendee list with contact information.
  • Recognition in all pre and post-event communications.

Gold Sponsor $11,000:

  • Prominent logo placement on all event materials and website.
  • Two complimentary registrations for your team.
  • Access to the attendee list with contact information.
  • Recognition in all pre and post-event communications.
  • Opportunity to introduce a speaker or session

Silver Sponsor $6,000:

  • Logo placement on all event materials and website.
  • One complimentary registration for your team.
  • Access to the attendee list with contact information.
  • Recognition in all pre and post-event communications

Supporter Sponsor $8,500:

  • Logo placement on all event materials and website.
  • One complimentary registration for your team.
  • One complimentary registration for a guest institution
  • Access to the attendee list with contact information.
  • Recognition in all pre and post-event communications

Breakfast Sponsor $6,000: - SOLD OUT

  • Logo placement during breakfast sessions.
  • Recognition on event materials and website.
  • One complimentary registration.
  • Opportunity to address the attendees during breakfast.

Lunch Sponsor $6,000: SOLD OUT

  • Logo placement during lunch sessions.
  • Recognition on event materials and website.
  • One complimentary registration.. 
  • Opportunity to address the attendees during lunch.

Dinner Sponsor $7,500: 1 Available

  • Logo placement during dinner session.
  • Recognition on event materials and website.
  • One complimentary registration.. 
  • Opportunity to address the attendees during dinner.

Reception Sponsor $8,000: 1 Available

  • Logo placement during reception.
  • Recognition on event materials and website.
  • One complimentary registration.. 
  • Opportunity to address the attendees during reception.

2025 Senior Executive Summit

Join us for the 2025 Senior Executive Summit, taking place April 27-30 at the stunning Wigwam Resort in Litchfield, AZ.

This premier gathering brings together senior leaders in higher education auxiliary services from across the country for dynamic discussions, strategic insights, and exceptional networking opportunities. Don’t miss this chance to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of the industry.
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Rev. Dr. Jamie Washington

Living Our Values: Preparing and Supporting Our Staff through Coaching and Leadership Development

Leadership in auxiliary services plays a pivotal role in shaping the student experience in higher education. As leaders overseeing diverse operations—including facilities, food service, housing, and student unions—you have the opportunity to foster workplace cultures that prioritize collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. This session explores leadership development coaching as a tool to strengthen team dynamics, enhance employee engagement, and cultivate environments where both staff and students thrive.

Grounded in coaching principles, this session will provide practical strategies for building culturally responsive teams, improving communication, and aligning leadership practices with institutional values. Participants will engage with actionable tools and frameworks tailored to the unique challenges of auxiliary services leadership. Through interactive discussions and case studies, we will explore how effective leadership training can enhance operational excellence while fostering a workplace culture that supports development, belonging, and performance.

By the end of the session, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how to apply coaching techniques to empower their teams, model strong leadership, and create an environment where employees feel valued and motivated. Join us to discover how leadership development coaching can drive transformation and elevate the impact of auxiliary services.

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Greg Fenton

The Impact of AI on Educational Materials and Student Cheating

In this session, we will explore the dual impact of artificial intelligence on educational materials. While AI promises to revolutionize the creation and delivery of learning content, it also presents challenges, particularly in the realm of academic integrity. As AI advances, it is likely to facilitate both the enhancement of educational resources and, unfortunately, the potential for more sophisticated forms of student dishonesty. As a side note, this description was written by
AI.

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Meghan Grace, Ed.D., PMP

Four Generations, One Organization. Now What?

Each generation sees the world differently and brings along with them a unique set of perspectives and preferences. Modern organizations are navigating four generations and how they interact differently. Dr. Meghan Grace helps leaders smooth the friction that organizations experience when trying to recruit, retain, and engage four different generations. Guided by research, this data-driven session gives leaders the knowledge they need to understand each generational cohort and feel empowered to build an environment that fosters collaboration across cohorts.

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Dr. Kristen Hurtado

Crisis to Catalyst - Workforce, Technology, and the New Economy in Higher Education Procurement

As economic conditions evolve and talent shortages persist, leaders must adapt to ensureoperational resilience. This keynote delves into emerging economic and workforce trends, the impact of technology on reskilling and upskilling teams, and the leadership strategies essential for driving proactive change. Attendees will gain actionable insights to future-proof their organizations, enhance service delivery, and create sustainable success in an era of disruption.

Sunday, April 27

3:30PM - 5:00PM
Registration
Sun Lounge
5:30PM- 6:30PM
Welcome Happy Hour
Litchfield Lawn
Dinner on Your Own

Monday, April 28

8:00AM - 9:00AM
Breakfast
Arizona Room
Sponsored by Bush Brothers
8:30AM - 9:30AM
Registration
9:00AM - 9:20AM
Welcome
Ozanne Room
9:30AM - 11:00AM
Opening Keynote - Greg FentonSponsored by Sodexo Campus
Ozanne Room
11:00AM - 11:15AM
Morning Break
Ozanne Room Foyer
11:15AM - 12:15PM
Peer to Peer Learning with Solution Focused Discussions - LaNiece Tyree, MPA, CASP
Ozanne Room
12:30PM - 1:30PM
Lunch Sponsored by Valore Campus
Sachem Terrace
1:45PM - 3:00PM
General Session/Interactive Discussion - Dr.Kristen Hurtado
Ozanne Room
3:00PM - 3:30PM
Afternoon Break
Ozanne Room Foyer
3:30PM - 4:30PM
Peer to Peer Learning with Solution-Focused Discussions - Jared Ceja, CASP
Ozanne Room
5:30PM - 7:30PM
Cocktails/Dinner
Trellis Garden

Tuesday, April 29

7:45AM - 8:30AM
Breakfast Sponsored by Ecolab
Arizona Room
8:30AM - 9:00AM
Day 1 Follow-up Discussion
Ozanne Room
9:00AM - 10:00AM
Speaker Presentation - Rev. Dr. JamieWashington
Ozanne Room
10:00AM - 10:30AM
Morning Break
Ozanne Room Foyer
10:30AM - 11:30PM
Peer to Peer Learning with Solution Focused Discussions - Scott Seagren, CASP
Ozanne Room
11:45PM - 12:45PM
Lunch Sponsored by Another Source
Sachem Terrace
1:00PM - 5:00PM
Extended Networking - Sponsored by Chartwells Higher Ed (Spa)
5:30PM - 7:30PM
Cocktails/Dinner
Wigwam Lawn and Patio

Wednesday, April 30

8:00AM - 8:45AM
Breakfast
Arizona Room
9:00AM - 10:00AM
Closing Keynote - Dr. Meghan Grace
Ozanne Room
10:00AM - 10:15AM
Morning Break
Ozanne Room Foyer
10:15AM - 11:00AM
Peer to Peer Learning with Solution Focused Discussions - Rich Steele, CASP
Ozanne Room
11:00AM - 11:30AM
Closing Remarks
Ozanne Room
Lunch On Your Own

Registration

Member Institution: $1,145
Nonmember Institution: $1,245

The Senior Executive Summit allows registration for Member and Non Member Institutions only. We invite Business Partners to participate and attend through the various sponsorship opportunities noted in the “2025 Sponsorship Packages” under the Sponsorship tab of the Senior Executive Summit Page. Contact Artem Mulitsa for more information.

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2025 Sponsors

PLATINUM
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SUPPORTER
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SILVER
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BREAKFAST
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LUNCH
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