TRACY LATOURRETTE
Keynote SPeaker
Tracy "JackieO" LaTourrette, "Colorado’s First Lady Fighter Pilot" and one of the first women in the world to fly fighter aircraft, has flown missions around the world as a combat mission-ready F-16 fighter pilot. This globally recognized High-Performance Speaker, Executive Coach, and Resilience Expert arms senior leaders and teams with tools to win in business and in life. If you hold yourself and your team to a higher standard and expect the best, "JackieO" is the wingman you need to fly with your leaders for rapid results, cultural cohesion, and real-time accountability.
Tracy graduated along with 88% men from the US Air Force Academy with a coveted appointment from President George H.W. Bush. She entered less than a decade after women commissioned--and graduated before women were even authorized to fly combat aircraft.
Lieutenant Colonel LaTourrette retired after 22 years while serving as the Deputy Director of Operations at the Colorado National Guard’s Joint Force Headquarters. She has a Bachelor of Science in Human Factors Engineering and is an Air War College grad with over 3,300 combined flying hours as a pilot and AWACS Air Weapons Director. She earned countless medals and ribbons to include multiple Aerial Achievement Medals, Expert Marksman, Combat Readiness, and Top Gun / Turkey Shoot Champion.
Post 9-11 “JackieO” flew direct Presidential protection missions and flew in a classified location for Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Tracy is a highly sought-after international speaker and executive consultant for Fortune 100 companies, associations and more. This 4X Heartland Emmy Nominated PBS 'Behind the Wings' television host has also been featured on Discovery Channel, Travel Channel, and Science Channel as a fighter pilot expert. Tracy has spoken at Harvard Business School and has closed for a U.S. President. She customizes her speeches to any makeup and size audience, authentically connecting with her attendees on a personal level. Her interactive workshops and executive coaching are second to none.
Tracy's attitude of personal accountability, generous leadership and habits of excellence make her a no-nonsense, no-excuses speaker of choice for any group. Tracy loves to interact with her clients face to face or virtually, and always has time for a story, an autograph or a picture. "JackieO" is known for breaking barriers, from the sound barrier to beyond. Break your own barriers to mission success and hit your targets every time when you team up with "JackieO".
BILL MAZUR
Bill Mazur is a 25-year law enforcement veteran who retired in 2017 at the rank of Deputy Chief of Police. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from Stockton University and a Master's Degree in Police Graduate Studies from Seton Hall University.
A graduate of the FBI National Academy (Session #256), Bill also served as a Master Instructor with the FBI National Academy Associates, contributing to their Comprehensive Officer Resiliency Training Program. Additionally, he serves as a Liaison for the New Jersey State Resilience Program for Law Enforcement.
In 2017, Bill co-founded a nationally recognized first responder outreach team, where he spent nearly a decade supporting the behavioral health needs of first responders by connecting them to vetted, culturally competent treatment resources.
In 2025, he launched a new venture to expand this mission supporting not only first responders but their families as well. Through his consulting group, Sentinel Resilience Solutions, where he serves as Co-Founder and Chief Resiliency Officer, Bill is working to develop a gold-standard treatment protocol blueprint aimed at improving both the quality of care and access to clinically appropriate resources for the first responder community.
Josh Vadell
Josh Vadell is a nationally recognized public speaker, advocate, and retired 10-year veteran of the Atlantic City Police Department whose life and leadership story has inspired audiences across the country.
On September 3, 2016, while responding to an armed robbery, Josh was shot in the head and critically injured—an event that became the catalyst for an extraordinary journey of resilience, recovery, and purpose.
Drawing from his childhood challenges, the harrowing events of that day, and the long road of surgeries and therapy that followed, Josh shares a powerful message about courage, perseverance, and the transformational impact of a growth mindset. His authentic storytelling has made him a sought-after speaker among first responder organizations, health care professionals, and academic institutions nationwide.
Josh is also the founder of The Josh Vadell Foundation, which has supported countless first responder families in crisis by providing both emotional and financial assistance, as well as access to culturally competent care for trauma and substance-use challenges. His leadership and advocacy continue to shape healthier, more resilient communities, demonstrating how adversity can be transformed into meaningful service and impact.
Joe Collins
Joe Collins is a 35-year law enforcement veteran retiring at the rank of Chief of Police. He is a graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s National Academy (FBINA) session 236 and was the 2015-2016 President of the Wisconsin FBI National Academy Association. He served as the President of the Wisconsin SWAT Association and served 13 years on their board of directors He is a Master Instructor in both the United States Air Force - Comprehensive Airmen Resiliency Train-the-Trainer Program and FBI National Academy Association’s Comprehensive Officer Resiliency Train-the-Trainer program. He has trained thousands of officers throughout the United States and Internationally.
Mr. Collins was selected by the Wisconsin Department of Justice and the Wisconsin Attorney General as the 2015 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year for the State of Wisconsin. He also serves as a consultant for the U.S. Department of Justice as a subject matter expert in Officer Resilience.
In 2025, he launched a new venture to expand this mission—supporting not only first responders but their families as well. Through his consulting firm, Sentinel Resilience Solutions, where he serves as Co-Founder and Chief Resiliency Officer, Joe is working to develop a gold-standard treatment protocol blueprint aimed at improving both the quality of care and access to clinically appropriate resources for the first responder community.
Paul Berthiaume
Paul A. Berthiaume is the founding and Lead Pastor of Jacob’s Well Church in Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. He planted the church in 2001 with his wife Whitney, beginning in their living room with a small group of friends. What started as a humble gathering has grown into a vibrant community of more than 7,000 people, with over 3,500 gathering in person and online each weekend. In March 2026, Jacob’s Well celebrated its 25th anniversary.
Paul’s ministry journey began early. Raised in a Catholic family, school, and parish in Superior, Wisconsin, he planted and pastored his first church, Superior Baptist Chapel, starting at age 19 and serving there from 1988 to 2000. He also served as Director of Missions for the Northern Lakes Baptist Association from 2000 to 2005.
Paul holds a BA in Communication from the University of Minnesota Duluth, with minors in History, Philosophy, and Psychology. He earned a Master of Divinity from Bethel Seminary in St. Paul, where he was named Alumnus of the Year in 2013 in recognition of his leadership and impact.
A gifted communicator, visionary leader, and passionate follower of Jesus, Paul is known for his relatable, Bible-based teaching that provides a clear pathway for the teachings of Jesus to shape every aspect of life. He has devoted his life to planting and building healthy churches, strengthening families and communities, and advancing innovative Christian education. With a deep desire for Christian unity and a heart to serve the greater church, Paul works across many denominations and nonprofit groups. He has helped plant churches and has coached and supported dozens of pastors and church planters through his Next Level Coaching ministry.
He currently serves as Chairman of the Board for Venture Academy, an innovative Christian school in Chippewa Falls that launched in 2024 and is expanding to become a full K-12 institution. He also serves on the Board of Directors for Truewellness.org and as executive director of Jacob’s Well Foundation, launched in 2026.
Most recently, Paul developed and launched Embodied, a discipleship-based wellness initiative focused on whole-life formation through daily rhythms of rest, movement, nutrition, relationships, and renewed thinking. He served as the principal architect of the curriculum and teaching video series. After a successful pilot at Jacob’s Well in Fall 2025 and classes launching in Spring 2026, Embodied is expanding with new offerings on quitting smoking, overcoming alcohol addiction, regenerative farming and gardening, and specific wellness testing. Embodied helps individuals and families design lifestyles that make the healthy choice easier choices. Learn more at jacobswellchurch.church/embodied.
Paul and Whitney live in New Auburn, Wisconsin, with their dog Cece. They have five adult children — Josiah, Ben, Caleb, Abigail, and Olivia — and two beautiful granddaughters, Ruby and Ellis. An avid fisherman and outdoor enthusiast, Paul has long been involved in mentoring youth through the Boy Scouts of America.
You can hear Paul’s weekly Bible teaching at jacobswellchurch.church or listen to his podcast, The School of Unlearning, on Spotify.
Toni Mattson
Toni Mattson is a Speaker, Author, Podcast Host, and fierce Advocate for those who serve—both community and country.
Twenty-three years ago, Toni, her husband Bill, and her sister Jan founded Trinity Equestrian Center, a 67-acre, faith-led nonprofit near Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Since then, Toni has been the driving force behind their programs that meet people where they are—initiatives that speak fluent trauma, resilience, and restoration. With horses as co-healers and subtle faith at the core, she helped make equine-assisted services more accessible to veterans, offering a path to reconnect, rebuild confidence, and move forward with strength.
For 16 years, Toni worked closely with veterans and the horses that helped carry the weight of their stories—logging thousands of hours in the trenches of recovery and relationship-building. As a dual-certified equine professional with advanced training in military post-traumatic stress, her understanding of both the head and heart of a horse was shaped by decades of hands-on experience. She’s seen how that bond becomes a lifeline—where mutual respect and quiet connection can lead to something deeper. Toni’s insight goes beyond credentials; it’s been earned through real-world work, steady faith, and the kind of presence that can’t be taught. Over time, she helped grow Trinity into one of the Midwest’s most respected organizations serving veterans.
Toni also spent nearly two decades traveling the U.S. and Canada as an international speaker with God’s Great Outdoors Ministry. She’s shared her message on radio, TV, college campuses, conference stages, and multiple times before the Wisconsin State Senate—advocating for those carrying the invisible wounds of service.
In 2023, she released her book, Unlikely Recruits—a raw and redemptive collection of 20 true short stories that offer a glimpse into how God enlists horses to do His most sacred work in the lives of veterans. The stories reflect the heart of Toni’s mission and the work she’s passionate about: walking with people through the hard stuff and helping them take real steps toward healing and wholeness.
Her message resonates because it’s real—full of grit, grace, and the unmistakable presence of God in unexpected places. And because that same weight of service had long shown up in first responders too, Toni partnered with her oldest son, Ian—a former officer and now CEO of Trinity—who understood that burden and helped expand their reach to support those serving on the front lines of our communities. That expansion sparked the creation of the inaugural Strength in Service Summit, launching October 2025 as a regional gathering of healing, training, and renewed resilience for veterans, first responders, and those who support them.
Now in a new season, Toni’s focus has shifted from hands-on therapy to creating tools, courses, and conversations that support others on their journey. She’s on a mission to reframe recovery by lifting up three truths shaped by years in the field:
• That silence doesn’t protect us—it isolates and wears us down
• That trauma isn’t a disorder—it’s an injury that deserves care, not shame
• And that life after service isn’t over—it’s the beginning, especially when people are supported in discovering their fit and where they truly belong
Whether she’s writing, speaking, podcasting, or building tools for transformation, Toni shows up with conviction, compassion, and a clear calling: to help others discover the courage to heal and the clarity to live the life God created them for.