Yvon is a Certified Performance Technologist and Director of Technology at VPS Learning. Some of his career highlights include receiving four Raytheon CEO/President awards and ten industry Awards for Excellence for programs he managed. Recently, he led VPS to secure second place in the US Navy's Learning-AI prize challenge.

Starting his journey with VPS in Europe, Yvon managed a team of over 200 employees before relocating to the US to spearhead the transformation of large-scale training programs. Elected to ISPI’s Board of Directors in 2021, he has since driven a 95% increase in membership.

Yvon's dedication to improving the lives of others earned him the White House Volunteer Service Award. He is also an accomplished author, having published numerous articles in ISPI's Performance Improvement Journal and three books on self-management and work-life balance, which have been translated into multiple languages. Yvon holds a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering from Germany and an MBA from the UK.

Maru, a seasoned non-profit leader and entrepreneur with over 25 years in the 501(c)(3) sector, excels in association management across ASAE’s nine domains. As ISPI’s fractional Executive Director, she fosters collaboration to drive performance improvements. With a Bachelor’s in Liberal Arts (Sociology) and a Master’s in Adult Education, she combines academic rigor with practical expertise. Additionally, Maru serves as a fractional Chief Learning Officer for a tech startup and owns Celis Learning Architects, offering strategic consulting in corporate training, leadership development, and change management. Her firm is also a Five Behaviors® Authorized Partner.

Dr. Rose Baker, Assistant Professor at the University of North Texas, researches open learning, management techniques, and statistical applications. She holds a Ph.D. in Instructional Systems, an M.Ed. in Adult Education, and a B.A. in Mathematics and Chemistry. Certified as a PMP®, she is an associate editor of Performance Improvement Quarterly and ISPI Treasurer. Active in ISPI conferences, she rejoined ISPI in 2011 and has served as VP for Community Service in ISPI Texas since 2016.

Dr. Darryl Amason is a leader in Performance Improvement with a Ph.D. in Instructional Systems. She has revolutionized organizational development through innovative models and supports organizations during transitions. Her contributions to Instructional Design and Online Education are notable for creating interactive, outcome-based learning.

Dr. Amason advocates for Communities of Practice and informal learning, emphasizing their role in knowledge management and innovation. Her influential works on instructional strategies and training effectiveness models are widely adopted. Recognized for her expertise, she frequently speaks at global conferences and advises organizations. She continues to develop methodologies offering insights into high-performing organizations.

Dr. Carlos Antonio Viera, a scholar-practitioner with over 30 years of experience, currently serves as Associate Professor and Program Manager for the Master’s Program in Industrial and Organizational (IO) Psychology for Albizu University. Previously, he served as Manager in Management Consulting at Accenture and as Director for Planning, Policy Analysis, and Grant Program Support at Miami Dade College prior to that. He has also served as District Director for the Office of Performance Improvement at Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS), earning a Certificate of Commendation for strategic planning. Dr. Viera has also consulted for various public and non profit organizations and held roles such as executive director, director, district chair, educational specialist, and classroom teacher.

Kevin Theos, an instructional designer and consultant, owns Theos Consulting. Originally from Chicago, he earned a law degree from Northwestern University and pivoted to education, becoming the first Executive Director of "Learning Excellence through Tennis," expanding programs to serve over 2,500 children. At the USTA, he created the largest USTA Flex League and a successful family tennis program. He also led the USPTA Southern Division, winning the 2020 President’s Paul Waldman Award. Kevin holds an MS in Instructional Design and Development from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and now focuses on educational experiences for athletes and neuro-literacy content with NEXT. He serves on the ISPI Wild West Chapter board and as the ISPI Chapter Affiliation Committee Chair.

For years, she has been conducting research by integrating the HPT with marketing and sales management literature. As a result of the endeavor, she has introduced the HPT to business school curricula by offering redesigned marketing and sales management courses with built-in performance improvement components.