Dr. Gary Deel is a polymath with a strong record of career success in several industries including hospitality management, higher education, legal work, and professional consulting, and a mastery of knowledge in several other academic areas including aerospace studies, psychology, sociology, and criminal justice.
Gary has spent more than 15 years as a professor at various institutions, including Valencia College, University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV), Colorado Technical University (CTU), Kaplan University, the Art Institutes (Ai), the University of Central Florida (UCF), American Public University System (APUS), Colorado State University (CSU), and University of Florida (UFL), and Thomas University (TU). Gary has developed and taught courses in business, hospitality, leadership, ethics, law, professionalism, sales and marketing, engineering, maintenance, culinary arts, human resources, space studies, astronomy, and other academic areas. Gary currently serves as Professor for the APUS School of Business, and as Adjunct Professor for the hospitality and business programs at UCF, CSU, UFL, and Thomas University.
Prior to and concurrent with Gary's academic work, he spent nearly ten years in hospitality management and leadership working for prestigious companies including Disney, Rosen Hotels, Picsolve, Merlin Entertainments, and Wynn Resorts. Gary has also worked in the legal arena as an attorney, consultant, and expert witness, assisting lawyers with a variety of hospitality-related litigation support services.
Gary holds 15 college degrees including two doctoral degrees, seven master’s degrees, three bachelor’s degrees, and three associate’s degrees in various different subjects. Gary has also held more than 30 licenses and industry certifications, including bar licenses in Florida, Nevada, and the District of Columbia, and dozens of professional credentials.
Finally, Gary is an accomplished author, having published more than 500 blogs, podcasts, videos, and peer-reviewed articles for various media outlets and platforms. He has also been interviewed for newspapers, magazines, periodicals, podcasts, and televised news segments.
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Jim Ellis is a retired FBI Agent with more than 35 years of complex investigation experience. He is located in Texas but is available nationwide. Mr. Ellis is a Certified Fraud Examiner, FINRA Arbitrator, and a Private Investigator. His areas of expertise include Fraud, Bank Fraud, Investment Fraud, Health Care Fraud, Insurance Fraud, White Collar Crime, Money Laundering, Racketeering (RICO) Investigations, Narcotics Trafficking, Organized Crime, and Violent Crime. Mr. Ellis served for ten years on the FBI's Evidence Response Team and is an expert in crime scene forensics and evidence analysis and preservation. He is also an expert in Police and federal law enforcement procedures and techniques; including informant operations, wire tap investigations, sensitive investigations, and tactical operations.
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Nick Fiduccia has successfully provided litigation support services in matters related to settlement of claims, including both depositions and court appearances associated with projects involving renewable energy, power, heavy civil, underground utilities, building and other related construction specialties.
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Braden M. Perry is a regulatory compliance expert, Qualified Risk Director (QRD), and financial litigation attorney. As a former Senior Trial Attorney at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and a leading authority in financial regulations, Mr. Perry provides expert testimony in cases involving commodities, derivatives, securities, financial fraud, and compliance failures. A partner at Kennyhertz Perry, LLC, he advises clients on regulatory enforcement, internal investigations, and white-collar defense. He has served as Chief Compliance Officer for a global financial firm and is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist. His expertise includes cryptocurrency regulation, AML compliance, financial crime detection, and risk governance.
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Fashion For Profit – Consulting - Frances Harder Founder/CEO
Short Bio.
Frances Harder authored and published a series of books dealing with starting a fashion business. Fashion for Profit (11h edition), Costing for Profit (3rd edition), Brand Building for Profit (3rd edition), and downloadable all the Forms for Profit are industry focused texts used both by new companies and for further education programs. www.fashionforprofit.com.
Consultant to the United Nations assisting small businesses: Peru- Alpaca products, (women owned businesses), Nepal - Cashmere products and assisting Egyptian apparel manufacturer enter the U.S. market. She recently assisted a U.S. sponsored group of Ukrainian designers marketing their brands into the U.S. market.
She consults and speaks internationally on product development, branding, merchandising, sustainability, costing, production and entering the US market.
Serves as an industry expert witness in industry related legal disputes.
Organizes and presents seminars at Sourcing at Magic trade shows-(22 years)
In 1999 she founded the FBI (Fashion Business Incorporated), an educational 501c3 organization, which provided vital business development, resources, and certified job training programs to both the US. Closed in 2017 to relaunch under Fashion for Profit Consulting platform as a for profit entity in 2018.
Some of her professional accomplishments include having her name under license in Japan, designing sportwear for the Royal House of Brunei and designed two lines for Priscilla Presley sold on Home Shopping Club. Some of her teaching positions include 9 years as a full time Associate Professor at Otis College of Art and Design (9 years), Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM 8 years), Woodbury University, LA Trade Tech, Pasadena City College, Seattle Central College, Munich International School, Germany. High Wickham London School of Fashion, Salford University of Art & Design, UK.
Who’s Who recipient 2024.
She studied Art and Fashion in the UK.
www.fashionforprofit.com
frances@fashionforprofit.com
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Dr. Dennis is a tenured professor of Accounting at the University of Central Florida. He maintains active CPA licenses (FL and NC) as well as an active CFP® certification. He holds a BBA in Accounting and an MS in Accountancy from the University of Notre Dame as well as a Ph.D. in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Prior to academia, he worked in the audit practice at KPMG, serving financial services clients (including Wells Fargo & Company). Dr. Dennis currently teaches Advanced Auditing (undergraduate) as well as a PhD seminar in auditing research. He is also a sought-after speaker for accounting firms and professional organizations. His research has been presented nationally and internationally, and has been cited over 800 times. Dr. Dennis is also a pillar of the community, serving as the President of the School Board at his children’s K-8 Catholic School and the Treasurer of the Notre Dame Club of Greater Orlando.
• Senior Marketing & Advertising Consultant, Marketing Analyst, Marketing Strategist, Problem Solver
• Senior Marketing, Advertising & Business Strategies’ Adjunct Professor, Senior Lecturer, Presenter
• Marketing, Advertising & Business Expert Witness
Multi-faceted senior Marketing executive and analyst with expertise in creating, applying and delivering Marketing, advertising, media, business development, sales, brand integrity, collateral programs, and expert witnessing. Introduced campaigns that translated strategic marketing plans into tactical sales actions that drove revenue growth, expanded market penetration, partner growth, achieved dominant market share, maximized brand equity and capitalized on market opportunities.
Recognized strengths in establishing and maintaining executive-level client and strategic partner/ alliance relationships.
Strong conceptual/analytical skills, ability to identify new marketing opportunities and market segments. Participative leader with excellent skills in cross-functional teambuilding, motivation, quality performance and productivity improvements.
MBA in Marketing (Dean’s List), University of Southern California
Active executive board member, treasurer, committee chair, board member and volunteer of the Advertising Club of Los Angeles from 1983 – present, which merged into ThinkLA. Plus, active executive board officer, treasurer, board member and chair in AIEF (Advertising Industry Emergency Fund) which evolved into AdRelief.
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Aviation, travel, transportation & tourism expert (40+ years of experience)
Former VP/EVP of four airlines. Consultant to over 85 airlines; consultant to approximately 100 other aviation and other travel-industry clients. Experienced as a Board member, recognized industry expert, and university educator.
Successful consulting and testifying litigation expert.
Expertise in virtually all Commercial and Strategic areas as well as many Financial and Operational areas. World-class reputation in Pricing/Revenue Management, Capacity Planning/Scheduling, Loyalty, and more.
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Highly experienced nuclear operations professional, Veteran, and PMP with advanced degrees and unparalleled experience at: 12 commercial nuclear power plants (NRC); throughout the Department of Energy (DOE) Complex; and within the Department of Defense (DoD).
• 15+ years in DOE nuclear project management, operations, licensing, training, and research
• Outage, refueling, construction experience at 12 U.S. commercial nuclear power plants
• Naval reactors experience (the original Small Modular Reactors/SMRs)
• Contract proposal/bid development SME for $3 Billion SRNS prime contract
EDUCATION
• PMP - Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI #41471
• Ph.D. Program (all but dissertation) - Organizational Management and Leadership
• MSIT - Master of Science - Information Technology
• BA - Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
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Frederick Fisher, J.D., CCP is a seasoned expert in Professional Liability with a career spanning over 50 years. Renowned for his dedication to client financial security, he advocates for providing clients with strong financial safeguards, letting competitors focus on "selling some insurance."
Mr. Fisher serves on the Editorial Board of Agents of America, is an original faculty member at the Claims College’s School of Professional Lines (sponsored by the Claims & Litigation Management Association), and has been the Senior Technical Advisor a research manual titled Professional Liability Insurance published by the International Risk Management Institute. A founding member and past President of the over40,000-member strong Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS), he was awarded the PLUS Founders Award in 2019.
In addition to his roles in education and advisory, Mr. Fisher is a prolific writer and speaker. He authored the 2024 publication “Claims Made Insurance - The Policy That Changed the Industry” (published by the Insurance Journal/Wells Publishing Co.) and has over 80 industry related articles to his name, along with more than 150 industry related presentations and classes.
Mr. Fisher’s career began with two decades as a Professional Lines Claims Adjuster, specializing in Professional Liability claims, qualitative claim audits, risk management, and loss control. Later, he founded ELM Insurance Brokers, where he led as CEO for over 20 years. Currently, he consults as a Subject Matter Expert for several PLUS RPLU courses, advises A.M. Best as a recommended expert, and provides expert witness testimony. Known for his insights into “The Gotchya’s that’ll Getchya ™ ” of Executive Liability and Specialty Lines Insurance, he remains a trusted advisor to businesses navigating complex liability landscapes.
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Since 1998, my focus as an expert witness is in human resources (HR) and workplace security. I have testified as an expert in federal and superior court on issues related to background checks, negligent hiring, negligent supervision, and security failures. I am internationally known as an author, keynote speaker, and trainer on workplace violence, school violence, and domestic violence prevention. I hold a doctorate in Business Administration, an MA in Security Management, a BS in Psychology, and a BA in English. I am board certified in HR, security, employee coaching, and threat assessment and threat management. I have written 27 books on business, security, leadership, and criminal justice topics.
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Emmanuel Coffy, Esq. – Registered Patent Attorney & Former Patent Examiner
Protecting Innovation | Maximizing Intellectual Property Value
Emmanuel Coffy is a leading Patent Attorney with a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (MSEE)(specializing in semiconductors) and a strong engineering background. With years of experience helping inventors, startups, and businesses protect, enforce, and monetize their intellectual property, Mr. Coffy brings a unique technical and legal perspective to patent law. As a former U.S. Patent Examiner and Digital Design Engineer, he provides strategic, results-driven IP counsel that gives his clients a competitive advantage.
Why Work with Emmanuel Coffy?
✅ Registered U.S. Patent Attorney with extensive experience in patent preparation, prosecution, and enforcement.
✅ Former U.S. Patent Examiner with in-depth knowledge of USPTO procedures.
✅ Inventor & Engineer with expertise in digital technologies, semiconductors, and business methods patents.
✅ Skilled in patent litigation, infringement analysis, licensing, and IP strategy, portfolio management.
✅ Author of two (2) books on protecting and monetizing intellectual property.
Expertise in Intellectual Property & Patent Law
Mr. Coffy specializes in:
🔹 Patent Protection – Filing and prosecuting utility and design patents.
🔹 Patent Enforcement & Litigation – Infringement assessment, cease-and-desist letters, and IP disputes.
🔹 Technology & Digital Innovations – Semiconductor devices (including Artificial Intelligence), software, and business method patents.
🔹 Trademarks & Copyrights – Protecting brand identity and creative works.
🔹 Licensing & IP Strategy – Helping businesses and inventors monetize and commercialize their innovations.
Technical & Engineering Background
Before becoming an Attorney, Mr. Coffy had a successful career as a Lead Design Engineer, supervising the U.S. Air Force’s largest network at Cape Canaveral – NASA, which supported simultaneous rocket launches. His engineering background gives him a deep understanding of complex technologies, making him an ideal IP Counsel for tech companies and innovators.
Published Author & Thought Leader
📚 The Value of Your Idea$ – A must-read for innovators on protecting and monetizing their ideas.
📚 The App Developer’s Guide to Protecting Your Intellectual Property – Essential insights for software and tech entrepreneurs.
ADMISSIONS:
Mr. Coffy is admitted in the State of New Jersey, the United States District Court of New Jersey; Admitted before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
USPTO REGISTRATION No. 63,615
INVENTION: “Low Friction Apparatus” US Patent No. 8,585,092.
EDUCATION:
J.D., Seton Hall University School of Law, 2003
Ph.D., candidate in Technology Management, Stevens Institute of Technology, 1998-1999
M.S., Electrical Engineering, Florida Institute of Technology, 1993
B.S., Electrical Engineering, Bridgeport Engineering Institute, 1986
PUBLICATIONS/SPEECHES/PRESENTATIONS:
“The need for signal claims" by Emmanuel Coffy and Albert DeCady.
LANGUAGES: French – Read, write and speak fluently; Spanish – Read and write proficiently and Creole.
BOOKS:
(1) The Value of Your Idea$ published by Trafford.
(2) The App Developer’s Guide to Protecting Your Intellectual Property.
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Dr. Jules Kamin received his Ph.D. in business economics, finance and management science from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business, rated #1. He is an expert on economic damages and economic/financial aspects of liability. He brings to the practice of forensic economics a unique combination of educational background, practical business and teaching experience, and a proven record of expert retention and testimony in over 750 cases. He conducts economic and financial analyses and testifies in a broad range of litigation categories, including lost profits of businesses; lost earnings of individuals related to wrongful termination, personal injury and wrongful death; valuation of business interests; intellectual property; securities and antitrust. He has been retained by numerous leading law firms, major corporations and government agencies on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants. He has testified in hundreds of depositions and over 100 trials and arbitrations.
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Dr. Cohen has been working as an expert witness in software intellectual property matters since 1997, in cases involving patents, trade secrets, copyright, and contract disputes. This has followed a 30+ year career as a software engineer and architect across a broad array of operating systems, languages, and applications areas, including bioinformatics, electronic design automation, digital cartography, DARPA funded research projects, weather modeling, foreign exchange trading systems, and many more.
He has been engaged in over 60 cases (as of 2025), and has testified in federal court, California state court, and at JAMS hearings before retired federal judges. He is a clear and fluent communicator, both in writing and in person, and quickly comes up to speed in new technologies and new application areas.
Michael is a dynamic entrepreneur with a proven track record of founding and owning several successful small businesses across diverse industries, ranging from the spirits sector to golf cart manufacturing and cutting-edge marketing ventures. His entrepreneurial journey is marked by a deep understanding of what it takes to build, scale, and sustain thriving businesses in competitive markets.
With extensive, hands-on experience in programmatic marketing funnels, Michael has mastered a wide array of digital marketing strategies. His expertise spans Google PPC campaigns, sophisticated email automation systems, GEO fencing technologies, Meta Business Suite management, behavioral advertising, and more. This comprehensive knowledge allows him to craft data-driven marketing strategies that not only capture attention but also convert prospects into loyal customers.
For the past five years, Michael has also dedicated his skills to business consulting, guiding companies through the complexities of business setup, operational efficiency, and strategic marketing. His consultative approach focuses on best practices that drive growth, optimize performance, and position businesses for long-term success. Whether helping a startup find its footing or advising an established company on scaling strategies, Michael’s insights are both practical and transformative.
I have over 40 years' experience as a destination resort operator, asset manager, and general counsel as well as the chief executive officer of a risk purchasing group of over one hundred independent resorts and hotels. I also practiced as a commercial litigator of prestigious law firms for seven years.
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Dr. Eric Litton is a recognized expert in organizational behavior, decision-making, and leadership, with over 15 years of experience spanning academia, consulting, and executive roles. He holds a Ph.Din Organizational Studies & Development from George Mason University and an MBA from the University of Notre Dame. Dr. Litton has taught extensively at both undergraduate and graduate levels, specializing in leadership strategies, conflict resolution, communication, and financial management. His professional background includes managing multi-million-dollar budgets as Chief Administrative Officer for the Peace Corps’ Office of Global Health & HIV and overseeing strategic initiatives as Country Finance Manager for an NGO in Pakistan. A published researcher and co-editor for SAGE Business Cases, Dr. Litton’s work bridges theory and practice, making him a sought-after consultant and expert witness on topics such as organizational decision-making, leadership dynamics, and financial oversight.
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MEDICAL BILLING COMPANY OWNER with a 2 decade proven track record of success and progressive
experience directing billing operations in a healthcare environment. Comprehensive experience working
with Medicare, Medicaid, 3rd Party, Managed Care, Workers Comp, Auto Insurance, Letters of Protection,
and Law Firms. Repeated success guiding cross-functional teams in driving record-setting medical billing
operations. Adept at blending strong decision-making abilities with outstanding organizational skills, solid
leadership attributes, and successful interpersonal relationship-building techniques. Strong passion for
providing infectious enthusiasm, provoking others to reach for the next level of success. Exhibit dynamic
follow-through, astute professionalism, and a stellar work ethic.
Bilingual professor and active CPA with a Doctor of Business Administration in Accounting, Data Analytics, and Finance. Brings extensive experience as an accounting consultant, business executive, SME advisor, university instructor (synchronous/asynchronous), researcher, and entrepreneur. Skilled in analyzing accounting data to enhance supply chain, logistics, financial, and strategic operations. Proven ability to identify cost inefficiencies and implement effective solutions. 15+ years of experience consulting in the manufacturing industry. Published author of 20+ peer-reviewed papers on logistics, retail, and illicit finance. Advises clients across industries on GAAP, GAAS, IRS compliance, and financial reporting. Strong communicator and team leader focused on driving results. Holds inactive TS/SCI security clearance.
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My name is Dr. Andrew Moreo. I spent the better part of 30 years working in various aspects of the hospitality and food industries including restaurants, cafes, a bed and breakfast, and a retreat center. During this time my duties included working in and overseeing kitchens, working in the dining room in the service aspects, managing banquet operations, overseeing beverage programs, purchasing, receiving, inventory, etc. I have worked in nearly every aspect of the commercial food and beverage industry.
I’ve also spent more than 17 years teaching hospitality management, food safety, and leadership to college students for some of the largest and most prominent hospitality schools in the country, including the University of Delaware’s hospitality school, the Culinary Institute of America, the UNLV Harrah Hotel College, and FIU’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management. My teaching work has included courses in restaurant management, restaurant operations, purchasing, food safety, leadership, strategic management, and project management.
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