Senior Vice President Support Services, Advocate Aurora Health and 2018 LCI board chair

As senior vice president of support services for Advocate Aurora Health, Al Manshum is responsible for about $1.5 billion in active construction projects; the maintenance of 85,000 pieces of equipment; Advocate’s environmental stewardship efforts; and an annual operating budget of about $350 million. He led the organization’s journey to IPD, including seven projects valued at more than $650 million, and developed the first Master Contract using an Integrated Form of Agreement. His commitment to healthy, environmentally friendly design and construction led to nearly $1 billion in capital projects that are either receiving or seeking LEED certification. Prior to Advocate, Al worked as an architect for 10 years. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the Illinois Institute of Technology and is an active member of the American Institute of Architects and the American Society of Healthcare Engineering.

Former Nuclear Submarine Commander and Best-Selling Author

Student of leadership and organizational design, former nuclear submarine commander, Author of Amazon #1 Best Seller: Turn the Ship Around! And The Turn the Ship Around! Workbook, and one of Inc. Magazine’s Top 100 Leadership Speakers for 2018.

David Marquet imagines a work place where everyone engages and contributes their full intellectual capacity, a place where people are healthier and happier because they have more control over their work–a place where everyone is a leader.

A 1981 U.S. Naval Academy graduate, Captain Marquet served in the U.S. submarine force for 28 years. After being assigned to command the nuclear powered submarine USS Santa Fe–then ranked last in retention and operational standing–he realized the traditional leadership approach of “take control, give orders,” wouldn’t work. He “turned the ship around” by treating the crew as leaders, not followers, and giving control, not taking control. This approach took the Santa Fe from “worst to first,” achieving the highest retention and operational standings in the navy.

After Captain Marquet’s departure, the Santa Fe continued to win awards and promoted a disproportionate number of officers and enlisted men to leadership positions, including ten subsequent submarine captains. Stephen R. Covey said it was the most empowering organization he’d ever seen and wrote about Captain Marquet’s leadership practices in his book, The 8th Habit.

Captain Marquet is the author of Turn the Ship Around! A True Story of Turning Followers Into Leaders. Fortune magazine named it the #1 must-read business book of the year, and USA Today listed it as one of the top 12 business books of all time. He is also the author of The Turn the Ship Around Workbook, which is a companion workbook for implementing Intent-Based Leadership.

Captain Marquet retired from the Navy in 2009, and now speaks to audiences around the globe who want to create empowering work environments that release the passion, initiative, and intellect of each person. This bold and highly effective framework is summarized as “give control, create leaders.”

He is a life member of the Council on Foreign Relations, and in 2015 was named to the American Management Association’s “Leaders to Watch” list.

Hall of Fame Quarterback, Best-Selling Author, & Motivational Speaker

Born on Valentine’s Day 1960, raised in East Brady, Pennsylvania. His father was raised by nuns in an orphanage outside of Pittsburgh, while his mother’s every move conveyed an aura of sainthood. Although she longed to give birth to a daughter, she was blessed with 6 boys. Growing up with 5 brothers, Jim learned to be tough. It also gave him a desire to strive and excel. He credits much of his success to his brothers.

Jim wanted to play for Penn State under Joe Paterno, but was offered a full ride to play linebacker. He declined & attended the University of Miami as a quarterback. Senior year, Jim was a Heisman trophy candidate against Herschel Walker, Dan Marino, and John Elway. Fourth game of the season against Virginia Tech, he was blindsided and separated his shoulder. He was told he may never get his range of motion back. With hard work, dedication & support from his family, he proved the doctors wrong.

1983 NFL Draft: Buffalo Bills was one of three teams Jim did not want to play for. The Bills had the 12^th pick in the 1^st round and Jim let out a big sigh of relief when his name was not called. However, the Bills also had the 14^th pick in the 1^st round. This time his name was called and Jim became a Buffalo Bill.

Despite being drafted, he opted to play for the USFL as a Houston Gambler and was named USFL Player of the Year in 1984. When the USFL suspended operations, he went back to his contract with the Bills & began playing in 1986.

Jim Kelly was a Buffalo Bill for his entire NFL career; 1986-1996. He led the team to six AFC East Championships & four consecutive Super Bowl appearances. Even though the Bills did not come home with a Super Bowl Championship ring, they showed incredible resiliency by making it back four times in a row. No other team has been able to match this accomplishment. In 1997, he announced his decision to retire from the NFL.

On his own birthday, Valentine’s Day February 14, 1997 his first and only son, Hunter was born. Hunter was diagnosed with a fatal disease called Krabbe Leukodystrophy. He was given a life expectancy of 2 years. Jim & Jill established the Hunter’s Hope Foundation to provide research with respect to Krabbe Disease & other Leukodystrophies as well as becoming advocates for Universal Newborn Screening.

Kelly was inducted as part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2002 and at that time he was the 8^th quarterback in NFL history to be selected on the first year of eligibility. His prayers were answered and his son Hunter was able to attend the induction ceremony. His speech is said to be one of the best ever heard.

Hunter celebrated 8 years of life until he was laid to rest August 5, 2005.

Jim’s wife Jill is the Author of Without a Word: How a Boy’s Unspoken Love Changed Everything. A riveting memoir that reveals the Kelly family’s private struggle and how eight years with their severely disabled, terminally ill son, Hunter, unfolded in a redemptive and transforming manner. It’s a New York Times Best Seller.

On June 3, 2013, it was announced Kelly was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma, a form of cancer in his upper jaw. He underwent surgery at a Buffalo hospital in June and reported to news outlets shortly after the surgery was successful. In March 2014 after a follow-up test, Kelly’s cancer returned and he underwent radiation & chemotherapy treatments. Doctors confirmed in September of 2014 after biopsies had been taken that there is currently no sign of cancer. Jim will continue to be closely monitored.