Workplace Wellness in 2025: Boosting Retention and Performance

Please join us for a breakfast, networking, and panel discussion on Workplace Wellness in 2025: Boosting Retention and Performance through Wellbeing.

The panel will be moderated by Christian Naes, Client Advocate with Lockton Companies. Expert panelists include:

• Katherine Clark-Hogan - VP, Market Manager at PNC Bank
• Jake Jessop - Senior People Operations/ HR Consultant at vcfo

• Dani Kimlinger - CEO at MINES and Associates

The event will be held at the cafe inside Lockton Companies (8110 E. Union Avenue, Suite 100, Denver, Colorado 80237).

MODERATOR

Christian's passion for optimizing organizational talent is deeply rooted in the concept of "Cura Personalis," a Latin phrase meaning "care for the whole person." Recognizing that a large portion of life is spent at work, Christian is dedicated to helping companies improve employee health while controlling costs through the strategic design of benefits and total rewards. As a leader in Lockton’s People Solutions practice, Christian aligns global resources with organizational needs to develop and implement impactful, people-focused initiatives. With a decade of HR experience specializing in total rewards, Christian collaborates with employers managing workforces ranging from 100 to 160,000 employees.

PANELIST

PANELIST

Jake Jessop is an innovative people operations professional with years of experience supporting high-growth teams and customizing HR solutions to boost performance, employee engagement, and profitability. He is highly skilled in improving HR processes, building and delivering value-add programs, and navigating complex employee relations in both in-person and virtual workplaces.

Jake enjoys time in the outdoors, especially camping, hiking, skiing, and exploring with his two dogs.

PANELIST

Dr. Daniél (Dani) Kimlinger, PhD, MHA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, is the Chief Executive Officer of MINES and Associates. Dani has a background in human resources and organizational psychology and leadership. Beyond her professional endeavors, Dani actively contributes to the community by volunteering and serving on various non-profit and professional boards. Her dedication and contributions were acknowledged when she was honored as a Titan 100 CEO in Colorado in 2021 and 2022.

Dani’s academic background includes an undergraduate degree in Psychology and Sociology, and she holds a Master of Health Administration (MHA). She furthered her education by completing a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, specializing in Business Psychology. To enhance her leadership skills, Dani also earned a certificate in Executive Leadership from Cornell University. With a passion for people, she finds joy in various activities such as reading, running, weightlifting, and outdoor pursuits like backpacking, hiking, snowboarding, trail running, and camping.

Thank you to all event cohosts for making this event possible!

Host or Publisher vcfo