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Join us for an enlightening networking event at Cahoots in Ann Arbor.

Our panel discussion will feature three distinguished professionals:

  • Frank Kinney, owner of Kinney Capital, a trusted financial consulting firm
  • Marti McLeish, co-owner of Noble Co, specializing in improving communication and driving accountability
  • Sarah Okin, founder of Waverley Consulting Group, a Strategic HR Consultancy dedicated to bringing the best out of people through tailored people solutions and strategic guidance.

With decades of combined experience, our panelists will share insights and strategies for achieving organizational growth and success. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in a thought-provoking discussion, followed by networking and coffee.

Event Details

  • Price: FREE! Please do register as space is limited. 
  • Location: Cahoots is located at 206 E Huron St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104. Enter on E. Huron Street and continue into the building towards the back. 
  • Timing: Coffee and informal networking from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Panel discussion starts at 8:30 a.m., followed by more networking until 10:00 a.m.
  • Parking: Paid street parking is available in downtown Ann Arbor for your convenience.
  • About the Location: Cahoots is a coworking space and event venue in downtown Ann Arbor, fostering the local entrepreneur and tech community. They offer a cafe with specialty beverages, but drip coffee will be provided in the event space.

About the Panelists

Frank Kinney, founder of Kinney Capital, boasts over 20 years of corporate and managerial finance experience. With a proven track record in operational efficiency assessment, IT infrastructure, and liquidity management, Frank’s leadership is characterized by integrity, transparency, and inclusion. Having served as CFO for various firms across diverse industries, including professional services, manufacturing, and consumer goods, Frank brings a wealth of strategic insight to our discussion on enabling scale through fractional support. 

Marti McLeish, co-founder of Noble co, is an Innovative and outcomes-oriented Strategy Consultant with extensive progressive experience within the financial services industry Marti provides meaningful and hands-on leadership, strategic planning and execution, business development and sales planning, and operational excellence. She is adept in overseeing project and program development and management that enables business expansion, enhances revenue streams, builds stakeholder and partner relationships, and transforms the company culture. Marti is experienced in promoting team collaboration and continuous improvement initiatives to achieve the mission and goals of the organization.

Sarah Okin, founder of Waverley Consulting Group, offers executive-level strategic HR consulting services with a focus on people acquisition, development, engagement, and retention. With a passion for enabling scale through innovative people practices, Sarah leverages her extensive experience to provide tailored solutions that drive organizational growth. A relentless problem solver and advocate for employee empowerment, Sarah’s expertise in talent acquisition and engagement will provide invaluable insights into our discussion on fractional support strategies for organizational success.