Vince Lorefice | Galveston Parks Board
The Best Way to Predict the Future is to Create It


Join Vince as he delves into the rich tapestry of Galveston's history, from surviving the devastating 1900 Storm—the deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history—to the innovative measures now in place to protect its future. Learn about the city's significant contributions to American culture, from being the birthplace of Juneteenth and a central immigration hub (2nd only to Ellis Island) to hosting the inaugural Miss Universe pageant on Galveston's beaches. This session will illuminate how, despite its modest size, Galveston has played a colossal role in shaping the nation. Vince's engaging narrative will honor the past and spotlight the resilient strategies and infrastructure enhancements aimed at safeguarding Galveston against future calamities. Join us to uncover the profound legacy and ongoing evolution of this remarkable island.

Speaker Bio:
Vincent (Vince) P. Lorefice is currently the Executive Director of Coastal Operations for the Galveston Park Board of Trustees. As the Executive Director, Vince oversees 6 destination parks as well as 32 miles of coastline along Galveston Island. Prior to Vince relocating to Galveston Texas in 2021, he was the Town Manager of Wickenburg Arizona. Vince has held many positions over his 23 years in the public sector such as Public Works Director, Internal Services Manager, Facility/Fleet Manager, Fleet Supervisor and Fleet Technician.

Vince is married to Breanne Lorefice and has three children. Hobbies include collecting cars, coaching baseball and taking long walks on the beach.

Vince studied Automotive Technology at Pima Community College in Tucson, AZ before opening V&B Motorsport in 2000. Vince is a Certified Public Management (CPM) through Arizona State University and has completed the Public Sector Leadership program through Cornell University. Vince is currently studying to become a Certified Coastal Practitioner through ASBPA.  

Connection to FleetPros
Vince joined Rocky Mountain Fleet Management Association in 2001, in 2004 Vince received the Fleet Manager of the Year award at the annual conference in Reno. From 2005 through 2011 Vince managed the AZ Chapter scholarship program before becoming the AZ Chapter Vice Chair from 2012-2013 then Chapter Chair 2014-2015. In 2015 Vince was elected to the National Board as President Elect, he then served as National President in 2016 and 2017. Vince was part of the leadership group that rebranded the annual conference to FleetCon, transitioned the association to the new name of Fleet Professional Association (FleetPros), and hired MDS as the association management firm. In 2019 FleetPros honored Vince as an Honorary Lifetime Member.   




Lisa Walden | Good Company Consulting
Connecting Across Generations:  Five Generations at Work

There’s no question that each generation brings a unique perspective into the workplace. Whether it’s embracing emojis in communication, asking for efficiency in meetings, establishing clarity through hierarchy, or demanding more flexible schedules… every generation has left its mark. Unfortunately, lack of generational awareness can make it easy for workplace dynamics to sour. Rather than seeking to understand, we start to point fingers. Communication and collaboration suffer, engagement dips, and leaders find themselves asking “what can I do to keep everyone happy?”

This presentation takes a closer look at each generation to create a deeper understanding of why we all behave the way we do. Through this lens, it offers implementable strategies to improve connection across generational divides.

Attendee takeaways:

• Decrypting every generation’s formative years, and how those years inform distinct generational identities
• Identifying the potential areas for disconnect across generations
• Spotlight on how the newest generation, gen z, will shake up the workplace

Speaker Bio:
Lisa X Walden is a speaker, author, and consultant dedicated to helping people create authentic, empowering workplaces that don't inspire the dreaded Sunday scaries. As co-founder of Good Company Consulting, she's delivered her message to organizations across the globe and strives to create deep mindset shifts that help people better collaborate, communicate, and prepare for the workplace of the future. Lisa is co-author of Managing Millennials for Dummies, and is currently wrapping up her next book, The Future is Human: How the Pandemic Made the Case for People-First Workplaces.