Ahmed Abdelsalam
State of the Industry Update
Ahmed Abdelsalam, an Associate Partner at Stonehaven Cozmix group, has over 10 years of experience in consulting and finance. He has successfully delivered strategy and DD projects in a wide range of sectors, including major animal health due diligence projects and value creation projects for major PE funds. Prior to joining Stonehaven, he was a consultant at Bain & Company. He holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
Adam Christman, DVM, MBA
Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, is the chief veterinary officer for dvm360® — an MJH Life Sciences® company — who oversees content strategy and development and is the brand voice and personality for dvm360®’s multimedia channels. As a charismatic leader, he brings wit, humor, and authenticity to animal health care as the host of a new web-based talk show, dvm360 Live!™, The Vet Blast Podcast, continuing education webinars, and live media broadcasts. Christman also has been in private practice and shelter medicine for 18 years and is currently a member and treasurer of the New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association. He received his DVM degree from Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in Ames, Iowa, and his MBA from Aspen University in Denver, Colorado.
Mike Foster
Your Guide to AI Mastery: Essential Tools, Practical Strategies, and Smart Implementation for UVSA Members
AI is evolving rapidly, and UVSA members need both practical tools and strategic approaches to keep pace without getting overwhelmed. In this session, Mike Foster shares current AI capabilities that can improve your operations and provides actionable strategies for thoughtfully managing AI implementation within your organization. You'll learn techniques for integrating AI into your workflows and how to evaluate and adopt new AI features as they emerge. This session balances immediate productivity gains with sustainable approaches to AI adoption, helping you avoid common pitfalls while positioning your organization to benefit from AI's ongoing evolution. Leave with specific tools you can implement and a practical approach for managing AI growth in your business.
Mike Foster is a true AI expert who lives and breathes the latest AI tools and technologies to help organizations stay ahead of the game. With his infectious passion for AI, Mike's presentation is not just informative but also incredibly exciting, offering unparalleled insights into the limitless possibilities of AI. Prepare to be amazed and inspired by the power of AI to transform your organization!
Connor Lokar
Few economists present their insights with the authority, accuracy, and humor that Connor Lokar brings to the stage. From the intimate executive retreat to trade association keynotes, he delivers with charm and candor, rousing and enlightening all who attend his talks. As a millennial, Connor brings a new perspective to the world of economics, delivering ITR’s industry-leading accuracy to current C-suite executives while forging connections with the next generation of business leaders. Connor specializes in construction but consults and presents to businesses across all industries, helping them grow revenue and remain profitable through an ever-changing business cycle.
Chad Terrel
State of the Industry Update
Chad Terrel, Head of Business Development at Stonehaven Cozmix Group, has 30+ years of experience in sales, marketing, and operations within the Animal Health industry and holds a certification in Leadership and Performance Coaching from Brown University. He has held executive leadership roles at Patterson Animal Health, where he drove significant growth in private label brands and led cross-functional marketing and business development teams. His executive experience also includes senior commercial roles at Novartis Animal Health. He holds a BSA from University of Georgia.
