FEATURED GUEST SPEAKERS:
Jared Orton, President of the Savannah Bananas
Jared began working with Fans First Entertainment with Savannah’s sister team in Gastonia, NC. while he completed his degree in Sport Management at Belmont Abbey College. While with the Grizzlies, attendance grew to new heights for the franchise as Jared began to tap into new niches of fans in the marketplace. After the 2013 season in Gastonia, Jared became the Assistant General Manager of his hometown Burlington Royals.
Because of a relentless focus on entertainment and ticket sales, the Royals were fortunate to see tremendous growth in attendance and revenue during the 2014 and 2015 seasons. Jared is now taking those experiences, along with the experiences of Fans First Entertainment, to develop a value-packed, non-stop, entertainment experience for Savannah fans. Jared currently lives in Savannah with his wife, Kelsey.
Ryan Ogle, Championship Director, PGA of America
Ryan Ogle is the Championship Director for the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club. Since joining the PGA of America in 2012, Ryan has risen from intern to lead major championships, including multiple PGA and Senior PGA Championships. Known for his expertise in strategic planning, operations, and team leadership, he drove record ticket sales and revenue at the 2024 PGA Championship. Originally from Norman, Oklahoma, Ryan is an Oklahoma State University graduate and now resides in West Chester, Pennsylvania, where he continues to advance the PGA Championship’s impact on the community and the game of golf.
Anne Ryan, Deputy Secretary, Office of Tourism - Visit PA
With 20 years of experience building award-winning campaigns for iconic brands like IKEA, Wawa, Xfinity, Humana, Peloton, and more, Anne has been behind some of the most recognizable marketing work in the industry. Now, she brings that creative firepower to Pennsylvania, leading the charge to build a tourism brand that inspires folks from all over the world to experience The Great American Getaway. As the Commonwealth prepares to step onto the global stage in 2026, Anne and the Visit PA team are making sure that Pennsylvania is primed to break tourism records and inject new energy into regional economies across our Commonwealth.
Jennie Herreid, General Manager of Netflix House Philadelphia
The throughline of Jennie’s career is managing openings, new builds, and new business models in attractions and arts non-profits. Jennie joined the opening team for the first Netflix House in the country in November 2024, and is focused on leading the team through a successful November 12, 2025 opening to the public. Jennie’s recent openings include Squid Game: The Experience in October 2024, City Climb thrill experience in 2021, Edge Observation Deck in 2020, and The Shed arts center in 2019. Jennie is passionate about creating new models for customer service, running efficient operations, and setting teams up for success. Jennie lives in the Queen Village neighborhood of Philadelphia with her husband, Charlie, son, Luca and two cats.
Plus, don't miss an update from the Tourism Board on marketing, communications, sales & more
After the lunch, follow the signage through the casino to the Grand Ballroom for the Double Down After Party brought to you by the Valley Forge Casino Resort.
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Megan Tomlinson for more information at tomlinson@valleyforge.org
2025 Sponsors & Partners
