Spring 2025
Chris Jones, Director of Robotic Power Tools, Stryker
January 28 - February 4 , 2026
BS Electrical Technology (Purdue University), MBA (Ball State)
Chris Jones began his career in 1984 at Delco Electronics (GM) where he held various leadership roles which included project and program leadership focusing on the develop of custom automotive electronics for major automotive manufacturers. During this phase he also led the deployment of Six Sigma and other innovation methods where he earned his Six Sigma Master Blackbelt certification. In 2013 he joined Stryker leading the development of orthopedic robotic power tools. During his career, Jones has excelled in team development and strategic development and implementation to navigate the significant challenges of complex product development.
Chris Jones's LinkedIn profile
TOPIC AREAS: Leadership, Team Building, Complex Product Development, Structured Problem Solving, Mentoring, Boy Scouts of America, General Aviation
Jeni Arndt, Former Mayor Fort Collins, Colorado
February 18-24, 2026
Jeni Arndt grew up in Fort Collins, CO. She has an MA in Geography from the Univ. of CO and an MA in Special Ed. from Purdue University in IN. After teaching special education, she earned a Ph.D. in Literacy and Language from Purdue.
Her professional experience includes Congressional intern, ESL teacher, Peace Corps volunteer, special ed teacher, middle school principal, International Baccalaureate Coordinator, university faculty member and department head.
Jeni volunteered on school boards in Lafayette, IN and Mozambique. She served on the Fort Collins Commission on Disability as well as Childsafe before running for State Representative in 2014. As a State Representative she focused on water, agriculture, small business and public education.
After 3+ terms in the General Assembly she was elected Mayor of Fort Collins in April 2021 and re-elected in 2023.
TOPIC AREAS: Leadership, Community Engagement and Development, Civic Engagement, Government, Civility & Kindness, Public Good.