Dr. Jeff D. Standridge helps organizations and their leaders generate sustained results in the areas of innovation, strategy, profit growth, organizational transformation and leadership. Jeff is an Instrument-rated pilot in both single engine and multi-engine aircraft. Formerly a Vice President for Acxiom Corporation (www.Acxiom.com), he has led established and startup business units in North & South America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Jeff serves as Managing Director for the Conductor (www.ARConductor.org), as well as for Innovation Junkie (InnovationJunkie.com). He is a Co-founder and Managing Partner of Cadron Capital Partners (www.CadronCapital.com), and teaches in the College of Business at the University of Central Arkansas (www.UCA.edu). He is also retired from the U.S. Army, Arkansas Army National Guard, where he was recognized in 2000 as the Soldier of the Year by the 87th Troop Command. Dr. Standridge has been an invited speaker, trainer and consultant for numerous companies, institutions and organizations across five continents. He is also a best-selling author of three books, “The Innovator’s Field Guide: Accelerators for Entrepreneurs, Innovators & Change Agents,” and “The Top Performer’s Field Guide: Catalysts for Leaders, Innovators & All Who Aspire to Be,” and “Creating Startup Junkies: Building Sustainable Venture Ecosystems in Unexpected Places.” In addition to his executive coaching and custom-tailored consulting and CEO Advisory Services, he has received accolades for his world-class presentations, training programs and workshops. He and his wife Lori live in Conway, Arkansas where they spend as much time with their granddaughters as they possibly can.