Speakers

Born from the loins of the proud Midwest, Aaron grew up on a steady stream of Legos, Star Wars, family trips, drawing, skateboarding and snowboarding. After making a name for himself as art director for Snowboarder magazine and Portland design firm Cinco, Aaron stepped out on his own in 2004 to start The Draplin Design Company. Since then, he has rolled up his sleeves for brands ranging from Burton Snowboards to President Obama.

Chris CARESNONE is known for his unique ability to bridge cultural gaps through food and shared experiences. With a passion for personal development and a focus on bringing people together, Chris built a community on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. Through his CARESNONE brand, Chris promotes inclusivity, positivity, and the power of embracing diverse perspectives. His dynamic storytelling and engaging content have earned him opportunities to collaborate with notable brands and organizations. As a professional speaker, Chris is committed to inspiring others to break barriers and create meaningful connections in both personal and professional spaces.

Brian has been in real estate media, marketing and technology since 1997. Before Co-Founding 1000WATT, Brian served as President of Inman, real estate’s leading trade media company.

Marc has spent much of his career helping brands say something authentic and new. Marc’s 40 years of brand-building experience has helped many real estate companies discover their true brilliance and differentiation.

Jessica creates compelling brand strategies and messaging that connects. She has a nose for narrative that she developed in her years as a journalist, and a knack for finding the twist that helps brands stand out. Jessica was formerly Managing Editor and VP of Content at Inman, and has also worked in tech PR and content strategy across industries. She works with 1000WATT clients to express their truth clearly and powerfully.

Brandon A.F. Sonnier is a multidisciplinary designer and creative director focusing on brand identity, design strategy, and creative leadership. He creates detailed, imaginative, and holistic solutions to design challenges and brand building. Brandon has been with 1000WATT for 5 years working on identity systems for real estate brands of all sizes.

Kate has built her career driving effective communication and productive collaboration, while both shaping and executing on brand strategies and marketing efforts. She has managed brands in proptech (Vacasa), fintech (Simple) and mortgage (Umpqua Bank), and works with 1000WATT clients every day to develop breakthrough strategies.