Meet the Speakers of
Wichita Digital Day 2026
Luis Rodriguez
Currently serving as President of TEC Systems Group, Luis leads one of Kansas’s most advanced engineering and data analytics firms, helping manufacturers, municipalities, and industrial operations unlock the power of automation and AI to solve mission-critical challenges. Prior to joining TEC, Luis served as President of keycentrix™, where he helped transform the company into a national competitor in the specialty pharmacy software space.
Luis has spent over two decades shaping the future of technology in Kansas through leadership roles in both startups and enterprise organizations, including Bombardier Aerospace, High Touch Technologies, and his early venture, NerdUnit. He is a founding board member and past Chair of FlagshipKansas.Tech, a statewide organization driving tech growth, policy change, and workforce development. In 2019, his advocacy helped lead to the inclusion of computer science in Kansas high school graduation requirements. In 2023, Luis was honored as the Tech Visionary of the year by the Kansas Tech Council on stage with Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak.
In addition to being a member of the Forbes Technology Council, Luis has served on the boards of Workforce Alliance, Dress for Success, and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and has contributed to multiple education and workforce initiatives through partnerships with Wichita Public Schools and the Wichita Chamber.
Originally from Puerto Rico, Luis has called Wichita home for nearly 30 years. Away from his day job, Luis is deeply dedicated to his family and loves to keep up with their antics and interests. They set the tone for everything we do.
Angie Callen
Focused, approachable, and driven by results, our sales manager is all about building strong relationships. They help connect people to the right solutions—Angie Callen is a former engineer who loves people—a rare combination that’s shaped her career as an executive coach, author, and speaker. As the founder of The Modern Coach and Career Benders, she helps executives, leaders, entrepreneurs, and coaches use their voice with confidence and intention in a world where authenticity is becoming a competitive edge.
Angie is also the author of the acclaimed new release, Scary Good: Discovering Life Beyond the Sunday Scaries, a book for the burnt out, the brave, and everyone in between. Known for her contagious energy, quick wit, and uncanny ability to make complex ideas feel simple, she equips leaders to elevate their visibility without losing their values.
When she’s not coaching or speaking, Angie can be found mountain biking with her dog, Steve, adventuring with her husband Jim, or hanging with her cat, Tacocat, at home in the Colorado mountains. clarity and care.
Mike Allton
Mike Allton is an AI Consultant, international speaker, and author who believes the era of "playing" with AI is over. The market has moved on to performance.
In his day job as the Director of Partner-led Growth at Agorapulse, Mike operates in the trenches of modern sales. He knows the frustration of "pilot purgatory" - where you have a dozen cool AI tools but your team is still buried in spreadsheets. Unlike theorists who talk about what AI could do, Mike is a guide who uses these tools daily to hit real revenue targets.
Through The AI Hat, Mike helps organizations build their own digital crews. He moves leaders away from the risks of "shadow AI" and toward governed, practical workflows where AI agents handle the research and admin, freeing up humans to handle the relationships.
Mike has spent over a decade translating geek-speak into plain English. He is the host of The AI Hat Podcast, co-author of The Ultimate Guide to Social Media Marketing, and a trusted advisor for leaders ready to stop talking about the future of sales and start building it.
Brian Piper
Brian Piper is an author, award-winning international keynote speaker, and consultant. Brian has been optimizing digital content since 1996.
Brian wrote Epic Content Marketing for Higher Education and co-authored the second edition of Epic Content Marketing with Joe Pulizzi. He is the host of the AI for U podcast, which focuses on practical AI implementation and use cases in higher education institutions.
When he’s not creating data visualizations, he teaches wingsuit skydiving and spends time with his wife and six children.
Dennis Yu
CEO of BlitzMetrics, a digital marketing company which partners with schools to train young adults. We offer courses, implementation, and consulting. I help digital agencies grow, serving doctors and real estate agents as fractional CTO.
Jeff Sieh
Jeff Sieh is a content creator, live streamer, and host of Social Media News Live. He specializes in content repurposing, helping creators maximize the value of their content by distributing it across various platforms. Jeff is known for his engaging and humorous style, often mixing practical advice with wit, and has built a community of solopreneurs, marketers, and content creators. He’s also passionate about using AI to repurpose content and craft images, and he teaches others how to leverage AI in these areas.
Additionally, Jeff is involved in video production, podcasting, and speaking at events. His work is all about making content creation smarter and more efficient while keeping it fun.
Scott Simson
Scott Simson is the CEO of Raffiti Media, a YouTube management and consulting agency that helps businesses grow through strategic video content. With over a decade of experience in digital marketing and content creation, Scott has built a reputation for helping brands drive revenue and engagement on YouTube.
He is also the co-founder of AI Marketing World, a top conference for business owners integrating AI strategy, and a successful content creator himself with YouTube channels that have amassed hundreds of thousands of subscribers. Passionate about mentorship and family entrepreneurship, Scott continues to empower creators and business owners with insights on content strategy and growth.
Mandy McEwen
Mandy McEwen is the Founder and CEO of Mod Girl Marketing and Luminetics, and the creator of Next Wave, an AI-powered GTM and LinkedIn system that helps founders and consultants build authentic personal brands at scale. Featured in Forbes, Inc., and HuffPost, she has spent 15+ years helping B2B founders and teams turn their online presence into a consistent, revenue-driving pipeline.
She is an international keynote speaker, podcast host, and trusted advisor to sales and marketing teams, known for teaching modern social selling, personal branding, and AI-powered GTM strategies that actually drive revenue.
Michael King
Michael King graduated from North Central University with a B.S. in Humanities and Fine Arts. He earned his M.S. in Leadership from Bellevue University and holds a Certified Executive Coach credential.
With nearly twenty years of hands-on experience leading teams and organizations, Michael has spent the past five years working with a diverse range of clients, from solo entrepreneurs to top company executives.
Michael's coaching style combines critical thinking with a strong sense of humor, making his approach engaging, effective, and digestible. He specializes in building the systems, strategies, and structures that enable organizations to navigate business growth and change.