Date
October 17, 2025
Location
Bayside Church (10000 Alantown Dr.)
Time
8:00am - 4:00pm
Tickets
Member: $95 & Non-Member: $125
Placer Valley is the region’s largest business summit, bringing together South Placer’s economic leaders to connect and collaborate. This event features a business trade show, informational sessions, guest speakers, lunch, and happy hour.
Announcing our Closing Keynotes for Placer Valley 2025!
We’re thrilled to welcome Colin Shaughnessy, Executive VP of Leasing at Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW), and Geoffrey Mason, Executive VP of Asset Management & Development at URW, as our Closing Keynote speakers. More Speakers coming soon!
View sponsorship opportunities and purchase tickets HERE.
Booth space is also available but limited. This is an incredible opportunity to showcase your business to hundreds of attendees!
2025 Speakers
David Ruslin - 9:00am - 10:00am
David Ruslin, Quick6 Delivery, Inc. an Amazon Delivery Service Partner
From Click to Doorstep: Inside Amazon’s Delivery Partner Network
What does it take to get from “Buy Now” to “Delivered” in record time? The answer: innovation, partnerships, and flawless execution. In this opening keynote, you’ll get an inside look at Amazon’s last-mile logistics machine and the Delivery Service Partners who make it possible. Hear how Amazon redefined speed, scale, and service—and discover takeaways that can help any business adapt and thrive in the Next Normal.
David Ruslin is the founder and owner of Quick6 Delivery, Inc., an Amazon Delivery Service Partner (DSP) headquartered in Roseville, California. Since its launch in September 2020, Quick6 has grown to employ more than 50 team members and has earned recognition as one of Amazon’s most respected DSPs, delivering excellence in last-mile logistics.
Before founding Quick6, David built a distinguished career as Pacific Region Director working with MillerCoors, where he negotiated sponsorships with NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL franchises. He played a key role in developing innovative marketing programs that connected these premier partnerships to retail, fueling sales growth for iconic brands such as Blue Moon, Coors Light, and Miller Lite.
In addition to his professional achievements, David has dedicated time to community involvement as a youth coach and umpire for Rocklin Little League and as a football coach in both the Rocklin and Oakmont (Roseville) youth football programs. Alongside his wife, Diana Ruslin—a former Rocklin City Council member and 2013 Mayor—they remain deeply engaged in public service and community life.
Their son, Garrett Ruslin, is a rare "double eagle" from Georgia Southern University, having earned both an undergraduate degree in Political Science with a minor in History and a Master’s in Public Administration. Garrett currently serves as the Downtown Development Director for Hinesville, Georgia.
With a career spanning corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, and community service, David brings a wealth of experience in business growth, leadership, and civic engagement. His journey offers audiences both inspiration and practical insights, making him a compelling and impactful keynote speaker.
10:15am - 11:00am - Inside Access Session 1: AI
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Elizabeth Edwards, Founder of Volume PR and Engagement Science Lab
12:15pm - 1:15pm - Inside Access Session 2: AI
- Elizabeth Edwards, Founder of Volume PR and Engagement Science Lab
10:15am - 11:00am - Inside Access Session 1: Growth in the Region
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Dominick Casey Roseville City Manager
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Wes Heathcock, Loomis Town Manager
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Sean Rabe, Auburn City Manager
- Sean Scully, Lincoln City Manager
- Ally Zimmermann, Rocklin City Manager
*Moderated by Placer County Economic Development Director, Gloria Stearns
12:15pm - 1:15pm - Inside Access Session 2: Growth in the Region
- Dominick Casey Roseville City Manager
- Wes Heathcock, Loomis Town Manager
- Sean Rabe, Auburn City Manager
- Sean Scully, Lincoln City Manager
- Ally Zimmermann, Rocklin City Manager
10:15 - 11:00am - Inside Access Session 1: Cybersecurity
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Sacramento Field Office FBI Representative
12:15pm - 1:15pm - Inside Access Session 2: Security in the Region
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Morgan Gire, Placer County District Attorney
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Troy Bergstrom, Roseville Chief of Police
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Wayne Woo, Placer County Sheriff
10:15am - 11:00pm - Session 1: Managing a Generational Workforce
- Kim Menzel, Kaiser Permanente
- Rick Wylie, Villara
- Luke Noland, Fourscore Coffee
12:15am - 1:15pm - Session 2: Young Professional in the Region
- Ignite Young Professionals
2:15pm - 3:00pm - Colin Shaughnessy & Geof Mason, Unibail - Rodamco - Westfield
Presentation Takeaways:
- Historical Perspective
- The Galleria timeline and Future
- How to adapt to ever changing retail environments
- Retail Trends and Market Shifts
- What’s next for the Galleria
Colin Shaughnessy, Executive VP of Leasing
In his role as Executive Vice President of Leasing for Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) in the United States, Colin Shaughnessy is responsible for overseeing all leasing activities throughout the company’s U.S. portfolio of 15+ shopping centers, including such flagship assets as Westfield Century City and Westfield Topanga & The Village in Los Angeles; Westfield Valley Fair in Silicon Valley; Westfield UTC in San Diego; Westfield Garden State Plaza in New Jersey; Westfield World Trade Center in New York City; Westfield Montgomery in Bethesda, Maryland; and Westfield Old Orchard in Skokie, Illinois. A graduate of Stanford University, Colin first joined Westfield in 2002 and has served in a variety of leadership positions within the organization’s Leasing and Center Management / Operations divisions.
Geoff Mason, Executive VP of Asset Management and Development
Geoff Mason is Executive Vice President of Asset Management and Development at Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) in the U.S. where he is leading the company’s evolution from legacy shopping malls to multi-faceted mixed-use lifestyle destinations. URW owns, develops and operates sustainable, high-quality real estate assets in the most dynamic cities in Europe and the United States.
With almost 20 years experience, Geoff helped launch and accelerate the portfolio's mixed-use program including major redevelopments at Westfield Garden State Plaza featuring a mixed-use development of 550 residences, green spaces, and a restored Sprout Brook; Westfield Old Orchard which combines best-in-class retail, chef-led dining, entertainment, gourmet markets, health and wellness amenities and 360 luxury residences alongside green space and outdoor lounges; and an expansion at Westfield Topanga that includes Topanga Social, a one-of-a-kind culinary and entertainment destination; a dine-in movie theater; an upscale bocce and bowling destination; and an expanded luxury retail offering.
Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor:
Gold Sponsor:
Silver Sponsors:
Bronze Sponsor:
Community West Bank
First Northern Bank
Jessup University
Milkman Toner
Placer County Office of Education
Placer County Water Agency
Placer Valley Tourism
Roseville Electric Utilities
Roseville Enviromental Utilities
Sierra College
Sinclair, Wilson, Baldo, & Chamberlain Attorneys At Law
Union Pacific Railroad
Westfield Galleria
Westpark Communities
Premium Booth:
Bouchard Communications
C12 Business Forums
Combined Insurance
Denio's Farmers Market
Employers Select Insurance Services Inc / OneDigital
Frayji Design Group
JMC Homes
Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann and Girard
Lund Construction
PRIDE Industries
Randy Peters Catering & Event Center
River Valley Community Bank
SD IT Solutions
Sacramento Airport
Sequoia Advisory Group
Surveillance Audio Video
Taylor Builders
Teichert Construction
Tri Counties Bank
Wood Rodgers
Booth:
Bender Insurance Solutions
CalChamber
Far West Forest Products
Farmers Ins - Elizabeth Guerrero
Folsom Lake HVAC
GRDN Media
PDC Technology, Inc.
The Rising Zone
Veteran's Workforce Alliance