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Speed Channel Reporter Wendy Venturini and Businessman Philathropist Stephen Paletta Speak at Opening Ceremony Joseph Galli, Chief Executive Officer of Techtronic Industries Speaks at Closing Ceremony
The SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference officially begins on Tuesday, June 23, with inspirational and motivational speeches by SPEED CHANNEL reporter Wendy Venturini and businessman philanthropist Stephen Paletta. The conference ends on Friday, June 26 with a closing address by Joseph Galli, Jr., Chief Executive Officer of Techtronic Industries. |
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Wendy Venturini Stephen Paletta In 2004, he found his answer when he traveled to Rwanda - a trip that changed his life. "For the first time, I was really hands-on and connected to the plight of the poor and the Third World," he says. "The images and the people I got to know would not allow me to just go back to work and worry about making my own money." As a result, Paletta and his family financially adopted and continue too support ten children in Africa. He also created The International Education Exchange, a nonprofit organization that builds schools and libraries, and trains teachers in Africa. Since being awarded one million dollars for winning Oprah’s Big Give, Paletta founded a second nonprofit organization, Stephen’s Journey Foundation. Stephen’s Journey is dedicated to shining a light on social entrepreneurs around the world and the organizations they’ve founded and to provide a portal for donors to find effective, accountable grassroots nonprofit groups. Joseph Galli, Jr. Galli joined the Group in 2006 as the chief executive officer of Techtronic Industries and was appointed as chief executive officer and executive director of TTI effective February 1, 2008. He is responsible for executing group strategies, building customer relationships, and strengthening the group’s leading brand portfolio. He is highly focused on producing innovative products and developing new businesses ensuring the Group’s maximum performance. He also manages the experienced global leadership team that delivers TTI’s operational excellence. Galli joined Black & Decker in 1980 where he worked for over 19 years and held various high-level management positions, rising to the position of president of its worldwide power tools and accessory division. During his tenure at Black & Decker, he was responsible for the highly successful launch of the “DEWALT®” Brand heavy-duty power tools in 1992. After leaving Black & Decker, Mr Galli joined Amazon.com where he was president and chief operating officer from 1999 to 2000. From 2001 to 2005, he was a director and chief executive officer of Newell Rubbermaid Inc. Mr Galli graduated from the University of North Carolina in 1980 with a bachelor of science in business administration. In 1987, he obtained an MBA from Loyola College in Baltimore, Md. |
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