Ted Ning - Executive Director of the LOHAS Conference, Executive Editor of the LOHAS Journal and www.lohas.com

Ted provides perspective about how responsible business practice should be presented and branded to the consumer. Furthermore, he can provide case study examples of companies that have transformed their business operations to become ‘green’ which have resulted in profitability and healthier work environments. Ted has been with LOHAS for 6 years and has been invited to speak internationally about the market to Universities, private and public companies and other business conferences. He has been interviewed by journalists from The New York Times, NBC, New Yorker, InStyle, Newsweek, various regional newspapers and lifestyle oriented radio programs. He is a contributing writer to Spa Business, American Spa magazine and Organic Style Taiwan. He also serves on several boards promoting sustainability, organic living and micro-credit enterprises.

Bill Di Stanisloa - Director of Spa and Salon at Amelia Island Plantation.

Bill Di Stanisloa brings over 22 years of experience in the field of Holistic Health and Nutrition. He received a Fine Arts Scholarship which accounts for his fine sense of humor and creative abilities. Bill’s hospitality experience and leadership skills led him into executive management domestically and globally for an on-line portfolio of wellness products and services in the beginning of the dot COM era. Most recent accomplishments include initiating and engaging one of the largest Green Certifications for a resort in Florida, The Amelia Island Plantation Resort encompassing over 1350 acres of environmentally friendly residential, commercial and recreational opportunities for guests, home-owners and visitors. With this feat he was appointed by the Florida Environmental Agency Green Lodging Division to create and lead the first Green Lodging Mentor Program. A 2-Day educational seminar to guide resort managers and to lead their company to Green initiatives.

Dori Soukup - InSPAration Management Principal-Host

As a global industry leader, Dori is a frequent speaker at spa conferences; she has developed and conducted many business seminars for thousands of professionals. Dori’s leadership and consulting expertise has positively impacted the success of spa professionals worldwide. Her articles are published and featured in leading trade publications. As president of InSPAration Management, her firm specializes in consulting, executive coaching, and advanced business educational programs such as seminars and webinars.