Keynote Speakers
Matt Elwell

Matt Elwell
Play, Fear, Truth, Courage . . . you know, the easy stuff!
Matt Elwell will kick-off the morning with an upbeat and positive presentation that will lead participants through an interactive keynote session, rooted in the fundamental principles of the art of improvisation. These simple truths, when applied to life leadership, and organizational development can help individuals unlock the innovation tools that lead team members, managers, and executives to move forward! Throw away your fears, let yourself have a little fun and get ready to be inspired and become a true claims industry champion!

Karel Murray

Karel Murray
Speaks from experience!
Clients love her ability to deliver meaningful content in a highly entertaining program. As an accomplished humorist, speaker, writer, and instructor, she is consistently ranked as an outstanding element of her client’s programs.

In her past career experiences as a Regional Human Resources Manager in the commercial insurance fields and as the Broker Manager of a successful franchise real estate branch office, Karel specialized in coaching, marketing, problem solving, designing premier service structures and developing effective personal development programs for her employees and sales associates.

Karel has received numerous honors for her community involvement including the Blue Springs Missouri Chamber of Commerce Ambassador’s Award, and has earned the Distinguished Real Estate Instructor (DREI) designation from the Real Estate Educators Association (REEA). Having completed her responsibilities as the Chairperson for the 2006 REEA Las Vegas Convention, Karel continues to serve as Secretary on the national Real Estate Educators Association Board of Directors.

In 2000, Karel Murray established Our Branch, Inc., a national professional speaking and training company. She brings her expertise, life experiences and humor to every product and program she creates. Karel is the author of Straight Talk: Getting Off The Curb, Think Forward!®, (a monthly permission-based e-newsletter), and The Profitability Blueprint Series: Career Building Concepts for the Real Estate Licensee.