One week away! Read biographies of the feature guests for the 2017 Sales and Entrepreneurship Networking Forum being held Wednesday January 18 at the new Harvest Moon Chicago in Wicker Park.

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Karla Mina, Radio Host, Market Overdrive, CEO - Equity Partners

8602435681?profile=originalKarla Mina, an agent associated with the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Halsted office, is a triple threat within the local real estate industry. In addition to her recognition as a successful agent, Karla Mina is highly active in local real estate organizations, and has cemented herself as a go-to authority on local industry analysis. “Real estate is my true passion, from the long term relationships I have forged over the years, to the countless contributions I’ve been fortunate enough to make within the local community,” said Karla Mina. “It’s been an immensely gratifying ride so far, and I hope to continue my success well into the future.” Karla Mina was named a member of the Coldwell Banker International Sterling Society in 2013, which recognizes the top 16% of all independent sales associates across the company. The veteran Realtor also earned the top residential real estate sales producer designation in the Coldwell Banker Lakeview office for 2014. All of which are the result of her commitment in providing personalized service to her client base, while educating them on the long term implications of each home, to ensure they’re getting their perfect property.

She has further asserted her status as a poster child for real estate, through a number of on-air news/lifestyle programs, and publications, including Chicago Agent Magazine, HGTV’s “Designed to Sell” and “House Hunters,” in addition to ABC News, LXTV’s “Open House”, and host of AM560’s “Market Overdrive” radio show. Mina is also deeply rooted in the local community and industry, serving on the WTTW Channel 11 Community Advisory Board, which supports learning programs for children, the Chicago Association of Realtors – Young Professionals Network and a representative for the National Association of Hispanic Realtors. Through these roles, she has built up key equity in the business, ultimately providing her the ability to continue growing her empire.

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Elvia Solis, Agent & Owner, State Farm

8602435494?profile=originalElvia Solis was born and raised in Monterrey, Mexico. Elvia came to Chicago when she was only 18 years of age. She worked full time and went to college taking evening classes attaining her Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from DePaul University.

Elvia started her career with State Farm in 1996. She initially began her career with State Farm as a receptionist, but after displaying strong leadership skills, she was soon promoted to office manager.

Just ten years ago, Elvia realized her dream of owning her own business and was appointed as a State Farm Agent in a “New Market”, which meant that when she opened her agency, she had zero policies on the book! In its first year, her agency became one of the top producers in the country. Also, since opening her agency, Elvia has qualified for several rewards as a State Farm agent such as trips to different parts of the world and the “Chairman’s Circle Award”, another recognition to only the top 3% of agents in the country. Her business has grown rapidly and her agency now services two locations in Pilsen and Bridgeport.

In addition, Elvia is also a dedicated business owner in her community and has been a volunteer and board member at “Mujeres Latinas en Acción” (Latin Women in Action). Elvia completed the training for domestic violence. She served as one of the representatives taking calls from the domestic violence hot line. She has volunteered at the Vagina Monologues with Mujeres Latinas en Accion and presented one of the monologues in the Spanish version.
She has also been a featured presenter and speaker on behalf of State Farm at financial literacy workshops that were held at events such as “Feria de la Mujer” (Fair for the Hispanic Woman) and “Tu Casa y Tu Dinero” (Your Home and Your Money).

Personally, Elvia is a passionate runner, she has completed 5 full Marathons and one ultra-marathon. She is currently a yoga student, even though she would like to teach in the future, she enjoys being a student of the practice.

Alberto Ortega, Senior Director, Strategic Account Management

8602436282?profile=originalAlberto Ortega develops and executes strategic sales plans that result in the achievement of sales, market share, account retention and market growth targets. In 2014, he helped to win $26M in new business and $39.5M in 2015. As a Senior Director of Strategic Account Management, Alberto works with clients such as Allstate, Ford Motor Company, and Harley Davidson to enhance client relationships and to retain existing business impacting revenues up to $100M. Prior to his role in business development, Alberto worked with the Sodexo Office of Diversity and Inclusion to align senior leadership with clients and influencers, support sales and operations cross functionally, and promote the corporate brand on both a local and national level.

Alberto holds a Master’s degree from the University of Chicago in addition to a Bachelor’s degree from Loyola University Chicago. He sits on the Board of Directors of La Casa Norte and maintains active membership in: the Chicago United Leaders’ Council, The Executives’ Club of Chicago Leadership Circle, The City Club of Chicago President’s Club, and the Chicago Commons’ Emerging Leadership Council. He leverages diversity and inclusion to form strong partnership with leaders in business and community to create business-and-community impact.

Natasha Solis, Director of Sales & Business Development , Rival Systems LLC

8602436085?profile=originalNatasha Solis is the Director of Sales and Business Development at Rival Systems, a Fintech startup that specializes in advanced multi- asset trading and risk management software. She was hired as employee number one in 2015 and has spent considerable time creating and bringing awareness to the Rival brand. In that short time her sales team has expanded into Europe, the company now has 23 employees and Rival has made a name for itself as a major player in the derivatives options space, winning multiple international awards. Natasha has used her vast network and consultative selling approach to advise on complex software sales of ultra-low latency trading, risk management and market access solutions to proprietary trading and market making firms, hedge funds, investment banks, and FCMs worldwide.

Over the last 15 years, Natasha has forged an impressive record of success throughout her career, with prior assignments as Sales Director for technology companies, WhenTech and Orc. Previously, she was Sales Director for the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), which gained her significant and relevant knowledge of exchange operations. Natasha spent her early career in VP roles at the brokerage firm, Advantage Futures and Wall Street investment bank, Jefferies, which allowed her to build substantial relationships with legions of professional traders and institutional clients across asset classes. Solis’ knowledge from working multiple aspects of the derivatives trading industry, her experience with international trade relations and fascination with travel have helped her to expand her global client base and open up new territories for every company she has been employed.

Natasha has been a supporter of many charitable organizations. Most recently achieving runner-up in the Woman of the Year Campaign for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS). She also received the Champions for Cures Award from LLS in 2016. Natasha raised over $60,000 in a ten week period that went towards finding a cure for blood cancers. This achievement won her a research award that she donated to the memory of her two grandmothers who have both passed away from cancer.

Natasha Solis was born and raised in Chicago, attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and obtained her degree in Economics and International Business with a minor in Spanish, that she completed during a semester abroad at Universidad at Granada. She holds a Series 3 - Futures Broker license and volunteers her time at numerous organizations. She is a member of Women in Listed Derivatives, 100 Women in Hedge Funds, the Futures Industry Association- Operations Committee, the Junior League Club of Chicago and was an original Securities Traders Association of Chicago – Women’s Collective Board member.

Natasha has been featured in Market Voice Magazine, Financial Technology Forums News, Chicago Magazine and CS Modern Luxury Magazine. She is a Metropolitan Leadership Institute graduate class of 2006. Natasha has a passion for travel, has lived in multiple cities in Spain and has visited 35 countries. Most importantly, Natasha is the proud mother of two wonder children, Eivissa (8)and Croix (6).

Tanya Flores, Director of Training & Development - Sales Trainer, AcademiaTriunfadores.com

8602436468?profile=originalTanya Flores was born in Chicago and is a CEO, serial digital entrepreneur, sales trainer, speaker, investor, YouTuber, and a socially-conscious leader. She is the Founder of Positive Impact Academy and the Director of Training and Sales for Academia Triunfadores, where she currently serves over 78,000 subscribers with sales advice and insight.

Tanya is the curator and co-organizer for TEDxPilsenWomen and creator of the Sell to Impact™ training program, where she helps entrepreneurs and sales professionals, to achieve greater business and life results.

Tanya is a graduate of DePaul University and has received leadership awards and recognitions from The Archdiocese of Chicago and Rotary International. She is married to a stroke survivor with aphasia, with who she raises two beautiful girls. She loves horses, obsessed with journals and life committed to helping people achieve their biggest dreams.

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