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2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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July 23, 2026   

Noon - 9:00 pm

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Why should you apply?

Our company is made up of people who actually change the world—and does it creatively. Our mission is to solve problems as creatively exploring new paradigms as uniquely as possible. We are looking for thought leaders who want to be part of a fast-paced and groundbreaking environment.

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Why should you apply?

Our company is made up of people who actually change the world—and does it creatively. Our mission is to solve problems as creatively exploring new paradigms as uniquely as possible. We are looking for thought leaders who want to be part of a fast-paced and groundbreaking environment.

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12 pm

Welcome and Introductions

Our VP of Product Marketing, Ingrid Wantuch, kicks off the event with a welcome message.

Location: Blue Room

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  • Overview
  • Agenda
  • Venue
  • Directions
  • Travel
  • Service Recognition
  • Attire
  • RSVP
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June 
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2024

2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

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Your Role. Your Impact. Your Future

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Noon – 9:00 p.m.

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Enhance your user experience and build brand equity with your design vernacular.

Join fellow Southeast Series Associates at the Georgia World Congress Center as we celebrate the legacy you’ve helped build and look ahead to the future we’ll shape together.

you.

See below for important travel and logistics information.

2026 Southeast SOTC Award Nominations

Recognizing excellence, impact, and leadership. Let's take a moment to recognize each other for our hard work and contributions to the Southeast Series.

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June 
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June 
12
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2024
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View our open roles:

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  • : Join colleagues from throughout the Southeast Series at Mercedes-Benz Stadium to celebrate what we love most about working at Lockton - YOU. The 2024 State of the Companies event is on June 11, and we are looking forward to welcoming you for networking, company updates, fun, games, and food. Please see below for important travel and logistics information.

What to expect

  • We provide many opportunities to innovate and solve complex, real-world problems and are rapidly growing
  • We are on the search for the best and brightest recruits from around the world and want to get to know you
  • We also want know know what sort of professional and intellectual environment you need to feel fulfilled

Join colleagues from throughout the Southeast Series at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium to celebrate what we love most about working at Lockton. 

You. 

The 2024 State of the Companies event is on June 11, and we look forward to welcoming you to Atlanta for networking, company updates, fun, games, and food. Please see below for important travel and logistics information.

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Agenda

Noon - 2:00 p.m.

  • Arrivals & Lunch

Speaker presentation by our Co-Founders Timothy Staples and Jeffrey Hunt.

Location: Pink Room

2:00 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.

Welcome and Series Update

“What Makes an Effective Virtual Event?” is a roundtable panel, hosted by moderator Leslie Patel. 

Location: Orange Room

3:20 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.

Break

“What Makes an Effective Virtual Event?” is a roundtable panel, hosted by moderator Leslie Patel. 

Location: Orange Room

3:50 p.m. - 4:20 p.m.

Keynote Address

“What Makes an Effective Virtual Event?” is a roundtable panel, hosted by moderator Leslie Patel. 

Location: Orange Room

4:20 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Awards Presentation

Our VP of Product Marketing, Ingrid Wantuch, kicks off the event with a welcome message.

Location: Blue Room

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Cocktail Reception

Our VP of Product Marketing, Ingrid Wantuch, kicks off the event with a welcome message.

Location: Blue Room

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Dinner and Celebration

Our VP of Product Marketing, Ingrid Wantuch, kicks off the event with a welcome message.

Location: Blue Room

Meet Your LEAN Group Leaders!

What to wear for headshots

Come learn about the latest LEAN group and DEI initiatives, pick up some pins, and see how you can get involved in fostering our culture.

Learn about the latest LEAN group and DEI initiatives, pick up some pins, and learn how to get involved! 

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Hosted by Lockton's National Rail Insurance Practice,
Bowers & Co. CPA's,& US Bank Corporate Banking

- Venue -

This year’s SOTC will take place in the

The

Georgia Ballroom of the
Georgia World Congress Center 

Directions & Parking

Signia By Hilton

159 Northside Dr. NW,

Atlanta, GA 30313


Click here for directions.

Arrival and Valet

 

  • Please valet your cars at the Signia by Hilton before walking to the Georgia Ballroom, which is connected by a bridge inside the hotel.  
  • Note that the Signia by Hilton is valet only, self-parking is not an option. 
  • Carpooling and Uber/rideshare services are also recommended. 
  • There will be signage directing you to the Georgia Ballroom.

Walking to the Georgia Ballroom

  • Please enter the lobby of the Signia by Hilton.  
  • Follow signage directing you left, across the breezeway to the Georgia World Congress Center.
  • Continue to follow signage into the Georgia Ballroom, which is located in Building C, Level 3.

Luggage Drop

Overnight accommodations for eligible Associates, 2.5 hours or more from Atlanta, will be at the Signia by Hilton. Once you check-in, please leave your luggage at the hotel.

HELPFUL Venue links and area maps

Google map directions to Orange Deck Parking


Entry Instructions for the Orange Deck & North Club Entrance


Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) Campus and Area Maps 

 

 

Orange Deck Aerial View

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Rideshare drop off point and escalators


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Entry signage of North Club

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Security

Prohibited Items

  • Alcohol (Unless purchased on site)

  • Animals (except service animals to aid guests with disabilities)

  • Pyrotechnics, knives, firearms and weapons of any kind or any other item or action deemed dangerous or inappropriate

INSPECTION POLICY - Guests can bring in any bag they would like. Clear Bag Policy is not enforced for Private Events.


All guests will be subject to security screening prior to entry inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium along with inspection of all bags and carry-in items. Security staff will utilize walk-through Evolv Machines and handheld metal detectors to screen all guests at security checkpoints. If a guest does not feel comfortable with the metal detector screening due to medical reasons, a physical pat-down will be conducted instead. Guests electing not to consent to the metal detector screening or physical pat-down along with a bag search will be denied entry.

Luggage Drop

Prohibited Items

  • If you arrive early, leave your luggage at the hotel for secure storage.

  • There is also a secure luggage storage area at the venue.

INSPECTION POLICY - Guests can bring in any bag they would like. Clear Bag Policy is not enforced for Private Events.


All guests will be subject to security screening prior to entry inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium along with inspection of all bags and carry-in items. Security staff will utilize walk-through Evolv Machines and handheld metal detectors to screen all guests at security checkpoints. If a guest does not feel comfortable with the metal detector screening due to medical reasons, a physical pat-down will be conducted instead. Guests electing not to consent to the metal detector screening or physical pat-down along with a bag search will be denied entry.

Directions & Parking

Signia By Hilton

159 Northside Dr. NW,

Atlanta, GA 30313


Click here for directions.

GWCC Red Deck

285 Andrew Young International Blvd. NW

Atlanta, GA 30313


Click here for directions.

Red Deck Parking Pass

Click here to download and print parking pass.

Before You Arrive

 

  • Driving? Please park in the GWCC Red Deck. This is the designated parking location for Lockton and provides the easiest access to the Georgia Ballroom.

  • Printed Parking Pass Required: Download and print your parking pass (PDF here) before arriving. A printed copy is required to receive complimentary parking.

  • Flying in or using a rideshare service? Please direct drivers to the Signia by Hilton lobby valet entrance (159 Northside Dr. NW, Atlanta, GA 30313)

  • Staying overnight? Please leave your luggage at the Signia by Hilton.

Parking

  • If driving, please park in the GWCC Red Deck.

    GWCC Red Deck
    285 Andrew Young International Blvd. NW
    Atlanta, GA 30313

Printed Parking Pass Required

Download and print your parking pass (PDF here) before arriving. A printed copy is required to receive complimentary parking. Scan the printed parking pass at the entrance gate when entering the Red Deck.


After parking, take the elevator to Level 7. Follow event signage and directions from Lockton ambassadors. Enter the Georgia World Congress Center through the entrance adjacent to the Red Deck, then continue following signs to the Georgia Ballroom (Building C, Level 3).


To help keep traffic flowing and ensure convenient access for overnight guests and rideshare arrivals, please use the GWCC Red Deck if you are driving rather than the Signia hotel valet.

 

Hotel Guests & Rideshare

Associates staying at the Signia by Hilton or arriving by Uber, Lyft, taxi, or other rideshare service should be dropped off at the hotel's lobby valet entrance.

 

Signia by Hilton Atlanta
159 Northside Dr. NW
Atlanta, GA 30313


If you are staying overnight, please check in and leave your luggage at the Signia by Hilton before heading to the Georgia Ballroom.

Walking to the Georgia Ballroom

From the GWCC Red Deck


After taking the elevator to Level 7, follow event signage and Lockton ambassadors to the Georgia World Congress Center entrance adjacent to the Red Deck. Continue following signs to the Georgia Ballroom in Building C, Level 3.

From the Signia by Hilton


Enter through the hotel lobby and follow event signage directing you left and up to the second floor. Cross the enclosed breezeway connecting the Signia by Hilton to the Georgia World Congress Center. Continue following signs and directions from Lockton ambassadors to the Georgia Ballroom in Building C, Level 3.

Security

Prohibited Items

  • Alcohol (Unless purchased on site)

  • Animals (except service animals to aid guests with disabilities)

  • Pyrotechnics, knives, firearms and weapons of any kind or any other item or action deemed dangerous or inappropriate

INSPECTION POLICY - Guests can bring in any bag they would like. Clear Bag Policy is not enforced for Private Events.


All guests will be subject to security screening prior to entry inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium along with inspection of all bags and carry-in items. Security staff will utilize walk-through Evolv Machines and handheld metal detectors to screen all guests at security checkpoints. If a guest does not feel comfortable with the metal detector screening due to medical reasons, a physical pat-down will be conducted instead. Guests electing not to consent to the metal detector screening or physical pat-down along with a bag search will be denied entry.

Luggage Drop

Prohibited Items

  • If you arrive early, leave your luggage at the hotel for secure storage.

  • There is also a secure luggage storage area at the venue.

INSPECTION POLICY - Guests can bring in any bag they would like. Clear Bag Policy is not enforced for Private Events.


All guests will be subject to security screening prior to entry inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium along with inspection of all bags and carry-in items. Security staff will utilize walk-through Evolv Machines and handheld metal detectors to screen all guests at security checkpoints. If a guest does not feel comfortable with the metal detector screening due to medical reasons, a physical pat-down will be conducted instead. Guests electing not to consent to the metal detector screening or physical pat-down along with a bag search will be denied entry.

Travel & Hoteling

Plan to arrive at the Georgia Ballroom by 1:30 pm. Our program will begin at 2:00 pm.

Please arrive at the Georgia World Congress Center by 1:00 pm.

Overnight Accommodations and Airfare Reimbursement

Associates within 2.5 hours of Atlanta are expected to drive in for the meeting. Lockton will not provide overnight accommodation or cover airfare reimbursements for those within this range.

Atlanta and remote Associates less than two hours away from the venue

Lockton does not provide overnight accommodations or cover travel expenses for Atlanta and remote Associates less than two hours away from the venue.

Atlanta and remote Associates less than two hours away from the venue.

Lockton does not provide overnight accommodations or cover travel expenses for Atlanta and remote Associates less than two hours away from the venue.

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Need overnight accommodations?

Overnight accommodations for eligible Associates, 2.5 hours or more from Atlanta, will be at the Signia by Hilton. Once you check-in, please leave your luggage at the hotel.


A room block has been secured at the Signia by Hilton, which is connected to the Georgia World Congress Center.


Your room charges will be billed directly to the Southeast Series. However, you will still need to provide a credit card for incidentals upon check-in. 


Please note that the block of rooms is only secured for July 23. Adding additional nights when making your reservation will create an error message. 


For any questions regarding hotel accommodations, please contact Ivy Rhodes.

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Flying in?

Charlotte & Birmingham team members are asked to drive to the event. Carpooling is strongly encouraged.


For all other team members living 250+ miles from Atlanta, please book flights through Concur.

 

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Questions?

If you have questions, please contact the event team using the link below.

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Need overnight accommodations?

For associates who live 2.5 or more hours away from Atlanta, overnight accommodations are available on June 11.


This year, a room block has been secured at the new Signia hotel across from the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. If you still need to book overnight accommodations, please do so now by clicking the link below.


Your room charges will be billed directly to the Series; however, you must provide a credit card for incidentals at check-in. To make your travels easier, apply for Lockton's corporate credit card. Your expenses will automatically upload to Concur.


Please note the block of rooms is secured for June 11 only, and adding nights while making your reservation will create an error message.


Additionally, the Series will not cover any lodging on June 10th unless it is for an approved business purpose. Requests should be submitted to Anand Shelat.

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Charlotte & Birmingham team members are asked to drive to the event. Carpooling is strongly encouraged.


For all other team members living 250+ miles from Atlanta, please book flights through Concur.

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Questions?

If you have any questions, please email the event team. We appreciate your commitment to making this event a success!

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Lockton Service Recognitions

Celebrating 10 years of Service

Celebrating a decade of dedication, growth, and meaningful contributions. Thank you for ten years of commitment, collaboration, and the positive impact you continue to make.

Mary Almeyda

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Ben Archer

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Kathleen Creach

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Sue Cugno

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Dennis DuLaney

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Linda Elizondo

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Misty Fox

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Teri Fuentes

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Kelli Hansen

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Tahirah Harris

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Elizabeth Hung

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Lindsay Jones

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Brett Larson

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Mike Meredith

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Lisa Miles

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Dolat Momin

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Jill Patterson

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Will Powell

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Kristen Robles

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Armando Ruano

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Eric Ryba

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Zach Southern

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Angelica Vazquez

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Taylor Wilhelm

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Joel Willeke

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Paul Young 

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Celebrating 15 years of Service 

Fifteen years of expertise, leadership, and lasting influence. We’re proud to recognize this milestone and grateful for the experience, insight, and passion you bring year after year.

Terri Hammer 

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Grady Kellogg 

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Bill Spiers 

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Richard Wood

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Dustin Olsen 

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Paul Bruno

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Chad Shields

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Celebrating 20 years of Service 

Twenty years is an extraordinary achievement. This milestone honors a career marked by lasting dedication, trusted leadership, and an enduring commitment to excellence.

Charles Bryan 

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Stan Shaffer

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Sean Lyons

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Retirees

Cheers to an amazing career and an even better next chapter! Thank you for the hard work, memories, and impact along the way—your legacy lives on as you enjoy what’s next.

Chris McCurdy

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Cheers to an amazing career and an even better next chapter! Thank you for the hard work, memories, and impact along the way—your legacy lives on as you enjoy what’s next.

Charles Bryan 

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Attire

Suggested attire for SOTC is smart casual.

Click here for reference and examples.

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