"Insights from the Top: Lessons from a County Administrator on AI-Driven Transformation"
February 20, 2025
| OVERVIEW: In an era marked by an aging workforce, accountability in efficiency and increasing operational demands, county directors face the critical task of ensuring their teams are equipped to handle current and future challenges. Join us for this compelling presentation where Lorain County officials will share their strategic approach to addressing the “silver tsunami” and other pressing issues through advanced AI solutions.
Learn how AI-driven Synthetic Labor not only enhances productivity and efficiency but also ensures that county professionals are supported and not left behind as the workforce evolves. Discover the practical steps Lorain County took to propose this transformative technology to their elected officials, secure necessary approvals, and achieve buy-in from stakeholders.
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- Strategic Planning: How to anticipate and prepare for demographic shifts and workforce changes within your county
- AI Integration: The role of AI-powered automation in modernizing county operations and supporting your team’s productivity
- Securing Support: Effective strategies for presenting and advocating for AI initiatives to elected officials and gaining their approval
- Case Study Insights: Real-world lessons from Lorain County’s selection of KnowledgeLake’s platform, including overcoming challenges and preparing for implementation
- Future-Ready Solution: How to ensure your county remains resilient and adaptable in the face of ongoing and emerging challenges
Equip yourself with the knowledge and strategies needed to lead your county into a sustainable and prosperous future!
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| DURATION: 45-60 Minutes |
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| PRESENTERS: Gary Smith, Executive Managing Director, Sales, KnowledgeLake, Dave Greenspan, Special Projects Coordinator/Manager, Lorain County, and Todd Sharkey, IT Director, Lorain County |
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Gary Smith
KnowledgeLake |
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Dave Greenspan
Lorain County |
Todd Sharkey
Lorain County |
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Gary Smith is an Executive Managing Director of KnowledgeLake, where he leads the company's efforts in providing innovative AI automation and Synthetic Labor™ solutions. With over two decades of experience in enterprise automation, Gary is committed to driving business efficiency and growth through cutting-edge technology. His leadership has helped KnowledgeLake become a trusted partner for organizations looking to solve high-volume operational challenges and increase productivity.
Dave Greenspan is the Special Projects Coordinator/Manager for Lorain County, Ohio. Greenspan is a graduate of Troy University in Alabama, where he earned a degree in Business Administration and Accounting. Dave is a small business owner and CEO of Green Elk Consulting Services. He holds leadership positions with Atlanta Olympic Broadcasting, Turner Media Consultants, and the PGA TOUR Radio Network.
Todd Sharkey is the IT Director for Lorain County, Ohio. Over the last 2 years, Todd and his team have been working on numerous projects to modernize the IT infrastructure for the Lorain County Commissioners. This includes a redesign of the network infrastructure, both wired and wireless, migrating multiple internal domains to Microsoft 365, implementing modern cybersecurity initiatives, and consolidating numerous servers to a VMware platform and storage array.
Todd has 25+ years of experience in IT, covering a wide range of experience across networking, application development, web development, database development, database and software, migrations, marketing, and leadership. Before joining Lorain County, he was the Director of IT for The Chapel in Akron, Ohio (a large nondenominational church with seven campuses.) In the '90s, Todd was the Information Systems Analyst for the City of Akron’s Engineering Bureau.
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