2026 Michigan Court Managers Conference
Conference Speakers
Meet the professionals, court leaders, and subject-matter experts presenting at the 2026 Michigan Court Managers Conference. Speaker information below includes current session times and locations to help you plan your conference experience.
Session information reflects the current conference agenda and may be updated as the conference program is finalized.
Keynote Speaker
Mindy East
HR Strategist • Founder, Networking School
Mindy brings more than 30 years of human resources and leadership experience, with a practical focus on workplace culture, employee engagement, relationships, and organizational performance.
Conference Sessions
Well Being Done Well
Wednesday • 10:00–11:00 AM • Matterhorn
Leading With Influence
Thursday • 10:30–11:30 AM • Matterhorn CD
Featured Speakers
Michael Navin
Principal Court Management Consultant
National Center for State Courts
Conference Sessions
AI Readiness for Courts
Thursday • 1:00–2:00 PM • Matterhorn CD
Preparing Your Staff for AI
Thursday • 2:15–3:15 PM & 3:30–4:30 PM • Arlberg 1 & 2
Tyler Enslin
Professional Keynote Speaker
Conference Session
Mastering Your Memory
Wednesday • 12:45–1:45 PM • Matterhorn
Randy Dean
The E-mail Sanity Expert
Conference Sessions
Finding an Extra Hour Every Day: Time & Tech Management Tips to Save Time (Part 1)
Thursday • 8:30–9:30 AM • Matterhorn CD
Finding an Extra Hour Part 2: Even More Time-Saving Strategies in Microsoft and Google
Thursday • 2:15–3:15 PM & 3:30–4:30 PM • Aurora Victor
Jennifer Mitchell
Executive Director
MCBAP
Conference Session
CCJP-M for Probation Officers
Wednesday • 12:30–12:45 PM • Matterhorn CD
Stacey Fields
Court Administrator
City of Crestwood, Missouri
Conference Session
National Association for Court Management (NACM) - Live Virtual
Thursday • 12:45–1:00 PM • Matterhorn CD
Dave Walsh
Distinguished Court Leader
Conference Session
Court Administration 101
Thursday • 2:15–3:15 PM & 3:30–4:30 PM • Arlberg 3 & 4
Mike McMillan
Circuit, Probate & Family Court Administrator
St. Clair County
Conference Session
Court Administration 101
Thursday • 2:15–3:15 PM & 3:30–4:30 PM • Arlberg 3 & 4
Jennifer E. Thom
Court Administrator
51st District Court
Conference Session
CCM/CCE Programs
Thursday • 12:30–12:45 PM • Matterhorn CD
Zenell B. Brown
Fairness and Accountability Administrator
Michigan Supreme Court – SCAO
Conference Session
Tales from the Crypt: Lessons from the Courthouse Basement
Friday • 9:00–10:30 AM • Matterhorn CD
Ines Straube
Court Administrator
Barry County
Conference Session
Court Administration 101
Thursday • 2:15–3:15 PM & 3:30–4:30 PM • Arlberg 3 & 4
Tabitha Wedge
Court Administrator/Magistrate
3B District Court
Conference Session
Court Administration 101
Thursday • 2:15–3:15 PM & 3:30–4:30 PM • Arlberg 3 & 4
James B. Gibbs
Court Administrator
18th District Court
Conference Session
Court Administration 101
Thursday • 2:15–3:15 PM & 3:30–4:30 PM • Arlberg 3 & 4
JIS Customer Success Team
Jodi Tiglas • Court Analyst
Dawn Wagoner • Lead Court Analyst
Conference Session
JIS Update
Thursday • 8:15–8:30 AM • Matterhorn CD
Group Presentation
SCAO Regional Administrators
Michigan Supreme Court • State Court Administrative Office
Featuring Michigan’s six SCAO Regional Administrators: Donald Coleman (Region I), Kristi Drake (Region II), Nick Wood (Region III), Susan Mitchem (Region IV), Stacy Westra (Region V), and Jim McGrail (Region VI).
Conference Session
The 5 Must-Do’s as a Court Administrator
Thursday • 9:30–10:15 AM • Matterhorn CD
Plan Your Conference Experience
Review the full conference schedule and wayfinding information, or download the currently available speaker bio packet.