Brian D. Hanson is President and Owner of Maine Business Brokers, a sell-side brokerage firm operating in Maine and New Hampshire. In addition to working as a business broker for over 20 years, he has decades of entrepreneurial experience in a wide range of industries. He currently is the co-owner of several other businesses including restaurants and a manufacturing firm. Brian’s businesses have been featured in local print, TV and radio as well as Time Magazine and Good Morning America and is the author of "The Basics of Buying & Selling a Business". Brian has also been a volunteer SCORE mentor, workshop presenter and Subject Matter Expert and for over 12 years. Brian was born and raised in northern Maine.

Combined with his broad range of business experiences this gives him a unique understanding of Maine’s small business owners and buyers. Brian graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Maine’s School of Business and is a Licensed Designated Broker in the State of Maine.

Hannah is a creative lead and brand strategist at Ethos, with a specialization in social media marketing. She works with clients to develop concepts and content designed to reach and engage current and prospective audiences across a diverse digital landscape. She has worked with both local and national brands including Coombs Family Farms, Dead River Company, Maine’s Community Colleges, Oakhurst, Heatable, Gifford’s Ice Cream, Community Health Options, and more to create unique and memorable campaigns that are strategic, measurable and effective. With more than 15 years of experience in social media and brand strategy, Hannah is driven to keep pace with new trends and deliver to clients the most up-to-date recommendations that fit their brands. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa, summa cum laude from Clark University with a B.A. in International Development and Economics.

Erik Peters is a partner in Verrill’s Labor and Employment Group. He regularly conducts workplace investigations, advises clients on employment law and human resources compliance issues and defends companies accused of discrimination or harassment based upon disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, whistleblower retaliation, and wage and hour violations. Erik also regularly conducts anti-harassment training for his management side clients and for other attorneys.

Elizabeth Johnston, is an attorney in Verrill’s Labor & Employment Group.  Working with clients from a diverse range of industries and sizes, Liz takes a tailored approach to helping businesses handle workforce matters, achieve legal compliance, and reach organizational goals.  Liz counsels clients on a broad range of employment matters, from wage and hour issues to harassment, discrimination, and whistleblower claims, and maintains an active investigations addressing a variety of workplace matters.

Carrie Montgomery is the founder of Luminara Leadership Lab™, pioneering a revolutionary approach to leadership transformation through neuroscience and nervous system optimization. Through her signature programs, she helps visionary leaders create sustainable success by sourcing their power from safety rather than force, blending applied neurology, somatic practices, and Human Design intelligence to enhance both performance and well-being. 

With 25 years of experience helping small businesses scale from startups to multi-millions, Carrie's expertise spans film, design, sales, and marketing. Her innovative approach has earned recognition from Forbes, OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network), and Hay House. Through the Luminara Leadership Lab™, she guides high-achieving leaders to transform pressure into presence, helping them build thriving businesses while maintaining clarity, authenticity, and ease.