General Sessions

Opening General Session

Monday, April 2, 2012
8:30 am - 9:45 am
Potomac Ballroom

This energetic session will feature both familiar faces and new ones welcoming you to the 2012 DUG Conference & Expo. Join 2011–2012 DUG Governing Board President Christine Kurth, Datatel+SGHE President and Chief Executive Officer John Speer, and Datatel+SGHE Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer Michelle Reed in celebrating the outstanding achievements of the many talented members of the DUG community. You’ll also meet your new client advocate—Datatel+SGHE’s Jack Kramer, Senior Vice President of Customer Perspective—as we kick off an exciting week!

*News this year during Opening Session - We will celebrate the outstanding achievements of the many talented members of DUG! The following groups of people will be recognized:

• SHINE Award Winners
• Partners in Excellence Awards
• Various DUG Committee Members
• 20-year Clients

Keynote General Session

Tuesday, April 3, 2012
8:00 am - 9:10 am
Potomac Ballroom

J.R. Martinez

Interesting - Entertaining - Inspiring

In 2003, Mr. Martinez sustained severe burns to over 40 percent of his body while serving as a United States Army infantryman in Iraq. Since his recovery involving more than 33 surgeries, he has been traveling the country to spread his message of resilience, optimism, and transformation. Most recently, he emerged as the celebrated winner on Season 13 of ABC's Dancing with the Stars.  Read his bio. 

Closing General Session

Wednesday, April 4, 2012
12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Potomac Ballroom

The 2012 Datatel User Group Conference promises to be exciting and informative and the closing session will cap off your conference experience. You’ll join fellow conference attendees as Datatel+SGHE and DUG Board leaders share closing remarks and conference observations. You will also get a chance to watch as new DUG Board members are installed.