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Leaders on Tap — a Maryland speaker series for faith-driven business leaders.

Conversations for leaders in Maryland who know they were made for more. We gather Christian business owners and CEOs in local breweries for honest, recorded conversations on faith, courage, and stewardship.

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About the Series

Conversations that matter.

Leaders on Tap is a conversational speaker series hosted in relaxed, local settings across Maryland. We gather Christian business owners, CEOs, and senior leaders for a live, recorded conversation with a featured leader — followed by time for authentic dialogue, connection, and community around leadership lived out with faith, courage, humility, and stewardship.

Honest conversations. Trusted peers. An invitation to something more.

  • Intimate gatherings in local venues
  • Stories of faith-driven leadership
  • Peer connections with like-minded leaders
  • Practical wisdom for the marketplace
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Upcoming Event

Join us for a meaningful conversation over drinks and appetizers — a small gathering of Maryland leaders, on the record and around a shared table.

From Mr. Natural to the Next Generation
OCT28
3:30 PM
RAK Brewing Co., Frederick, MD

From Mr. Natural to the Next Generation

FEATURED: THERESA SMITH & PHIL CATRON · NATURALAWN OF AMERICA

In 1987, a board-certified agronomist named Phil Catron started a lawn care company in Damascus, Maryland with a conviction most of the industry thought was naive: you can grow a great lawn without drenching it in chemicals. Nearly forty years later, NaturaLawn of America is a na…

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Past Events

Watch or listen to previous conversations from our speaker series.

From a Timonium Bedroom to the Business of Better — episode artwork
EP. 07SEP 24 · 55 MIN

From a Timonium Bedroom to the Business of Better

Frank Kelly III — CEO, Kelly Benefits

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From Daily Reps to the Long Game — episode artwork
EP. 06AUG 27 · 47 MIN

From Daily Reps to the Long Game

Andrew Simpson — Founder, Player's Fitness and Performance

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From Arborist to Purpose-Driven Entrepreneur — episode artwork
EP. 05JUN 24 · 61 MIN

From Arborist to Purpose-Driven Entrepreneur

Chris Miller — Managing Partner, Lone Oak Farm Brewing Co.

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From YoungLife to 700 Caregivers — episode artwork
EP. 04MAY 28 · 45 MIN

From YoungLife to 700 Caregivers

Will Cox — CEO, Avila Home Care

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From Drift to Drive — episode artwork
EP. 03APR 23 · 55 MIN

From Drift to Drive

Vineet Rajan — Founder & CEO, Forte

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Sold Out Leadership — episode artwork
EP. 02MAR 26 · 52 MIN

Sold Out Leadership

Charles Griffin — Former CEO, NextRev

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From Striving to Trust: Leading Through Growth and Pressure — episode artwork
EP. 01FEB 26 · 48 MIN

From Striving to Trust: Leading Through Growth and Pressure

AJ Ballantine — Founder & CEO, RENDR

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Our Current Series

Made for More.

Why these conversations matter — and how we understand leadership.

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Intentionally Designed

Leaders are intentionally designed by God with unique gifts, experiences, and callings.

02

Called to Steward

Leadership is a calling to steward people, resources, and influence well — for His glory.

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Depth Over Striving

The 'more' God has for us is deeper, richer, and more meaningful than we imagine.

“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.”

Ephesians 2:10
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Our Speakers

Faith-driven leaders sharing real stories of leadership, stewardship, and purpose.

Theresa Smith, Senior Vice President

Theresa Smith

Senior Vice President, NaturaLawn of America

Phil's daughter and a second-generation leader at NaturaLawn, Theresa grew up in the business her father founded and now helps lead the company from its downtown Frederick headquarters.

Phil Catron, Founder & President

Phil Catron

Founder & President, NaturaLawn of America

A board-certified agronomist, Phil founded NaturaLawn in 1987 as the nation's first organic-based lawn care company and built it into a national franchise system spanning more than two dozen states. Around the company, he's known as "Mr. Natural."

Andrew Simpson, Founder

Andrew Simpson

Founder, Player's Fitness and Performance

Andrew founded PFP in Frederick in 2013 at age 23 with a mission that goes well beyond fitness: a love-powered coaching experience built on results, deep-rooted relationships, and generational transformation. Over the past decade, he and his team have coached more than 1,000 student-athletes and adults. Andrew is the author of several books, including The Youth Truth and Don't Let One Mistake Ruin the Game, and recently handed the CEO baton to his successor to focus on PFP's next chapter of vision and impact.

Chris Miller, Managing Partner

Chris Miller

Managing Partner, Lone Oak Farm Brewing Co.

Chris co-founded Lone Oak Farm Brewing Company in Olney, Maryland, alongside his brother Charlie and the Mollet brothers, Ralph and Ryan — two sets of brothers who turned a working farm into one of Montgomery County's most beloved gathering places. Built on hard work, loyalty, family, and faith, Lone Oak reflects Chris's conviction that a business can honor its roots and its community at the same time.

Frank Kelly III, CEO

Frank Kelly III

CEO, Kelly Benefits

Leads the family-owned benefits and payroll company his parents founded in 1976, alongside his three brothers. A former Cornell lacrosse captain and longtime FCA leader, Frank is the author of Love & Go and believes the strongest businesses are built on love, stewardship, and a house the Lord builds.

AJ Ballantine, Founder & CEO

AJ Ballantine

Founder & CEO, RENDR

Faith-based entrepreneur who built Cornerstone Remodeling into a Top 500 company and RENDR into a venture-backed SaaS leader for contractors.

Charles Griffin, Former CEO

Charles Griffin

Former CEO, NextRev

Led NextRev through significant growth and a meaningful exit. His leadership philosophy centers on stewardship, excellence, and faith in the marketplace.

Vineet Rajan, Founder & CEO

Vineet Rajan

Founder & CEO, Forte

Former Marine, Cambridge grad, and Stanford MBA building a category around mental fitness — leading at the intersection of conviction and innovation.

Will Cox, CEO

Will Cox

CEO, Avila Home Care

Two decades of nonprofit and business leadership. Grew from Client Care Coordinator to CEO, opening Avila's Annapolis office along the way.

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