Paul Kolano is a Director of Stock Plan Services at Bank of America Workplace Benefits, overseeing the firm’s Equity & ESPP Plan businesses in the Western Region. Paul has spent over 25 years at BofA Merrill, all within their Stock Plan business and has worked with numerous companies over the years delivering Impactful & Innovative Stock plan programs. The goal of making financial lives better for both employees and companies alike, keeps Paul energized and enthusiastic about BofA’s Workplace Benefits mission.

Michelle Tomasetti is a Partner at Infinite Equity, where she leads the Equity Administration Solutions practice. With over 20 years of expertise in equity compensation, she directs her administration team to provide exemplary, white-glove service to all clients. Prior to joining Infinite Equity, Michelle held influential roles in both financial services and mid-sized biotechnology and pharmaceutical firms. She excelled in implementing and enhancing equity-based compensation plans and their day-to-day administration. Michelle also serves on the GEO Board of Directors for the 2024-2027 term and the previous 2023-2024 term and is a Certified Equity Professional (CEP). She is a recognized speaker at industry events, including the NASPP, GEO, the CEP Symposium, as well as other industry conferences, where she shares her deep knowledge and experiences in equity compensation.

Melissa Jackmin is the Head of Compensation and Corporate HR at Mohawk Industries, a global leader in flooring solutions. With a background in human resources and compensation management, Melissa is responsible for designing and implementing strategic global compensation and equity programs to attract and retain top talent. Her leadership ensures that Mohawk Industries remains competitive in the global market by offering innovative and effective compensation strategies aligned with the company's business objectives.
Before joining Mohawk Industries, Melissa held key roles in compensation management at Genuine Parts Company, Cox Enterprises, and McKinsey and Company, where she successfully led initiatives to streamline compensation processes, optimize incentive programs, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Melissa holds an MBA from Georgia State University and bachelor’s in business management from The University at Buffalo.
In addition to her professional accomplishments, Melissa is a board member with Atlanta Angels, a non-profit dedicated to supporting the foster care community in metro Atlanta and serves on the Board of Directors for the Atlanta Area Compensation Association. She lives in Brookhaven with her two children where she enjoys reading, cooking, and cheering on her favorite sports teams.

Shane Hughes is the Director of Total Rewards Stock Plan at Walmart, bringing experience in managing Walmart’s equity compensation program.

Known for his strategic approach, Shane plays a key role in securing compliance, enhancing financial well-being, and fostering engagement among Walmart's associates.

Prior to stock plan administration, Shane gained valuable experience in corporate treasury, where he was responsible for daily cash management, short-term investing, and borrowing.

Outside of work, Shane is an aviation enthusiast, and avid scuba diver.

Courtney Petroski is the Head of Executive Compensation and Global Compensation Policy for GE Aerospace, a role she assumed in January 2024. In this capacity, Courtney leads the Executive Compensation practice and provides strategic leadership in the design of policies, practices, and projects for GE Aerospace’s total rewards strategy.

She is responsible for overseeing the company’s Executive compensation activities, including the Equity and Deferred Compensation programs. Along with engaging with GE’s senior executives on matters of the design, development, implementation, communication, and administration of the company’s Executive and broad-based compensation programs.

With over two decades of experience as a compensation professional, Courtney has a proven track record of driving business results and establishing strong partnerships with senior leaders, often during times of significant change. Before her current role, she led Executive Compensation and the Total Rewards function at GE Corporate during the company's separation into three publicly traded entities. She has also held progressively responsible roles in Total Rewards across GE Corporate, GE Capital, and the Royal Bank of Scotland. Prior to these internal roles, she spent seven years as a compensation consultant with McLagan, a leading provider of compensation studies and consultancy for the Financial Services industry.

Courtney holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Business Management from Gettysburg College. 

Sandy is a Principal focusing on the design, compliance, operational, and stakeholder experience considerations of global rewards programs. He has helped U.S. and non-U.S. companies navigate the complexities of operating equity and non-equity based programs, including global grant strategy considerations, tax technical and practical issues impacting rewards programs in M&A, change management, stakeholder communications, corporate tax issues relating to incentive programs, qualified plan implementations, cross-border issues impacting globally and domestically mobile employees, as well as daily plan administration. Sandy also supports many organizations with their employee recognition programs, and serves as the Deloitte Lead Alliance Partner for Deloitte’s alliance with AwardCo.

With more than 25 years of corporate services experience, Dan helps major public and private companies implement customized corporate cash programs, employee equity plans, and qualified and nonqualified retirement plans. Working to develop a robust understanding of each client’s objectives, Dan seeks to align Morgan Stanley’s solutions with participant engagement strategies to help drive business outcomes. 

Dan has worked in relationship management and institutional sales positions in the equity compensation industry throughout his career.