Robert D. Thomas, Principal and CEO

Bob Thomas is widely recognized as a leader in the global lecture industry. His stellar reputation for outstanding service and strategic counsel has endeared him to clients and speakers alike. He has over two decades of diverse domestic and international experience serving a wide range of client industries, including financial services, transportation, technology, association, education, and defense. As such, Mr. Thomas has established solid relationships with past and present leaders in government, business, the economy and media.

Dan Sims, Principal

Dan Sims is renowned in the talent, association, academic and corporate communities as a trusted partner and outstanding leader. Throughout his notable career, he has consistently booked and recruited former heads of state, sports Hall-of-Famers, business-thought leaders, industry captains, Hollywood celebrities, government and military officials and top industry experts for a wide range of organizations. Mr. Sims brings a wealth and depth of professional relationships and innovative marketing ideas to the WWSG team.

Danielle Mercurio, Vice President, Marketing

With a nearly two-decade track record of innovative problem solving, solid partnership building, profitable business development and exemplary creative and strategic leadership, Danielle Mercurio is recognized as a savvy trailblazer in the marketing industry. From consumer packaged goods to government agencies, healthcare to entertainment, she has led the creation, expansion and ongoing evolution of nationally-recognized brands for such companies as Procter & Gamble, Disney, Nickelodeon, Sony, Intuit, M&M/Mars and Discovery Networks. As such, Ms. Mercurio brings exceptional acumen, insight, capability and experience for speakers and clients alike to WWSG.

Shelly Sharer, Senior Vice President, Sales

Whether leading a front-line sales organization for a Fortune 5 company or working one-on-one with clients to craft creative solutions for their speaker needs, Shelly Sharer gets results. Her extraordinary success stems from the belief that good business is rooted in four simple yet critical concepts: outstanding customer service, effective strategy and problem-solving, practical creativity and trusted relationships. Shelly's diverse experience encompassing traditional corporations as well as focused start-ups has built upon these core tenets and provided her with a unique skill set, exceptional knowledge and deep understanding of a wide range of industries and issues.

Michelle Carter, Vice President, Sales

Michelle Carter brings over 15 years of outstanding customer service and sales experience to WWSG from the lecture industry as well as the consulting world. Michelle helps clients find the perfect speaker for every event. Working closely with meeting planners and event managers, Michelle’s mission is to learn all about customers, their audiences, the goals of each meeting and how to find the speaker that will be the memorable highlight of each and every event.

Gigi Morrison, Director, Events

Gigi Morrison is an event expert extraordinaire. Her vast experience encompasses occurrences ranging from exclusive CEO conclaves to federal agency-wide receptions. She has partnered with small businesses, multinational corporations, government entities and industry associations to craft annual conferences, international tradeshows, internal trainings and various meetings, seminars and workshops. Gigi has proven exceptionally adept in tackling any event challenge and executing it with poise and precision.