This 30–40 minute keynote conversation, followed by an engaging Q&A, will explore what it means to say “yes” to leading with intention, boundaries, and authenticity — even in high-demand roles. Lori and Meagan will share real-world insights on:
✅ Setting and protecting meaningful boundaries
✅ Making purposeful decisions aligned with your values
✅ Embracing vulnerability as a leadership strength
✅ Reframing problem-solving as a superpower
✅ Staying focused and in alignment while building a fulfilling life
Whether you’re looking for fresh strategies to lead authentically or new ways to approach challenges with purpose, This is My Yes will leave you inspired to claim your own yes with confidence and power.
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Meet Our Keynote Speaker!
LORI GILLETTChief Executive Officer & Chair of the Board
CK Construction Group
CK Construction Group is a private, family-owned company, founded and headquartered in Ohio. CK specializes in construction management, design-build and general contracting within commercial construction market sectors throughout Ohio and Indiana, with select clients nationwide.
Lori is involved in the community through the Columbus Partnership, and currently serves on the Board of Advisors for One Columbus (2024 - current). She also serves on the Board of Directors for the New Albany Community Foundation (2024 - current), JobsOhio (2021 - current), and Associated General Contractors of Ohio, Central Ohio Division (2020 - current). In addition to her board service, Lori has extensive committee involvement within each board, including serving as JobsOhio Audit Committee Chair and most recently named to the One Columbus and JobsOhio Executive Committees.
Lori has completed terms on the Boards of Directors of SSOE (2017 - 2023), the Governor's Executive Workforce Board (2017 - 2022), the Ohio Contractors Association (2016 - 2019), and the Ohio Dam Safety Organization (2011 - 2018).
Lori has also served on Advisory Boards for Ohio Northern University's Smull College of Engineering (2011 - 2023), Cedarville University Civil Engineering (2021 - 2023), STEM Industry Council (2012 - 2018), and VirDeCon (2016 - 2018).
Lori served on the Kokosing, Inc. Board of Directors (2012 - 2018) which oversees the following companies: Kokosing Construction Company (Transportation), Kokosing Industrial Company (Heavy Industrial, Power, Marine, Water/Wastewater, Oil & Gas), Kokosing Materials (Asphalt Supplier), McGraw Kokosing (Maintenance, Heavy Industrial). These are family-owned companies, headquartered in Ohio. She has served as the President and other roles on the Burgett Family Business Council.
Lori is a wife and a mother, who enjoys Pilates and golf. She's a member of the Mount Vernon Country Club, The Columbus Club, and the Ritz-Carlton Members Club in Sarasota, Florida.
Lori resides in Westerville, Ohio with her husband and their two children.
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Date and Time
Wednesday Oct 8, 2025
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM EDT
11:00AM | Check-In and I Support the Girls Donation Drive
11:30AM | Welcome & Opening Remarks
12:00PM | Fireside Chat / Keynote
1:00PM | Q&A
1:15PM | Program Conclusion
Location
The Lakes Golf & Country Club
6740 Worthington Rd
Westerville, OH 43082
Fees/Admission
$45 | Members
$55 | Potential Members
Contact Information
Jessica Schwarz
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