Speakers
Tim Tebow
Tim Tebow is a speaker, entrepreneur, college football analyst for ESPN and SEC Network, and the author of five New York Times bestsellers, including Shaken, This is the Day, and the children’s book Bronco and Friends: A Party to Remember. Prior to his current endeavors, Tim was an NFL quarterback, a two-time NCAAF national champion, Heisman Trophy winner, and College Football Hall of Fame inductee.
He’s also the founder of the Tim Tebow Foundation, dedicated to bringing Faith, Hope and Love to those needing a brighter day in their darkest hour of need. Since 2010, the foundation has served some of the world’s Most Vulnerable People – the real MVPs - across more than 100 countries through ministry focuses in Anti-Human Trafficking & Child Exploitation, Orphan Care + Prevention, Profound Medical Needs, and Special Needs.
Tim is married to Demi-Leigh Tebow—speaker, author, entrepreneur, and former Miss Universe 2017. They live in Jacksonville, Florida with their three dogs, Chunk, Kobe, and Paris, and their first child, a daughter, Daphne.
Luke D. Etter
FOUNDER & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Luke D. Etter is the Founder and CEO of Advanced Solution, a trailblazer in the wound care industry. With over a decade of experience in the field, he established Advanced Solution to address a critical gap in the market and deliver innovative, high-quality dermal solutions to those in need. His journey from startup to industry leader has been defined by resilience, strategic thinking, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Building Advanced Solution from the ground up without relying on external funding—a rarity in today’s competitive landscape—stands as one of his greatest achievements. Under his leadership, the company has grown into one of the leading dermal solutions distribution networks in the United States, achieving a remarkable 300% year-over-year revenue growth in both 2022 and 2023, and a staggering 640% year-over-year revenue growth in 2024. This success is a testament to the company’s relentless focus on innovation and its ability to forge meaningful partnerships.
Luke has strategically prioritized the development of strong relationships with leading Tissue Banks and Manufacturers, solidifying Advanced Solution’s position as a key player in the industry. His approach to business—grounded in integrity, foresight, and collaboration—has enabled rapid expansion while consistently exceeding partners’ expectations.
In 2021, he was honored as one of Pennsylvania’s Top 20 Business Professionals in their 20s, a proud moment that reinforced his belief in the power of visionary leadership and the importance of continually pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
Outside of work, Luke is a devoted husband, an active church member, and a proud dog dad. He strives to maintain a well-rounded life, balancing personal and professional commitments with passion and purpose. Looking ahead, he is confident that Advanced Solution, with its dedicated team and his continued vision, is poised for even greater success and innovation in the years to come.
Ross Tucker
Ross Tucker is a former NFL player turned broadcaster and entrepreneur.
The Wyomissing, PA native attended Princeton University where he was a Two-Time Academic All-American (’99, ’00), All-Ivy League, and member of the 150th Anniversary All-Time Team.
Tucker went on to play seven years in the NFL as an offensive lineman for the Cowboys, Bills, Patriots and Washington before suffering a career-ending neck injury in 2007. He was named to the USA Today “All-Joe” team in 2003 as a member of the Buffalo Bills.
Following his retirement, Tucker started both his broadcasting and business careers. He currently works as a color analyst calling NFL games for CBS, Westwood One, and the Philadelphia Eagles.
He has founded three PA-based companies including GoBigRecruiting.com, MyFrontPageStory.com. and the popular “Ross Tucker Football Podcast” Network of shows.
Tucker resides in Harrisburg, PA with his wife and two daughters.
MARK COOKE
CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER & GENERAL COUNSEL ADVANCED SOLUTION
Mark Cooke is an accomplished compliance officer and regulatory attorney with over 20 years of diverse experience in both national and global business landscapes. His career spans roles in public and private sectors, where he has effectively led teams to align with complex compliance requirements, navigate regulatory environments, and foster growth through strategic risk management. As Chief Compliance, Mark has a proven record of enhancing compliance functions, streamlining operations, and delivering impactful training programs that promote a culture of integrity and reduce organizational risk.
In his most recent legal and compliance role as for AlerisLife, Mark demonstrated his ability to lead workforce and contractor management while spearheading comprehensive contract negotiations, litigation, and regulatory strategies. Prior to this, he drove compliance excellence at MedOptions Behavioral Health Services and Tenet Healthcare, where he directed pivotal regulatory responses and introduced innovative compliance frameworks across large teams and budgets.
Mark holds a Juris Doctor from Thomas M. Cooley Law School and a BA in Political Science from Oakland University. As a member of the Massachusetts State Bar, Mark remains committed to advancing best practices in compliance, data privacy, and workforce education in highly regulated industries.
Mark is excited to showcase his diverse compliance and legal background adding instant value for Advanced Solution while administering a best-in-class compliance program.
Frank Aviles – PT, CWS, FACCWS, CLT-LANA, ALM, AWCC, MLD/CDT
Frank Aviles, Jr., PT, CWS, FACCWS, CLT-LANA, ALM, AWCC, MLD/CDT Instr, is a physical therapist with more than 35 years of experience in wound care and lymphedema management. He currently serves as Director of Clinical Education, Marketing, and Research at My Life Rehab and Wellness in Irvington, Alabama. Throughout his career, Frank has specialized in the treatment of chronic wounds and lymphedema while leading initiatives in advocacy, education, and clinical best practices. He is active in research, publishing, and professional development, and has served as a consultant, advisor, and national speaker for leading organizations and industry partners in the wound care and lymphedema space. Frank is also co-host of The Frank & Lizzie Show, an educational platform where he and Elizabeth Faust share innovative insights, practical strategies, and patient-centered approaches that empower clinicians and elevate standards of care.
Elizabeth “Lizzie” Faust – MSN, CRNP, CSWS, CWOCN-AP, MAPWCA
Elizabeth “Lizzie” Faust, MSN, CRNP, CWS, CWOCN, CWOCN-AP, CSWS, is a Nurse Practitioner and Wound, Ostomy, and Continence specialist with more than 16 years of experience in advanced wound care. A graduate of Gwynedd Mercy University’s Adult Nurse Practitioner program, she spent 13 years at Tower Health System in West Reading, Pennsylvania, serving as an inpatient CWOCN, system administrative lead for wound and ostomy practices, and department head of inpatient wound care under plastic surgery at a 700+ bed Level 1 Trauma Center. Lizzie has a passion for negative pressure wound therapy and pressure injury prevention, and she has lectured internationally while leading bioskills labs across the United States. She now runs Lizzie Wounds, LLC, a consulting business focused on education, product development, legal case reviews, and research, and she co-hosts The Frank & Lizzie Show, an educational platform that makes wound care learning engaging and accessible.
Alton R. Johnson Jr., DPM, DABPM, FACPM, FASPS, FFPM RCPS (Glasg), CWSP
ASPS Board Past-Chair
Clinical Assistant Professor and Attending Physician at The University of Michigan Medical School in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Division of Foot and Ankle Surgery; Founder and Chief Executive Officer of AJ Educational Empowerment, LLC Philadelphia, PA
Alton R. Johnson Jr., DPM, is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor and Attending Physician at The University of Michigan School of Medicine in the Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology, and Diabetes-Podiatry. In addition, he is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of AJ Educational Empowerment, LLC, a company developed to empower individuals of all backgrounds through educational services to be tomorrow’s leaders. In 2011, Dr. Johnson received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Barry University. During his time as an undergraduate at Barry U., Dr. Johnson completed a summer basic science research internship at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine and a clinical epidemiology research internship at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. In 2012, he attended the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine. In addition, as a podiatric medical student, Dr. Johnson presented several research posters focused on geriatric falls secondary to foot deformities.
In 2016, Dr. Johnson completed a three-year Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Residency at AHMC in Aventura, FL. Dr. Johnson was part of AHMC’s back to back to back ResEd Summit Midwest Residency Rumble 1st Place championship teams. Dr. Johnson has also presented multiple research projects at The Future of Regenerative Medicine Congress, ResEd Summit Midwest Conferences, SAWC, and the ACFAS Conference. During his chief year of residency, Dr. Johnson published several peer-reviewed journal articles and participated in an international medical mission in Haiti. In 2019, Dr. Johnson was awarded the American Podiatric Medicine Association and Symposium of Advanced Wound Care Podiatrist Wound Care Scholarship at the SAWC Fall 2019 conference in Las Vegas, NV. In 2020, Dr. Johnson was bestowed the American Board of Wound Management Foundation Scholarship and selected as the only podiatric clinical investigator in the nation for the 2020 National Institutes of Health/National Medical Association Academic Medicine Fellows Program. In 2021, Dr. Johnson completed a two-year ACFAS Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Clinical Research Fellowship at the University Pennsylvania-Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA. While in fellowship, Dr. Johnson became the first podiatrist to complete the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine Post-Doctoral Certificate in Clinical Research directed by the Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics.
His research has focused on gerontology, tropical and international medicine, regenerative medicine, wound care, diabetic limb preservation techniques, rare dermatological and bone pathologies, biomedical technology, and advanced, durable medical equipment technology.
DAMON WEST
Sentenced to sixty-five years in a Texas prison, Damon West once had it all.
Damon West, M.S. Criminal Justice, is a college professor, internationally known keynote speaker and 3 x Wall Street Journal bestselling author. His bestselling business book, The Coffee Bean: A Simple Lesson to Create Positive Change, was listed by Forbes’ in the “Top Twenty Books You Need to Read to Crush 2020.”
His autobiography, The Change Agent: How a Former College QB Sentenced to Life in Prison Transformed His World, vividly tells how he transformed the pot of boiling water that is a Texas maximum-security prison into a pot of coffee.
At 20 years old, he was a Division 1 starting quarterback at the University of North Texas, when he suffered a career ending injury. He turned to hardcore drugs to cope with disappointments of life. After graduation, he worked in the United States Congress, was a national fundraiser on a U.S. Presidential campaign and eventually trained to be a stockbroker for United Bank of Switzerland (UBS). One day at UBS, he was introduced to methamphetamines; he became instantly hooked—and the lives of so many innocent people would forever be changed by the choices he made in order to feed his insatiable meth habit.
After a fateful discussion during his incarceration with a seasoned convict, Damon had a spiritual awakening. He learned that, like a coffee bean changing with the application of heat and pressure, he was capable of changing the environment around him. Armed with a program of recovery, a renewed faith, and a miraculous second chance at life, Damon emerged from over seven years of prison a changed man. His story of redemption, grit and determination continues to inspire audiences today.
The Coffee Bean message has inspired thousands. Damon’s clients include hundreds of companies, such as Walmart, State Farm, Wendy’s, Stryker, and sports teams like the Dallas Cowboys, Minnesota Timberwolves, Clemson, Alabama and Georgia. The U.S. Army has even incorporated the #BeACoffeeBean mindset into their resilience training. Damon’s story has been featured both nationally and globally.
He is passionate about the Coffee Bean message and loves sharing how it changed his life and how it can change yours, too.
His Wall Street Journal bestselling book, The Locker Room: How Great Teams Heal Hurt, Overcome Adversity and Build Unity, is being optioned for film adaptation.
His children’s book, The Coffee Bean for Kids, is the genesis for Coffee Bean Clubs being started by students at schools all over America.
Today, Damon lives a life of recovery and service, sharing his story all over the world. Of all the hats Damon wears, however, the two most important to him are being a husband to Kendell and a stepfather to Clara.