Champions Who Help Grow Our Community
SEGC Ambassadors help foster connections, bring in and welcome new members, and create the supportive environment that makes our meetings worth showing up for every month.
The Ambassador role recognizes each of these individual’s ongoing contributions to SEGC and empowers them to help expand the organization’s reach and impact. Each has been a dedicated supporter of SEGC and embodies the spirit of connection, learning, and generosity that defines our community.
What Ambassadors Do:
- Share SEGC events within their networks
- Identify and recommend high-quality speakers
- Welcome guests and strengthen our sense of community
Their leadership and involvement help ensure SEGC continues to be a place where business owners and leaders learn, grow, and connect.
Jeff Griffith
Jeff Griffith specializes in reinvigorating brands with exciting advertising, design and video work that gets noticed. I’ve had my work held up by Whoopi Goldberg and talked about by the ladies on “The View” for 7.5 minutes! My creative has been discussed by Jake Tapper on CNN for 5 minutes. My creative ideas get attention, increase sales, clicks and customers!
Bryan Smith
Bryan Smith is the founder of Tuned Consulting with over 20 years of B2B marketing experience in manufacturing, distribution, SaaS/tech, and beyond. He helps companies build strategies around what really matters: driving revenue—not just building slide decks about meaningless metrics. He’s led marketing in both high-growth startups and billion-dollar enterprises, earning a reputation for balancing structure with scrappiness. CEOs appreciate his results focus, direct style, clear thinking, and roll-up-your sleeves execution. Off the clock, Bryan teaches alpine skiing, performs on stage, and restores classic Jaguars—because tuning things up is kind of his thing.
Paul Turek
Paul Turek is a Food & Beverage executive providing advisory and fractional services supporting the global F&B industry as well as the investment community. Paul sits on the Board for five different non-profit organizations, all serving the west metro communities. Additionally, he co-founded and facilitates the MEIT career transition group.
Tim Voit
Tim Voit is a dedicated business leader, community builder, and LegalShield associate who helps entrepreneurs, families, and business owners navigate legal challenges with confidence and clarity. Based in the Twin Cities, Tim has built a reputation for being a trusted guide for those who want accessible, affordable legal and identity theft protection without the traditional barriers of cost and complexity.
Tim works closely with individuals and companies to help them address legal questions, strengthen business operations, and protect their most important assets. Whether someone is forming an LLC, reviewing contracts, managing employee issues, or simply seeking peace of mind, Tim connects them with the right resources to move forward confidently.
He is also the co-host of Networking with Purpose, a thriving community event series designed to bring together generous, growth-minded professionals across the Twin Cities. Tim’s approach is genuine and relationship-driven, built on the belief that when people connect with intention, everyone wins.
Tim is known for his authenticity, leadership, and commitment to helping others. His passion is building relationships, supporting small business growth, and creating opportunities for people to protect what matters most—professionally and personally.