Join the RTM Nexus Retail Community

A vendor-free community connecting retail leaders through curated networking, industry insights, and opportunities to advance your career. Members grow through learning, meaningful connections, and personal branding opportunities such as speaking engagements, both online and in-person.

Apply to Join RTM Insiders

Interested in being considered for the Leadership Council or Retail Leadership Council? Check the box on the RTM Insiders application. Council membership is invite-only.

RTM Insiders

The broader tier of the RTM Nexus Retail Community, RTM Insiders gain access to a private Slack, peer networking, curated discussions, and invitations to select events. This tier provides an open, vendor-free environment to learn, connect, and build your professional presence in the retail industry.

Leadership Council

Leadership Council members are influential voices shaping the retail industry narrative. They keep their finger on the pulse of trends, collaborate with peers, and have opportunities to speak, contribute to content, and participate in select events. Membership is invite-only and reserved for leaders driving impact across the sector.

Retail Leadership Council

The Retail Leadership Council is the highest tier of our community, reserved for senior retail executives. Members enjoy all RTM Insider benefits, plus priority invitations to events, quarterly leadership calls, early speaking opportunities, and exclusive visibility within the network. Council membership is invite-only, offering a curated, highly engaged peer community focused on career growth, thought leadership, and strategic industry influence.

Meet Our Leadership Members

These members represent the voices shaping the future of retail. Through collaboration, insights, and thought leadership, they drive meaningful impact across the industry.

Retail Leadership Council Joshua Rockoff

Joshua Rockoff

Interim President | Omni Retail Enterprises

Retail Leadership Council Breanna Fowler

Breanna Fowler

Head of E-Commerce Transformation | Dell

Retail Leadership Council Mohaimina Haque

Mohaimina Haque

CEO | Tony Roma’s

Retail Leadership Council Brad Power

Brad Power

Senior Director Digital Product & UX | Kendra Scott

Retail Leadership Council Terra Cochrane

Terra Cochrane

EVP, Marketing & Commercial DTC | Herschel Supply

Leadership Council Brittany Baumgarten

Brittany Baumgarten

Founder & CEO | The Social Executive Network

Leadership Council Shannon Flanagon

Shannon Flanagon

Founder | Retail Women in Tech

Leadership Council Matt Fifer

Matt Fifer

Founder | Conversations on Retail

Leadership Council Gavin Hupp

Gavin Hupp

Head of Digital and Data | Margaritaville at Sea

Leadership Council Nick Harbaugh

Nick Harbaugh

Founder | The Retail Nomad

Leadership Council April Sabral

April Sabral

Founder, Managing Director & Lead Facilitator | April Sabral Leadership

Leadership Council Matthew Adam Smith

Matthew Adam Smith

Founder and CEO | Two Isaacs

Leadership Council Melissa Moore

Melissa Moore

Founder | The Retail Advisor

Leadership Council Linda Johansen James

Linda Johansen James

Founder & Publisher | International Retail Group

Leadership Council Renee Hartmann

Renee Hartmann

Board Member | Kilkenny Designs

Leadership Council Joanna Stone

Joanna Stone

Managing Director | The Agency at Brown Books

Leadership Council Gabriella Bock

Gabriella Bock

Co – Founder & Editor-in-Chief | The Hyvemind

Retail Leadership Council Pete Daleiden

Pete Daleiden

Head of Merchandising | Valuetainment

Leadership Council Dan Macuga

Dan Macuga

CEO & Founder | DM Executive Consulting

Retail Leadership Council Daniela Gabrielle Smallwood

Daniela Gabrielle Smallwood

Vice President, Marketing & Programs | Thompson Hospitality

Retail Leadership Council Austin Banasco

Austin Banasco

Connected Experiences Lead, Canadian Executive Team | Haleon

Retail Leadership Council Kerry O'Neil

Kerry O'Neil

Director, Global Loyalty | Skechers

Retail Leadership Council Melissa Maser

Melissa Maser

Consumer Windows Strategy Americas, US Dell Sales | Microsoft

Retail Leadership Council Marisa Byrne

Marisa Byrne

Brand President | KNS International

Retail Leadership Council Kimberly Pringle

Kimberly Pringle

VP, Product Commercialization | QVC

Retail Leadership Council Beth Greenlaw

Beth Greenlaw

CEO, President | Sea Bags

Retail Leadership Council Laurent Bourscheidt

Laurent Bourscheidt

VP of Marketing | Ricardo Beverly Hills

Retail Leadership Council Matt Ezyk

Matt Ezyk

Sr Director of Technology, Ecommerce | Hanna Andersson

Retail Leadership Council Rich Honiball

Rich Honiball

EVP / Global Chief Merchandising & Marketing Officer | Navy Exchange Service Command | George Mason University

Retail Leadership Council Paula Angelucci

Paula Angelucci

Regional Operations Manager | WHSmith

Leadership Council Jon Brodsky

Jon Brodsky

CEO | YouNow

Retail Leadership Council Girish Joshi

Girish Joshi

Executive Director of E-commerce | LG Electronics

Leadership Council Sara Rosoff

Sara Rosoff

Founder | Decision Forward Advisory