Atlas Conference 2026

Jack Griffin

Chairman & CEO, Atlas World Group

Jack Griffin has served as CEO of Atlas World Group, Inc. since November 2016, overseeing the strategic direction of its ten subsidiaries, including Atlas Van Lines, and expanding its presence in relocation, transportation, home delivery, and logistics. With over 30 years of experience, Griffin previously held roles as President and COO of Atlas World Group and President & COO of Atlas World Group International, with a background in senior management across domestic, special products, and international transportation.

Griffin is active in industry leadership, serving on the executive committee for the American Trucking Associations Moving & Storage Conference and participating in several organizations, including IAM, ATA, and WERC. He is also committed to community development in Evansville, Indiana, where he volunteers with local charities. Griffin holds a degree from Wilfrid Laurier University and an Executive MBA from Columbia University.

Fred Haladay

President & COO, Atlas Van Lines (Canada) Ltd.

Fred Haladay is the President & COO of Atlas Canada, with over 40 years of experience in the relocation industry. Elected in 2020, Fred has excelled in business development, quality improvement, and strategic planning, building strong client relationships, including with the Government of Canada. He has received multiple awards from the Canadian Employee Relocation Council (CERC). He has served on key industry boards, including as Chair of CERC and as a board member of the Canadian Association of Movers (CAM) and the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA).

Under Fred’s leadership, Atlas Canada has introduced innovative solutions and strengthened its agent network, driving initiatives that improve service and collaboration. He also oversees Connect Logistics Inc. and Orbit Brokers, expanding Atlas Canada’s logistics capabilities. Fred’s commitment to customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and agent success has positioned the company for sustainable growth and long-term success.

Adam Kreek

Olympic Gold Medalist & Executive Leadership Advisor

Adam Kreek is a two-time Olympian, Olympic Gold Medalist, and trusted executive coach who helps leaders perform under pressure and lead through change. He has worked with senior teams at Amazon, Microsoft, Pfizer, Shell, GE, Mercedes-Benz, L’Oréal, YPO, EO, and dozens of Fortune 500 organizations.

Known for substance over hype, Adam’s Built for Hard™ framework blends elite performance principles with practical, values-based leadership tools that translate immediately into real-world results. His insights are grounded in lived experience—earning over 60 international medals, setting ocean rowing records, and surviving extreme adversity, as featured in NBC’s Dateline: Capsized.

What sets Adam apart is his rare dual perspective: proven high-performance execution and deep business leadership expertise. He partners with organizations to deliver keynotes, strategic planning sessions, and executive coaching that turn inspiration into sustained performance.

Zach Rattner

AI Founder, CTO & Author

Zach Rattner is a technology founder, author, and AI thought leader who helps organizations demystify artificial intelligence to drive real-world growth. As the co-founder and CTO of Yembo, Zach pioneered the shift to AI-powered virtual surveys in the relocation industry, building computer vision tools that have processed millions of videos and transformed how logistics teams operate.

Known for a pragmatic, “substance over hype” approach to innovation, Zach holds 30 US patents and his company has trained over 5,000 professionals worldwide on leveraging AI to work smarter, not harder. His book, Grow Up Fast: Lessons from an AI Startup, serves as a blueprint for leaders navigating the complexities of scaling technology in traditional industries.

What distinguishes Zach is his value of dual expertise: deep technical mastery rooted in 15+ years of software engineering combined with the strategic vision of a founder who has scaled a global company. At the Atlas Canada Convention, Zach will be delivering actionable insights that move beyond buzzwords, empowering agency owners to harness AI for efficiency, profitability, and lasting competitive advantage in 2026.

Dr. Jody Carrington

Renowned Psychologist & Human Connection Expert

Dr. Jody Carrington is a globally sought-after psychologist, bestselling author, and keynote speaker who helps leaders and organizations elevate performance through genuine human connection. With more than two decades of clinical experience and hundreds of stages delivered worldwide, she tackles today’s toughest human-centered challenges—from burnout and loneliness to resilience and leadership—with candor, humor, and deep psychological insight.

Her work blends research-based strategies with real-world application, empowering audiences to rebuild authentic relationships, cultivate healthy cultures, and lead with empathy and clarity. Dr. Jody is the founder and principal psychologist at Carrington & Company, host of the Unlonely podcast, and author of three bestselling books, including Feeling Seen, a powerful guide to reconnecting in an increasingly disconnected world.

Trusted by educators, leaders, and global organizations alike, Dr. Jody translates complex psychological truths into practical tools that transform how teams communicate, collaborate, and thrive—making connection the competitive advantage for today’s leaders.