Our Team
The GDA Speakers Team is committed to providing our clients the ultimate speaker experience. Beginning with informative, creative agents to assist with speaker selection, we follow your event every step of the way.
Once you book a speaker, our logistics experts ensure a detailed travel and event itinerary is formulated and adhered to. Down to the accounting and post-event follow up, we want to be your trusted partner.
GDA Speakers is certified as a Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) through the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the nation's largest third-party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women in the US.
Gail Davis
Founder & President
As Founder and President of one of the country’s premier speakers bureaus, Gail Davis makes CEOs, authors, educators, inventors, experts and inspirational luminaries shine. She helms her namesake bureau, which began as Gail Davis & Associates, and has created a company known for its focus on the client.
Kerris Willett
Sales & Events Director
Kerris Willett is a Sales & Events Director for GDA Speakers. She is adept at leading teams and tailoring strategies for team growth. Her excellent communication, relationship building and problem solving abilities are essential qualities she brings to GDA Speakers. Kerris earned a bachelor’s degree from The University of Texas at Austin. She is goal driven, detail oriented and here to provide a premier experience for our clients and consistently support the GDA team.
Debbie Barela
Senior Vice President
Debbie Barela is a Senior Vice President for GDA Speakers. Debbie has a love for people and a passion for efficiency, which helps her get things done and build collaborative relationships. With a strong background in the event and speaker industry, Debbie's goal is to help create an easy, exceptional, and successful experience for each GDA client, again and again.
Trish Halligan
Vice President
Trish Halligan is a Vice President for GDA Speakers. She brings 25 years of experience in event management and program design. Having been a founding member of two international conference brands for the banknote production and circulation industry, she led or participated in the execution of events in 20 countries and managed relationships in 14 others.
Taylor Kubin
Sr. Sales Executive
Taylor Kubin is a Senior Sales Executive for GDA Speakers. Along with her seven years of experience in a District Sales Manager role, she brings strong problem-solving skills with a personable touch to the GDA team. Taylor graduated from Texas A&M University with a bachelor’s degree and believes working for a small business provides an unmatched bond and sense of collaboration – both with her fellow teammates and clients alike.
Melissa Narvaez
Account Manager & Contract Specialist
Melissa Narvaez is an Account Manager & Contract Specialist for GDA Speakers. Her diverse background working in various industries (including public education, subrogation law, and aerospace) enables her to build unique relationships and trust with clients – all by listening to their needs and following through. Melissa thrives making sure her teammates succeed and enjoys traveling to explore new places in her free time.
Brooke Posey
Account Manager
Brooke Posey is an Account Manager for GDA Speakers. She received her degree in Human Relations with a minor in General Business from the University of Oklahoma. Brooke is a reliable and goal-oriented team player who values being a trusted partner to clients. You can usually find this native Oklahoman enjoying live music at concerts in her off-hours.
Yazmin Morales
Event Manager
Yazmin Morales is an Event Manager for GDA Speakers. She embodies versatility with a knack for creative problem solving and attention to detail. Proud to be part of a women owned and operated team, Yazmin thrives on contributing innovative solutions and being pushed outside of her comfort zone - which includes taking horseback riding lessons in her spare time.
Mikayla Bowen
Marketing & Speaker Relations Manager
Mikayla Bowen is the Marketing & Speaker Relations Manager for GDA Speakers. Though she wears multiple hats within her role, her sole goal is to create the ultimate client experience. Graduating from Dallas Baptist University with a bachelor’s degree in Communications, Mikayla is passionate about channeling her creative expertise and altruism to enable GDA to stand out above the rest.
Adrienne Metzig
Event Manager & Executive Assistant
Adrienne Metzig is the Executive Assistant to Gail Davis and an Event Manager for GDA Speakers. Having assisted many high level executives and managing large events and projects for her own business, Adrienne enjoys tending to the details that help create an experience of lasting impact for others. She earned a bachelor's degree from Texas Tech University and a master's degree from Abilene Christian University. Adrienne represents GDA while enjoying the mountain life of Colorado.