Matt Zirwas, MD < Back Matt Zirwas, MD Faculty Matthew Zirwas, MD is an American Board of Dermatology certified physician. He is a nationally known expert who specializes in allergy patch testing, psoriasis, and eczema. Dr. Zirwas founded the Bexley Dermatology Research Clinic in 2017. The research clinic treats qualifying patients with the newest cutting-edge treatment options prior to the medications becoming available on the market for normal physicians to prescribe. He is also a physician contributor and dermatologic advisor for companies such as ALL Laundry Detergent, Cerave, AsepticMD, Women’s Health Magazine, and many more. He received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Pittsburgh in 1996. Dr. Zirwas also received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Pittsburgh in 2000. He then completed his dermatology residency at the University of Pittsburgh in 2003 where he became Chief Resident. Dr. Zirwas professional memberships include: American Academy for Dermatology American Medical Association American Contact Dermatitis Society Association of Professors of Dermatology Central Ohio Dermatology Society Columbus Medical Association European Society of Contact Dermatitis North American Contact Dermatitis Group Ohio Dermatology Association Ohio Dermatological Association The Ohio State Medical Association In Dr. Zirwas’s free time, he enjoys tending to his turtles and tadpoles, as well as spending time with his family and traveling. PS Home

Business 201 Faculty < Back Troy Morgan, CCIM Partner Troy Morgan, CCIM, is an award-winning commercial real estate industry leader, specializing in project leasing, tenant representation, pad site development, and the acquisition/disposition of retail centers and investment properties throughout Texas. As a native of the region, Troy has extensive knowledge of all the DFW submarkets, as well as a strong network of contacts and relationships within the industry. Since joining Structure Commercial in 2007, Troy has used his skills to build the firm into one of the leading retail brokers in the DFW area. He currently manages the marketing and leasing of over 2 million square feet of commercial space, with a particular passion for improving the performance of distressed centers. To date, Troy has been responsible for nearly $500M in transactions. Troy is an active member of several professional associations, including the International Council of Shopping Centers, North Texas Commercial Association of Realtors, and the CCIM Institute (2015). When he isn’t working, Troy is an avid golfer and even plays in tournaments internationally. He also enjoys spending time with his family and traveling. . https://www.structurecommercial.com/ Business201 Home

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Business 201 Faculty < Back Mireya Hawthorne CEO & Principal Mireya Gonzalez Hawthorne serves the insurance and risk management needs of commercial clients in a variety of industries including retail, food service, manufacturing, public entity, financial services, healthcare, construction, property management and development. Mireya specializes in large-scale corporate risk management and solves critical risk and asset management objectives for middle market corporations. Areas of expertise include multi-state property and casualty programs, negotiating favorable terms for difficult or unique Directors and Officers Liability placements, negotiating Bonds, Products Liability coverage, helping clients turn around adverse Workers' Compensation experience, and insuring hard to place Property Schedules. She brings over 20 years of extensive insurance, risk financing, and risk management experience to MGRA. Mireya began her insurance career in San Antonio, Texas with Nationwide Insurance. A leading sales executive in personal lines and a nationally ranked producer of property and casualty insurance. Promoted to Dallas County Portfolio Manager & led the underwriting division for her district to the state Sales Conference each year. Became one of ten districts in Texas to reach Pacesetter’s (annual award) 4 consecutive years. In 1998, went to Summit Global Partners & excelled as an Account Executive/Producer. Served the insurance and risk management needs of companies such as WBK Construction Co, Hardscape Construction, Bell Sports, Monitronic’s, Broadcast.com , BroadbandNow, Trintel, ABC Pest Control, NTTA, and NV Holdings. She was recruited by Marsh USA in 2002 to develop new engagement opportunities for middle to large markets in their consulting and risk management division. She developed relationships with companies such as D.R. Horton, Carreker Financial, and Mary Kay, Inc. She managed client risks to strengthen their balance sheets, reduce expenses, and benefit their overall bottom line. Specialties: Technology Consulting firm, Franchised Food Service, Development of National Insurance Programs for Groups/Associations/Franchises, Construction, Mgmt Consulting, Service Organization, Products Liability, Executive Risk Arena-DnO, EnO, EPLI, Crime & Fiduciary https://www.mgrainc.com/ Business201 Home

Lawrence Eichenfield, MD < Back Lawrence Eichenfield, MD Faculty Dr. Eichenfield is chief of pediatric and adolescent dermatology at Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego and professor of dermatology and pediatrics and vice-chair of the department of dermatology at UC San Diego School of Medicine. He is board certified in dermatology, pediatric dermatology and pediatrics. After earning his medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, Dr. Eichenfield was a pediatric resident and chief resident at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He then completed his dermatology residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Along with longstanding expertise in atopic dermatitis, acne, psoriasis and other inflammatory skin conditions, Dr. Eichenfield has interests in neonatal dermatology, vascular lesions, laser surgery and rare skin disorders. He has authored more than 400 journal articles, chapters, abstracts and books, and has served as the senior editor of "Neonatal and Infant Dermatology," published by Elsevier, as well as "The Eczemas." He served as editor-in-chief of Pediatric Dermatology for 12 years and currently serves on the editorial boards of multiple journals and periodicals. Dr. Eichenfield has held multiple leadership positions, including co-founder and co-chair of the Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance, co-chair of the American Academy of Dermatology Guidelines for Atopic Dermatitis, co-chair of the American Acne and Rosacea Society/American Academy of Pediatrics Pediatric Acne Recommendations for Diagnosis and Treatment, member of the Expert Panel Member of the NIAID Guidelines for Diagnosis and Management of Food Allergy, Scientific Advisory Board of the National Eczema Association, and director of the Rady Children's/UC San Diego Eczema and Inflammatory Skin Disease Center. Additionally, he has served in leadership roles on guidelines and consensus statements for multiple dermatological conditions, including acne, rosacea, atopic dermatitis and psoriasis. Dr. Eichenfield enjoys running, reading, and skiing. PS Home

Jennifer Cather, MD < Back Jennifer Cather, MD Faculty Jennifer C. Cather, MD, FAAD, is the Medical Director and Founder of Mindful Dermatology and Modern Research Associates in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Cather earned her BA in Chemistry at the University of Texas, graduating Magna Cum Laude and her MD at the University of Texas-Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. After completing anInternal Medicine internship at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, she completed a Clinical Research Fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center and a residency in Dermatology at the University of Texas Medical School in Houston. She is licensed to practice in Texas and California and is certified by the American Board of Dermatology. Dr. Cather has been an investigator in more than 275 clinical research trials in the areas of psoriasis and cutaneous T-cell lymphoma and has authored or co-authored numerous abstracts and manuscripts. Her writing has appeared in such publications as the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, The British Journal of Dermatology, the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, Cutis, Dermatologic Therapy, and Dermatologic Clinics. Dr. Cather lectures on investigational therapies in psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, melanoma, and graft versus host disease, and she frequently serves as a consultant within these disciplines. PS Home

Courtney Schadt, MD Courtney Schadt, MD Faculty Board Certifications: Dermatology Medical Degree: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Residency: Vanderbilt University Division of Dermatology Internship: Internal Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center Special Areas of Expertise: General Dermatology, Medical Dermatology, Skin Cancer Affiliations: Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Louisville Division of Dermatology PS Winter Home

Karen Nern, MD, MBA Karen Nern, MD, MBA Faculty Dr. Karen Nern is a board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon with expertise in general, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology. She performs Mohs micrographic surgery and has extensive experience treating both benign and malignant skin growths. She also performs many cosmetic procedures, including JUVÉDERM®, VOLUMA®, KYBELLA®, chemical peels, and CO2 laser. Her formal education and training include: Arizona State University (Tempe, AZ) – BS, Finance San Diego State University (San Diego, CA) – MBA, International Business University of California, Davis (Davis, CA) – Doctor of Medicine Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego (San Diego, CA) – Transitional Medicine Internship University of California, San Diego (San Diego, CA) – Dermatology Residency A diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology (ABD), a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), and the American Society for Mohs Surgery (ASMS), Dr. Nern is a preceptor for medical students and is passionate about teaching. She is dedicated to taking exceptional care of her patients to help them achieve skin health and skin cancer prevention. In her spare time, Dr. Nern enjoys skiing, horseback riding, boating, and hiking. Dr. Nern is also on the Board of The Colorado Melanoma Foundation and initiated a philanthropic project called The Sun Bus. The Sun Bus attends major events and is a free sun safety education and skin cancer screening vehicle serving the underserved populations of Colorado. PS Winter Home

Antoanella Calame, MD < Back Antoanella Calame, MD Faculty Dr. Calame’s dedication to her field is not only evident in her over forty active state medical licenses, but also in her profound contributions to the scientific community. Her work, including a book on cutaneous manifestations of HIV disease and numerous peer-reviewed scientific papers, has significantly advanced our understanding of these complex medical conditions. As an esteemed educator, Dr. Calame’s expertise in melanoma and melanocytic lesions is widely recognized. She is frequently invited to speak at local and national conferences, where she shares her wealth of knowledge, instilling confidence in her peers and students. Dr. Calame’s special interest in melanoma and melanocytic lesions is not just a passion, but a commitment to staying at the forefront of her field. She is actively involved with the newest clinical and molecular techniques used to diagnose cutaneous melanoma, ensuring her knowledge and skills are always up-to-date. Founder & Director: Dr. Antoanella Calame is the founder and director of Compass Dermatopathology, Lanoi Medical Group, and SkyMD. Invited Speaker: She is an invited speaker at local and national conferences where she lectures on dermatopathology, and specifically on melanoma and advances in the diagnosis and prognosis of melanocytic lesions. Teacher: She also teaches dermatology and dermatopathology to UCSD and Navy dermatology residents and dermatology and pathology residents. PS Home

Practical Symposium | Summer Sharpen Your Dermatology, Clinicopathologic & Business Skills. Join us August 20-23, 2026, in Vail, CO Past Industry Partners PS Home Dr. Clay Cockerell, the faculty, and attendees, gratefully acknowledge the following industry partners dedicated to supporting the Practical Symposium. It's this continued support that allows conferences like ours to continue providing world-class educational content during these challenging post-pandemic times. Thank You! Industry Brochure Abbvie Aclaris Therapeutics Actelion Aerolase Agillaire Almirall AMBI Skincare Amgen Arcutis Biotherapeutics Bare Dermatology | Reveal Research Institute Bayer Healthcare Biofrontera Blueprint Medicine Boehringer Ingelheim Bristol Myers Squib Caliber ID Caris Life Sciences Castle Biosciences Celgene Cockerell Dermatopathology Dermatology Authority Dermavant Sciences Dermeleve DermTech DermLite Elsevier Ferndale Healthcare Fortune Law Firm Galderma Genentech Heine Helsinn Incyte Dermatology IntraDerm Janssen Johnson & Johnson Kyowa Kirin La Roche-Posay Legally Mine Leica Leo Pharma Lilly Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals Merck Mikroscan Modernizing Medicine My Derm Portal Nextech Novartis NuVida Patient Point Pfizer Pierre Fabre Primus Pharmaceuticals Proscia Regeneron Sanofi Genzyme RTSPC Pinnacle Architecture & Design Sakura Finetek USA Sanofi Regeneron Sensus Healthcare Silicone Arts SkinCure Oncology SkylineDx Smith & Nephew StatLab Stemline Strata Skin Sciences Sun Pharma T.A. Sciences Taro Pharma UCB WinSurge Xoft Your Academy | In-Person & Online Educational Events Zero Gravity Industry Brochure

Joy Mosser Goldfarb, MD Joy Mosser Goldfarb, MD Faculty Joy L. Mosser, MD, is an attending dermatologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics and Director of the Pediatric Dermatology Residency Program at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Mosser is board certified in dermatology and pediatric dermatology. Past clinical studies have included the use of topical steroids for atopic dermatology, tacrolimus for atopic dermatitis, pimecrolimus for atopic dermatitis, and lactic acid for ichthyosis vulgaris. Her educational activities include lectures to dermatology residents at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, pediatric residents at Nationwide Children's Hospital, and family practice residents at Grant Hospital. She provides clinical teaching in the Pediatric Dermatology Clinic at Nationwide Children's and precepts internal medicine-pediatrics residents from The Ohio State University. PS Winter Home

Business 201 Faculty < Back Jim Winblood Founder & Chief Steward Jim Winblood is an Entrepreneur and Chief Steward of several recruiting and staffing businesses in the “care economy” including Mom’s Best Friend of Dallas/Ft. Worth, Park Cities at Home, Vail Sitters and Scout Reference, a B-to-B SAAS company providing reference checking services for trust economy employers. He enjoys the challenges of entrepreneurship and has started and led multiple early-stage businesses. Jim is a graduate of Vanderbilt University School of Law and the Price College of Business at the University of Oklahoma, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration/economics with honors. He was the recipient of the OU President’s Medal and the prestigious Letseizer Award for outstanding graduate. Jim was a Commander in the US Navy Reserve (Ret.). He is a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Jim also currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for Global Heart Ministries in Plano, Texas. Jim is a past Chairman of the Board of Directors for Rainbow Days, Inc., a non-profit organization serving at-risk children. He was a member of the Dallas Young Lawyers Leadership Class of 2000. He has served as a Precinct Chairman for the Dallas County GOP. Jim is also a Member of the Dallas Roundtable and C12. Most importantly, Jim stays focused on his faith and family. He and his wife Kim have two daughters attending college at BIOLA University and they are Members of Watermark Community Church. http://www.scoutreference.com Business201 Home