2026 Winter Collab Week
We’re so excited to bring teams together for a week focused on connection and collaboration across O2C. Below you’ll find the full schedule of events—packed with sessions designed to share ideas, spark creativity, and strengthen how we work together.
Tuesday
8:30 - 9:30 | Winter Collab Kick-off
We're starting the week with an O2C State of the Business address from our head honcho. Light breakfast from Corner Bakery will be served in the kitchen.
Host: Eric Lockwood, Chief Executive Officer
10:00 -12:00 | Brand Teams Updates
It's been over 6 months since the formation of the Brand Teams and things are already moving and shaking. Tune in to hear about what's in store for the future!
Hosts: Jonathan Ramos & Bradlee Hicks, Brand Directors
12:00 - 1:00 | Company Lunch
3:00 - 3:30 | Performance Review Process Refresh
Let's review the updated Annual Review process using our B2E platform.
Host: Joe Jorgenson, Chief Operations Officer
Wednesday
9:00 - 11:00 | Sales Panel
2:00 - 3:00 | Value Engineering
An overview of what it is, why it's important to our business, and what open and future projects we have in value engineering.
Host: Steven Levine, Engineering Director
Thursday
9:00 -10:00 | Reports, Part 1: Understanding WAR & Core Reporting Tools
Ever wanted to know more about the WAR, but been afraid to ask? Fear not! We will cover the basics in this information-packed session.
Hosts: Maren Couillard, Operations Director & Mandy Pace, IT Director
10:00 -11:00 | Reports, Part 2: Advanced Reporting & Future Opportunities
This optional meeting follows up on the foundation from the 'Reports, Part 1' session with exciting new developments.
Hosts: Maren Couillard, Operations Director & Mandy Pace, IT Director
1:00 - 2:00 | Asana Training & Best Practices
Learn about project management using Asana, which has been rolled out across several teams to help manage cross-functional projects. Whether you are a seasoned veteran, just getting started, or completely new to project management tools, this optional meeting could be eye opening for members at all levels and departments of the company.
Host: Kaitlyn Sherlock, Project Manager
2:00 - 3:00 AI | Opportunities & Obstacles
BYO popcorn because this session is sure to excite and ignite some heated debate as dip our toes into the complex world of Artificial Intelligence. We want everyone to walk away with a stronger sense of what responsible AI use looks like.
Hosts: Mandy Pace, It Director & Bradlee Hicks, Brand Director
3:30 - 6:30: Social Event at Bottles & Botega
Enjoy pizza, salad and other nibbles alongside beer, wine, soft drinks as you work collaboratively in teams to create a piece of art for the Chicago office.
Friday
11:45 - 12:30: Company Lunch
1:00 - 3:30 | Volunteer Event: Greater Chicago Food Depository
This event will be offsite at 4100 W. Ann Lurie Lane. Please allow at least 15 minutes to reach the location. If you have not RSVP'd to the event, please do so by Thurs. 1/29.