
Wise Guys is an event held at the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce. Attendees will enjoy food and drinks while listening to a panel of professionals covering specific topics.
Presenting Sponsor:
Event Sponsor:
2023 EMCEES
CJ Fishman
CJF Consulting
"Business Niche Consulting for the 21st Century"
Evan Duke
Classic Creations in Diamonds & Gold
Atticus Frank, CFA, ABV
Mercer Capital
Bio: Atticus Frank is a vice president with Mercer Capital. Atticus has valuation experience across a broad range of engagements, including for estate and gift planning and compliance, transaction advisory services, and litigation support.
As a member of Mercer Capital’s Family Business Advisory Services Group, Atticus provides financial education, valuation, and other strategic financial consulting to multi-generation family businesses. Atticus is a regular contributor to Mercer Capital’s blog, Family Business Director.
Atticus spent time at D-R Media and Investments, a diversified media company based in Venice, Florida. Atticus served in the role of CFO and led a start-up concert promotion business and division of D-R Media.
Atticus is a member of the CFA Society of Tampa Bay, the Venice and Sarasota Chambers of Commerce, the Venice Estate Planning Council, ACG Tampa Bay, and the Financial Consulting Group. He’s also a member of Venice Sertoma. Atticus and his family attend Grace Community Bible Church.
Atticus resides in Venice with his wife, Rachel, and three children, Nora (4), Lucy (2), John (1), and two dogs.
2023 SPEAKERS
Captain Andy Leisenring
Venice Police Department
Bio: Captain Leisenring began his law enforcement career in Michigan in 2001, and after six and half years of service, he became a Venice Police Officer in 2007. Since joining VPD he has served as a Patrol Officer, Detective, Patrol Sergeant, Detective Sergeant, Patrol Lieutenant, and Special Operations Lieutenant. Currently, Captain Leisenring serves as the Patrol Division Commander.
Captain Leisenring earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Ferris State University in Michigan and a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Boston University.
Captain Leisenring resides in Venice and loves spending time with his wife and two daughters. He enjoys being an active member of a local church and serves as the Chair of the church’s Leadership Board. He also serves as the Chair of the Venice Symphony Board of Trustees and volunteers with other local non-profit organizations.
Dr. Francis Wren
First Physicians Group
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Bio: Dr. Wren is board certified in Urology, performs transurethral surgery and specializes in conditions affecting the urinary tract in men and women. He treats urologic conditions including prostate enlargement, incontinence issues, overactive bladder, neurogenic bladder, interstitial cystitis, recurrent UTI, sexually-transmitted disease, sexual dysfunction and erectile dysfunction as well as kidney stones and urologic cancers.
Dr. Wren received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. He completed both an internship and residency at the Hershey Medical Center, Penn State College of Medicine, in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Questions? Please Contact Charleen Myers, Member Engagement Director