2026 Post-Acute Partners in Care Conference

Steve Bench

Steve Bench is the founder of Generational Consulting, which customizes keynote presentations and training sessions that deliver engagement strategies for attracting and retaining Millennials, empowering Generation X, capturing Boomer wisdom and cultivating future leadership by leveraging the strengths of each generation. Steve has shared his message with audiences across the country and has created a reputation for delivering light-hearted, funny, and thoughtful presentations that bridge generational gaps and deliver winning strategies for dealing with generational differences in the workplace.

Steve is also the creator of “The Pitch!”, a non-profit business contest that puts the next generation of workforce talent in charge to create a start-up company and make the perfect sales pitch! Teenage students learn business concepts, practice soft skills and networking and compete for prizes! Steve works with thousands of students each year and those young adults inform and inspire his presentations about generational change.

David Francisco

David Francisco’s journey from a tragic crash to triumph is astounding. At just 24 years old, David’s life was forever changed when a distracted driver ran a red light and broadsided him while he was riding his bicycle. The impact left him instantly paralyzed from the waist down, with doctors telling him he would never walk again. But David refused to accept this fate.

For over a year, David worked tirelessly through grueling physical therapy, pushing his body and spirit beyond the limits. Against all odds, David defied expectations and regained the ability to walk—something that was once thought impossible. More importantly, David has found a purpose in his suffering by sharing his story with others. His story of resilience and hope reached a global audience in 2018 when it was featured on American Idol. The segment captivated millions, garnering over 80 million views worldwide, and has become an inspiration to many.

David’s engaging presentations combine video footage from his recovery, personal stories, and live music performances of his own original music, inspired by his journey. His powerful performances and emotional connection with audiences have made him a beacon of hope and inspiration.

Continuing Education (CE) available at the Post-Acute Partners in Care Conference

Licensed Nursing Home Administrator
SDAHO is the South Dakota Affiliate of LeadingAge, an approved provider of continuing education in nursing home administration by the South Dakota Board of Nursing Facility Administrators. There are up to 8.4 contact hours available to nursing home administrators at this conference.

Social Worker
SDAHO is approved as a provider for continuing education by the South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners, 135 East Illinois, Suite 214, Spearfish, SD 57783, Provider #1000. Social workers will receive up to 8.4 continuing education contact hours at this education.

Certified Dietary Manager and Certified Food Protection Professionals 
SDAHO is approved as a CE provider, approval number #169729, for the CDM, CFPP by the Certifying Board of Dietary Managers. Certified dietary managers and certified food protection professionals will receive up to 7.0 continuing education contact hours at this education.