A native of Rose Hill KS, Kendall earned his BSED at Pittsburg State from 87-91.  He was a member of the Gorillas football squad (1991 NCAA DII National Champions) and a captain his final two years. He was drafted by the NFL’s Pittsburgh Steelers in 92 and spent 15 years in the NFL.(Steelers 92-95, Saints 96-99, Chiefs 2000-06) After retiring from the NFL in 2006, he became a member of the Chiefs Radio Network for 12 years as well as taking a position with his alma mater, Pitt State Gorillas,

Keelan Leyser is a renowned tech magician, mentalist, digital illusionist, keynote speaker, quick change artist, and futurist, widely acknowledged as one of the world’s leading experts in his niche. He is known for his innovative use of technology to create captivating illusions, combining elements such as iPads, drones, LED screens, robotics, AI, virtual reality, holograms, and social media to engage audiences in new and exciting ways.  With a career spanning nearly three decades, Keelan

CEO & Founding Farmer of Frey Farms Sarah Frey has been described by the New York Times as “the Pumpkin Queen of America”. That’s because she sells more pumpkins than any other producer in the United States. She describes herself as the “founding farmer of Frey Farms”— a Certified Woman Owned Business she established in 1992 at the age of sixteen. Headquartered in Keenes, IL, Sarah and her four older brothers operate farms and facilities in seven states producing tens of millions of pumpkins

Perhaps the most famous rock climber in the world, Alex has amazed and inspired audiences with stories of his ropeless, free solo climbs. The pinnacle of his career (and maybe the sport of climbing) was his 2017 climb of El Capitan in Yosemite which The New York Times called “one of the greatest athletic feats of any kind, ever”. This accomplishment was captured in the Academy Award winning film, Free Solo. As a speaker, Alex reveals the strategies he employs to master his craft, for which the

For more than 25 years, Jamie Clarke has worked with elite teams who win: Olympic teams, NHL teams, sales teams, leadership teams, and start-up teams. What connects them all is pressure.  With his own hard-won philosophy of decision-making in extremes— and a storytelling technique that can take you from laughter to tears in minutes — Jamie recharges audiences with fresh perspectives on success and failure, and risk vs. reward. Creative, humorous, passionate, and on-point, Jamie walks you

IMPROVISE...ADAPT...OVERCOME... These three words – a mantra Paul learned in the Australian Army as a young Paratrooper – resonated with him the first time he heard them. Paul de Gelder chased adventure wherever he could find it, from his wild ride as a teen and his whirlwind lifestyle working in clubs and the music industry to hauling his way up to the elite echelons of the Australian Defense Forces as an Army paratrooper and then Navy bomb disposal diver. In February 2009, Paul's adventurous

Dr. Chan received his BBA in Finance & Investments from Baruch College in 1979. In 1983, Anthony received his M.A. in Economics, followed by his Ph.D. in Economics in May 1986 from the University of Maryland. In addition, Anthony also spent time at the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve in Washington, DC, as a Doctoral fellow from 1985 to 1986. Upon graduating, he became an Economics Professor at the University of Dayton from 1986 to 1989 and successfully published many academic articles.

 Perhaps it’s her Texas roots, but Jess Pettitt, MBA, M.Ed., CSP, believes that to really thrive in this world, you have to ride two horses—one of giving and one of receiving. For Jess, the giving horse is her passion for service, and the receiving horse is the high she rides entertaining audiences. For almost 10 years, Jess rode one horse by day, serving as an administrator in student affairs for university Diversity and Inclusion programs, and the other by night, performing and hosting three

Arel Moodie is a TV show host of "Family Reboot" on Disney+ and professional speaker who has spoken at the White House and has been acknowledged by President Obama.  Arel has done extensive work on understanding human relationship dynamics to understand what makes people tick and how to positively use these universal truths. He has been quoted in The New York Times, USA Today, Forbes, Black Enterprise, Huffington Post and contributor to TV shows like “The Doctors”. His podcast has reached

Lisa Even is a multifaceted Entrepreneur, Speaker, Author, and JOY Connoisseur. Her podcast, "Have Good Ripple Effect," and her book, "Joy is My Job," embody her vibrant approach to life.  Through speaking engagements, coaching, and her podcast, Lisa challenges individuals to look beyond their backyards, and realize their capacity to influence the world, rather than being shaped by it.  From her humble beginnings waitressing at the R&R Café, serving coffee and breakfast to locals,

At the 1998 Olympic Winter Games in Nagano, Japan, Nikki Stone became America's first-ever Olympic champion in the sport of inverted aerial skiing. What made Nikki Stone's performance so unbelievable was the fact that less than two years earlier, a chronic injury prevented her from standing, much less walking or skiing down a slope at almost 40 miles per hour off a 12-foot wall of snow that launches aerialists 5 stories into the air. Nikki Stone's empowering book, When Turtles Fly: Secrets

Mike is a professional speaker, trainer, and bestselling author who has been providing motivational and inspirational presentations to groups and organizations for over 20 years. His background includes working for a Fortune 500 company, serving as an elected official, owning and operating various successful private businesses, serving in a variety of volunteer organizations and on a number of Board of Directors’. Mike is a founding member of Day of Excellence, a non-profit organization, in its

Derek’s passion in life is to help you become the leader you’d want to follow. After 7 years in basketball operations at the NCAA Division 1 & NBA levels, 13 years in the fitness industry, and 3 years in the automotive industry, he transforms managers into leaders at Living as a Leader & Fit to Lead, as an author, keynote speaker, and leadership coach. Derek is the author of 2 books, SHIFT: Move from Frustrated to Fulfilled & Everyday Leaders: Small Actions, Big Results. When Derek

In today's competitive business landscape, addressing the loyalty deficit is essential. Patrick Henry, acclaimed business humorist and co-founder of Monarch chem, a pioneering company specializing in eco-friendly herbicides, understands the intricate connection between loyalty and motivation. Through his dynamic keynote presentations, Patrick discusses the critical importance of fostering dedication and enthusiasm within organizations to drive sustainable growth. With a focus on trust, shared

Tiffani Bova’s illustrious career has been marked by a long (and continuously growing) list of accomplishments and honors: Two-time Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author, Former Global Growth & Innovation Evangelist at Salesforce, Two-time Thinkers50 Top Management Thinker, Former Research Fellow at Gartner, Top 50 Marketing Thought Leader, Top X and LinkedIn Influencer, Five-Star Podcast Host, contributor to top business journals, researcher on the future of sales, employee and customer