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 on a mission to help leaders and organizations create the Ultimate Ripple Effect—the kind that moves people and drives impact.  Better leaders. Better culture. Better results.  A nationally recognized keynote speaker, bestselling author of Joy Is My Job, and host of the Have Good Ripple Effect podcast, Lisa has partnered with hundreds of organizations across the country to help teams lead with intentional presence, build trust, and shape a culture that fuels performance. 

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 has been presenting to and training groups and organizations for over 20 years. His background includes working for a Fortune 500 company, serving as an elected official, owning and operating a number of successful private businesses, serving on a variety of volunteer boards, and wearing the uniform of the United States Army through over 35 years of service in the South Dakota Army National Guard. Mike is a veteran serving in both Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq, and Operation Enduring Freedom

Derek Deprey is a seasoned leadership speaker, author, and coach passionate about helping people become the leaders they’d want to follow. He served as Head of Employee Success at ETE REMAN and spent over a decade at the Wisconsin Athletic Club as Director of People & Service, Training, and General Manager—all while earning certification through the John Maxwell Team . Derek is the founder of Fit to Lead, through which he offers keynotes, workshops, and coaching that guide managers in mastering

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

Nate “Utah” Scott’s keynote presentation will motivate and inspire your team. As a Navy fighter pilot, Nate lived all facets of high performance. After several combat deployments, Nate became a fully qualified F/A-18 Flight Instructor and Head Landing Signals Officer, teaching all aspects of flying and fighting F-18s and the fine arts of landing them on aircraft carriers. He recently graduated from the world-renowned Navy Fighter Weapons School TOP GUN as an Adversary Instructor, where he was

Greg Wooldridge, also known as "Boss", is a highly respected leader known for his ability to build high-performing teams based on communication, trust, and teamwork. His heart-driven approach proved to be a perfect match for the Blue Angel's culture of excellence, where he successfully led three teams through times of difficult transition. Inspired by his success, Gregg now shares his methods to empower individuals and teams on their journey towards high performance. In flight candidate school,