Our Speakers

Dan Caro

Inspiration - Entertainment
www.dancaro.com

Dan Caro was born and raised in Southern Louisiana and grew up surrounded by the sounds of the New Orleans jazz scene. He vowed at a young age that, despite the childhood fire that robbed him of his hands, he would become a professional drummer. His pursuit and achievement of his dream inspired thousands of people and launched his second career as a motivational speaker. Dan also serves as an Ambassador for the Shriners of North America. Dan lives life to the fullest, with the resiliency to prove that nothing is impossible.

Kevin Cherilla

Education - Motivation
www.kcsummits.com

Kevin Cherilla brings you his inspiring story of setting goals and making them happen! On June 5, 2007 Kevin became one of only a select few in the world that have ever stood on the top of Mt. Everest. Audiences are captivated by Kevin’s tales of daring mountain rescues and critical decision-making on summit day. Kevin’s multimedia presentation gives his audience the ambition to achieve more, reach into the unknown, set goals for success and overcome the challenges and obstacles we face every day.

Kevin is recognized as an accomplished motivational speaker, international mountain guide, philanthropist, and prominent businessman.

Alison Craig, AICI and Allied ASID

Education
www.3Impressions.com

Heralded as The Wonder Woman of Success and Style^SM, Alison Craig shows you how to own the room, command your marketplace, and have your business roar! Ali’s high-impact strategies help the entrepreneur and small business owner stand out from the crowd and attract their ideal customers effortlessly.

Let Ali help revolutionize you and your business!

Ali is a sought after expert on television around the country on NBC, CBS, ABC, and FOX affiliates as well as in print in such publications as the Wall Street Journal, Denver Post, and the New York Daily Newspaper.

Van Deeb

Motivation - Education
www.vandeeb.com

        Looking for a speaker who can help you reach your full potential in sales?

Van Deeb is the author of "Selling from the Heart" and "Common Sense Selling." He began his real estate career in the early 1980s, fresh out of college, with $500 to his name. By the time he sold his company to his longtime general manager, it had become one of the largest independent real estate firms in the Midwest with over 350 associates. Van has won over 100 awards in sales, and brings his mastery of the fundamentals to achieving all your dreams and goals.

Van will inspire, instruct, and motivate you to become the best you can be in your sales career based on a resource we all have and rarely use: Common Sense!

Topics:
Leadership
Building Your Business
Goal Setting

Chris Draft

Education - Motivation
www.chrisdraftfamilyfoundation.org

A linebacker, currently with the Washington Redskins, his career in the NFL also includes time on the rosters of the Chicago Bears, San Francisco 49ers, Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, St. Louis Rams, and Buffalo Bills.

Using the inspiration and lessons learned while working with youth and families throughout his college and professional career, Chris Draft and the Chris Draft Family Foundation engage in community projects that support youth, families, schools, civic groups, and health awareness organizations.

L. Burke Files

L. Burke Files is a highly-engaging financial and business speaker who can present on a wide variety of topics, including: Managing Risks in Your Business; Corporate Budgeting; The Economics of Crime; Financial and Computer Crime Investigations; Money Laundering; Location and Recovery of Assets; and Finding and Managing Risks in Your Business. 

Having worked in over 30 countries, on cases involving several million to over a billion dollars, Burke possesses unrivaled, first hand experience.  A veteran international author and speaker, Burke will customize his remarks specifically to the industry or group that he is addressing and can present whatever length program is desired.  His presentations will provide meaningful insight to real-world scenarios that can be applied to businesses of all sizes in all industries and to the everyday lives of his audience.  Burke mixes equal parts humor and substance to keep his audience engaged and leave them feeling motivated and empowered. 

Using his own experience and knowledge, together with his colorful stage presence and style, Burke will provide a one of a kind experience that will enable his audience to see opportunity where others see only turmoil, and to effectively detour the costly pitfalls that are prevalent in today’s business and financial climate. 

Burke’s targeted presentations are assured to entertain, engage and empower his audience – A trifecta that provides a tangible return on investment on many different levels. 

Marv Fleming

Promotions - Motivation

Marv Fleming is the first player in NFL history to play in five Super Bowls - with Green Bay Super Bowl I and Super Bowl II; with Miami Super Bowl VI, Super Bowl VII, and Super Bowl VIII.

Marv is available as a keynote presenter or special event host, for appearances, endorsements, autograph signings, corporate event appearances, celebrity golf tournaments, tradeshows, conventions, store grand openings, licensing deals, print advertising, and television commercials.

Topics:
Motivation and Success

Cathy Gregg 

Education
www.CautionUnlimited.com

Martial arts instructor and entrepreneur, Cathy Gregg has three black belts and is a certified TASER instructor. At her studio, in homes, and on stage, she teaches Self Defense for Life.

Self Defense is not a need to have – it’s a MUST have!

Coach Troy Henson

Education - Motivation
www.becoaching.com

As an expert, Coach Troy doesn’t just speak to audiences, he moves them. His focus is not simply good ideas and entertainment, Coach Troy is committed to making an impact that shifts your thinking so you can produce bigger results faster and with fewer struggles.

Troy is a captivating story teller with an ease and brilliance for connecting with audiences with humor, passion, thought provoking insight, and inspirational wisdom. Coach Troy has coached over 1000 business owners, professionals, entrepreneurs, executives, leaders, and managers in the past 10 years and gained more deep level business experience in just the first two years of his career than most people get in a lifetime.

Seth Joyner

Education - Motivation
www.joynerwalkerfoundation.org

Seth Joyner, former linebacker and Super Bowl winner, created the Joyner-Walker Foundation in an effort to create life-skill programs for underprivileged kids and teach them about financial literacy. Today, Seth directs his efforts toward educating corporate audiences and youth on how to increase their performance (in business or life) and achieve their goals.

Topics:
Motivational Mindset
Financial Literacy
Health & Wellness/Fitness

Lynn Larson

Education - Motivation

Having won Super Bowl V with the Baltimore Colts, Lynn’s athletic career has placed him in front of audiences as a speaker for over 40 years. Lynn’s speaker topics draw from this wealth of various life experiences that made him the man he is today. Perseverance and leadership ability has allowed Lynn to make the jump from field to podium, engaging audiences in the areas of Team Dynamics, Going the Distance, Fatal Distractions, and Faith in Daily Life.

Ronald Mann

Education
www.ronmann.com

Executive and Personal Development Coach, Organizational Development Consultant, Sport Psychology and best selling Author

Dr. Ronald Mann has over 30 years experience helping people transform their personal lives and businesses. Dr. Mann has provided an integrated mind, body, spirit approach to Executive Coaching, Team Building and Organizational Development to large organizations such as Ebay, Litter Mendelson, Windstar, California Department of Social Services and the Self Realization Fellowship. His training as a clinical psychologist provides him with special expertise in conflict resolution, high performance communication and personal development.

Ron knows the most successful individuals are open to coaching and learning. His keynotes and seminars are full of practical advice, enjoyable humor and a spirit of enthusiasm. Ron is one of the most insightful, powerful, and compassionate men in business today.

Dan Manucci

Motivation

Dan Manucci, former NFL player and on-air personality is an exceptional speaker and motivator!  For over 20 years, Manucci has been delivering PEPP talks to Corporations, Seminars, High Schools, Colleges, Churches, Youth groups (Boys and Girls Clubs/YMCA), and Coaching Clinics.  Manucci’s exceptional presentation skills make his revitalizing messages the inspired choice for memorable and entertaining closes, seminars, lunches, and partner programs.

Dan is currently the Co-Host of Calling All Sports with Roc and Manuch, heard on the The Fan AM 1060, from 3 to 6 PM Daily. Dan is also the Executive Director of the National Football Foundations Valley of the Sun Chapter.

Speaking Topics: Preparation, Endurance, Perseverance, and Patience, not only in business, but in life as well.

Kevin Mogavero

Education
www.sixdegreesleadership.net

Kevin Mogavero, cofounder of Six Degrees Leadership, is a West Point graduate who served in Iraq during "Operation Iraqi Freedom." He has a Master’s degree in Leadership and Management. Growing up in ethnic neighborhoods in a mixed race family and serving in the army inspired his passion for helping younger people make a difference in their own lives and in the world. He speaks on leadership, entrepreneurial thinking, the power of compounding effort, and how to find your dream and purpose.

Rodd Newhouse

Education
www.44management.com

Rodd is the son of former Dallas Cowboys running back Robert Newhouse and has amassed over eight years in management and the front-offices of the National Football League (NFL), where his duties ranged from the evaluation of collegiate and professional players to the advance scouting of future opponents to negotiating contracts. With a lifetime of accumulated expertise and knowledge in the world of sports, Rodd educates today's athletes, entertainers, and their families on how to turn short-term riches into long-term wealth.

Jyl Steinback "America's Healthiest Mom"

Education
www.americashealthiestmom.com

Jyl Steinback is the Industry’s leading lifestyle motivational speaker, author of more than 15 books, nutrition expert and lifestyle consultant. She is passionate about helping people to live a lifestyle that improves the quality of their life, and that of future generations.

Jyl’s topics include her lifestyle approach to better living: “What’s Eating You”? It’s Not About Food!; 12 Steps to Taking Control of your Life; Family Approach to Permanent Lifestyle Changes; 10 Secrets To Looking & Feeling Absolutely AWESOME; Fill Up To Slim Down; Healthy Quick And Easy Lifestyle Choices; Corporate Benefits of Healthy Employees Lifestyle; Dieting Doesn’t Work (8 Steps to Healthy Living).

Jyl is the Executive Director of Shape Up US, a national 501c3 non-profit organization.

Valerie Thompson

Entertainment - Promotions
www.valeriethompsonracing.com

NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Racer & Two-Time Land Speed Record Holder, Valerie Thompson, has a multitude of fans that are familiar with her exciting story! Valerie is blessed with a dynamic personality and unmatched charisma with the fans.

Valerie is available for appearances, endorsements, autograph signings, corporate event appearances, tradeshows, conventions, store grand openings, licensing deals, print advertising, and television commercials.

Tony Vicich

Entertainment

Tony Vicich has been a nationally touring stand up comic and speaker for over twenty years. His numerous television, club, and corporate appearances have made him a much sought after comic and or speaker for many events. Tony understands the needs of today's businesses when it comes to public appearances. His specialty is tailoring his presentation to your company and event.

Rob Wilson

Motivation - Education
www.jumpstartyourmeeting.com 

Rob Wilson is a storyteller. He is the author of the internationally syndicated column on motivation: The Un-Comfort Zone. His stories create vivid images in the minds of his listeners, and convey powerful messages that inspire them to deal with their most difficult challenges and achieve their greatest dreams. Rob's high-energy talks and workshops on innovation (The Innovator's Toolbox), goal attainment (Wisdom in the Weirdest Places), and leadership (Being Bold - The Key to Success) blend humor with proven ideas and strategies that people can immediately apply to get better results in business and their personal lives.