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<p>Tom Morrison is a life coach and award-winning Association Executive who lives and breathes marketplace disruption and personal development. Tom lead his company to over a 1,000% growth increase since 2006, through using the key elements he shares in his keynotes. Tom's energetic keynote, "When Uberization Collides With Your Industry," has been a wake up call to industries across the country.</p><p>Over Tom’s 20+ year career as a trade association CEO, he has been a student of marketplace disruption, as well as personal development.

<p>From the battlefield to the boardroom, Florent “Flo” Groberg inspires audiences to thrive in challenging environments and to find the strength to complete any mission. </p><p>Florent “Flo” Groberg’s career combines military valor with corporate leadership and strategic influence. More than a Medal of Honor recipient, Groberg is a transformative leader who has demonstrated resilience and decisiveness in the toughest environments.

<p>Michael Sam encourages you to boldly and courageously pursue your dreams and define your success with his impassioned personal story of resilience over life's challenges.</p><p>A University of Missouri football star primed for an early round pick in the 2014 NFL draft, Michael’s talents on the field were nearly sidelined when he came out as gay during an ESPN interview. While his revelation sent shockwaves through the sports world and resulted in a last round pick by the St.

<p>Curt Steinhorst is the bestselling author of <i>Can I Have Your Attention? Inspiring Better Work Habits, Focusing Your Team, and Getting Stuff Done in the Constantly Connected Workplace</i>.

<p>The award-winning business professor and Wall Street expert shares his informative and entertaining perspective on what’s ahead for the economy, and what the financial markets are telling us about the outlook for U.S. businesses. </p><p>Peter Ricchiuti has taught finance at Tulane University since 1986.

<p>“Find A Way” inspired action in Hoge’s life, and today his empowering message encourages people to take action and Find a Way to achieving, overcoming, and changing the circumstances of their own lives.  </p><p>Merril played in the NFL for 8 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Chicago Bears; he was also a football analyst for ESPN for 21 years.</p><p>Hoge is an inspirational speaker who speaks all over the country, impacting people and companies to grow through self-reflection and taking action to Find Their Way.

<p>For nearly three decades, Jeff Corwin has been telling stories of wildlife and nature to a global audience through his many celebrated television series on ABC, NBC, Travel Channel, CNN, Food Network, Disney Channel, and Discovery Networks.</p><p> Jeff is currently the creator, executive producer, and presenter of the groundbreaking television series <em>Wildlife Nation, </em>which debuted as the top-rated TV program on ABC in October 2021.<em> Wildlife Nation </em>explores the remarkable story of North American conservation. Season two - <em&

<p>Chris Gardner is an entrepreneur, international best-selling author and an   award winning film producer. Gardner’s autobiography, <i>The Pursuit of HappYness</i> became a New York Times #1 best seller, has been translated into over forty languages, including six (6) dialects of Chinese and most recent into Arabic. </p><p>Gardner is also the inspiration for the critically acclaimed film <i>The Pursuit of HappYness</i> for which Will Smith received the Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild and Academy Award nominations for his performance.

<p>Aron Ralston's extraordinary story of survival after an 800-pound boulder trapped him in a remote Utah canyon captured global headlines in 2003.

<p>Howie Long, National Football League Hall of Famer and former defensive end for the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders, is currently best known as in-studio analyst for the Emmy Award winning FOX <i>NFL Sunday</i>. In 2018, Long was added an in-studio analyst to FOX Sports T<i>hursday Night Football Pregame Show</i>. </p><p>On the gridiron, Long was regarded as one of the most feared defensive players in the history of the NFL as a member of the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders.