You have one life. Live it with purpose.
A dynamic speaker and OKC Bombing Survivor who will inspire
you to wake up and live your best life possible.
“I was about to die and realized I had never truly lived.”
In 1995, I was working as a teller for the Federal Employees Credit Union located in the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building when my life changed in an instant.
A loud boom erupted and darkness enveloped me as I went into a three-story freefall. Finding myself entombed in concrete, I begged God to give me another chance. Over six hours later I was pulled from the rubble.
Embracing that second chance I went back to college and earned my degree, lost over 200 lbs, and became an Ironman Triathlete. Today, I’m the CEO of that same Credit Union.
Sometimes we all need a wake-up call. Mine was a bombing. This is yours. Through my experience and subsequent transformation, I want to help you live a purposeful life and achieve your wildest dreams.

Don’t just fulfill your potential,
run laps around it.
Like too many others, I once lived a life of complacency and accepting my limitations.
It took a 2-ton bomb to wake me up. Now I’m unstoppable.
You can be too.
Get clear about what you want
Break down your goals into actionable steps
Be motivated to achieve those big crazy goals
Get the wake-up call you need
Recent Speaking Engagements
When You Book Me You Can Expect
Uplifting Stories
Your audience will laugh, cry, and be inspired through stories from my own experiences.
To Be Challenged
We don’t grow when things are easy. My keynote encourages people to accept challenges and keep moving forward.
A Tone-Setter
Every great conference needs a spark and my talk will set the right tone for your event.
A Proven Leader
As an award-winning CEO, I’ll inspire your audience to become the leaders they were designed to be.
A Message of Hope
From 355-lb college dropout, to bombing survivor, to CEO, to Ironman Athlete. my entire story reveals the power of hope.
Get the Spark Your Conference Needs

Uplifting Stories
Your audience will laugh, cry, and be inspired through stories from my own experiences.

To Be Challenged
We don’t grow when things are easy. My keynote encourages people to accept challenges and keep moving forward.

A Tone-Setter
Every great conference needs a spark and my talk will set the right tone for your event.