Jimmy Connors is a former World No. 1 professional tennis player, regarded as one of the greatest in history. He is also a former coach of Andy Roddick, a US Open champion. Connors held the top ranking for a hundred and sixty consecutive weeks, and an additional eight times during his career (a total of 268 weeks). He won eight... read full bio
Jon Lovitz is best known for serving as a cast member of Saturday Night Live between 1985 to 1990, for which he was nominated twice for an Emmy Award, and for voicing Jay Sherman on The Critic. In fall of 2007, Jon Lovitz had the grand opening for his new comedy club, The Jon Lovitz Comedy Club at Aubergine, in... read full bio
A singer-songwriter from Blackheath in South London, Jack Penate is the grandson of The Gormenghast Trilogy author and illustrator Mervyn Peake. He frequently appears in the "Estuary English" pack of UK musicians, a group that includes artists like Lily Allen, Jamie T, Kate Nash, Adele and others who sing without purposefully changing their spoken English accent. He and his friend Felix White formed the... read full bio
A reality television judge known for his intransigence with sentencing and his direct, no-frills method of addressing plaintiffs (an approach he refers to as tough love), Washington, D.C., native Joe Brown grew up in South Central Los Angeles as the child of two dedicated and diligent schoolteachers. Brown graduated from Dorsey High School in Los Angeles, then attended UCLA as... read full bio
Jeff Zucker is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of media giant NBC Universal. Throughout his 24+ years with the company, he has served as an award-winning news producer, entertainment executive, and business leader. A five-time Emmy Award winner, Zucker is a member of the board of directors of the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Temple Emanu-El,... read full bio
Ms. Smith has guided Fortune 50 CEOs through difficult decisions, counseled presidents and world leaders through international crises, and assisted in managing the reputations of some of the most well-known people in the world for more than 25 years. She established Smith & Company in 1993. It is a strategic advice firm with offices in Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, New... read full bio
Judah Friedlander is an American actor and comedian, known for his trademark trucker hats, oversized glasses and unkempt appearance, which he retains in many of his screen roles. Judah has been in over 20 movies including "Meet the Parents," "Zoolander," "Date Movie," "Wet Hot American Summer," "Feast," "Showtime," "Duane Hopwood," "Zoolander" & "American Splendor" for which he was nominated for... read full bio
American musician and actor John Howard Gallagher Jr. is most renowned for creating the character of Moritz Stiefel in the rock musical Spring Awakening. For this portrayal, he won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical. In addition, he portrayed Lee in the Broadway version of Jerusalem, Edmund in the Broadway revival of Long Day's Journey Into... read full bio
Jennifer Hyman is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Rent the Runway, a business that has transformed the retail industry by making designer dress and accessory rentals a convenient and accessible luxury experience for millions of women. Since Rent the Runway’s launch, Jennifer has managed all areas of the business including technology, fashion, sales, marketing, operations, customer service and... read full bio
Jessica Lowndes is a Canadian actress and singer-songwriter best known for her role as Adrianna Tate-Duncan on the remake of “90210”. Growing up with two successful parents, Lowndes knew she was destined for something special. She grew up learning music and producing her own music before finding an acting opportunity in high school. Shortly after Lowndes quit school and moved... read full bio
Successful English-American soccer coach Jill Ellis has had a lasting impression on the world of women's soccer. Ellis has demonstrated her excellent leadership skills and strategic acumen at the college and international levels throughout the course of a multidecade career. Early in the 1980s, Ellis started her coaching career in the US, where she immediately established a reputation. The NC State... read full bio
One of the most exciting possibilities in professional basketball was Jonathan Bender of the Indiana Pacers, an uncommon first-round selection selected by the NBA right out of high school. Hailed as Michael Jordan's heir, he broke the legend's record with 31 points in the McDonald's All-American game, positioning himself for what may be an incredible career. However, a knee injury compelled... read full bio
Jonathan Kite is an actor, comedian, and impressionist, most popular known for his role as Oleg Golishevsky on the CBS comedy 2 Broke Girls. For five years and counting, Kite has co-starred as this character- the creepy Ukrainian cook who works at the diner. Other television work includes guest roles on Raising Hope, Kickin' It, American Dad!, The Life &... read full bio
Jon Acuff has contributed his knowledge to recognized international organizations for an amazing 19 years, helping them to effectively communicate their stories. His skill at telling stories has benefited well-known companies like The Home Depot, Bose, Staples, and the Auto Trader team. He has recently spoken before crowds all around the country, making a lasting impression on events hosted by... read full bio
Jeffrey Gitomer is known as the King of Sales. He is the author of New York Times best sellers The Sales Bible, The Little Red Book of Selling, The Little Black Book of Connections, and The Little Gold Book of YES! Attitude. His books have not only hit the New York Times best sellers list but also the Amazon.com number... read full bio
John Fox is a former American football coach and player. He coached for over 17 teams during his career, but was most famous for his time with the Carolina Panthers, the Denver Broncos, and the Chicago Bears. Fox went to San Diego State, where he played for the football team, and earned his bachelors degree in physical education and earned... read full bio
John Digweed is a British DJ, record producer, and record label owner from Hastings, England. He has been previously voted World No 1 DJ by DJ Magazine and apart from his solo career, he has often collaborated with Sasha as Sasha & John Digweed and with Nick Muir as Bedrock. Digweed started his career as a DJ when he was... read full bio
Jonathan Wilson produced Father John Misty's Pure Comedy, which received a Grammy nomination and touring arenas all over the world with Pink Floyd icon Roger Waters (for whom he also provided a guitar solo on the acclaimed Is This The Life We Really Want album). Wilson also received a lot of praise for his collaboration with Karen Elson on her sophomore album... read full bio
The Swedish rock duo Johnossi, winners of a Grammy and a platinum record, is back and this time they're bolder and bigger than ever. The huge rock/pop choruses of Johnossi's cosmos are incredibly easy to get lost in. "Air Is Free," their most recent hit, is no exception. Ossi's thunderous drumming and John's notable guitar riffs remain the foundation of... read full bio
Guitarist and singer Tom Wilson founded the Canadian band Junkhouse. The original lineup also included bassist and vocalist Russ Wilson, guitarist Dan Achen and drummer Ray Farrugia. After a while, guitarist and keyboardist Colin Cripps was added to the group to expand it. Grant Marshall, a bassist, showed up at the venue at about the same time to take over for... read full bio
