Jim Brazell is a consultant, researcher and orator focusing on 21st century issues including community competitiveness, educational innovation, emerging technology and jobs. Jims clients include think tanks, companies, universities, community colleges, workforce boards, economic development organizations and K-12 schools. ... read full bio
With over 20 years of stand-up comedy experience, Jim Breuer remains one of today’s top entertainers and continues to win over audiences with his off-the-wall humor and lovable personality. Named one of Comedy Central’s 100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time, Breuer is one of the most recognizable comedians in the business, known for his charismatic stage antics, dead-on impressions, and... read full bio
Jim Brickman is an American composer and pianist, known for his solo piano compositions, which are classified as new age music. His music career started when he was nineteen, when Jim Henson hired him to write tunes for Sesame Street. He was also hired to write commercial jingles while in college. Brickman writes a wide variety of music. Besides his... read full bio
Starting piano at age five, by age thirteen, Jim was singing and playing blues guitar. His first professional gig was in the summer of 1964. Over the years, he has had the great good fortune to appear with a virtual who’s who of blues history. From Furry Lewis and Henry Townsend to Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Albert Collins, Taj... read full bio
Jim Caldwell is an American football coach and a former football player. Caldwell was born in Beloit, Wisconsin, and he began his career playing football in high school before going on to play college football at the University of Iowa. After graduating, Caldwell went on to work as a graduate assistant at the University of Iowa before moving on to... read full bio
Jim Carrey was cast as the title character in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. The film spawned a sequel, Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls, in which he reprised the role of Ventura. These higher-profile roles eventually led to his being cast as Stanley Ipkiss in The Mask for which he gained a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actor in a... read full bio
In a world that is marked by rapid change, Jim Carroll, a renowned futurist and trends and innovation specialist, is at the fore of forming visionary thinking. Jim's expertise aids people and organizations in finding opportunities in the face of rapid change. He has a deep dedication to sparking revolutionary ideas. He is now one of the most renowned futurists in... read full bio
Jim Cathcart, CSP, CPAE, author, professional speaker and business leader, is the founder and CEO of Cathcart Institute, Inc., a think tank of advisors to Business Owners, Leaders and Executives in the areas of business strategy, executive development, professional speaking and sales improvement. As the author of 13 books including Relationship Selling, and his latest book The Eight Competencies... read full bio
Tennis Hall of Fame inductee Jim Courier, Jr. is a former World No. 1 professional tennis player from the United States. During his career, he won four Grand Slam singles titles, two at the French Open and two at the Australian Open. He holds the record for being the youngest man to have reached the finals of all four Grand... read full bio
Craig made a significant contribution to the United States Olympic hockey team in 1980 that will go down in sports history as a major player in their successful quest for the gold medal in Lake Placid, New York. In the semi-finals, the American team shocked the widely favored Soviet Union 4-3 thanks to the resilient goaltender's astounding 39 saves. Craig's... read full bio
Jim Crupi is the President and Founder of Strategic Leadership Solutions, Inc. Through his work, Crupi has been known for being a leader in topics which include international business, future trends, as well as leadership development. He has gone on to give keynotes on these specific topics all over the world. Crupi has also gone on to work with several... read full bio
Jim Curtis is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, consultant, health advocate, and student of human engagement who is currently the Global CRO, CMO and Head of Brand at Institute for Integrative Nutrition, a company that creates a wellness ecosystem from information, to education, to practice. Curtis has earned his business degree from the University of New Hampshire Peter T. Paul College... read full bio
Jim David is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. He had a passion for comedy growing up, loved reading Mad Magazines, and even created his own comedy magazine as a young adult entitled Icky. He started his career on stage at 9 and before graduating college had appeared in over 50 plays including on Off-Broadway, one Broadway production, and... read full bio
James E. Delany served as the Big Ten's previous commissioner and guided the organization through times of tremendous expansion that allowed it to keep its position as a national leader in providing young people with top-notch academic and athletic opportunities. During Delany's leadership, the Big Ten expanded to include 14 universities, including Penn State, Nebraska, Maryland and Rutgers. Delany's efforts has... read full bio
Jim Denevan is an American artist who is best known for creating temporary land art on surfaces such as sand, earth, and ice, which are then erased by natural causes such as rain or the weather. Denevan’s art usually ranges in scale from small works of art to works that are as big as a city. Most of Denevan’s artwork... read full bio
The co-founder of The Conscious Leadership Group and well-known author of "The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership," Jim Dethmer, is regarded as a pioneer in the field of conscious leadership. Dethmer has irrevocably changed the landscape of personal and professional development with his persistent dedication to changing leadership paradigms. Co-founding The Conscious Leadership Group, Dethmer has contributed significantly to changing how... read full bio
Jim Donald – the former CEO of Starbucks, Haggen Food & Pharmacy, and Extended Stay Hotels – focuses on innovation, quality, and service. He started his career as a grocer; he was handpicked by Sam Walton to build a supermarket presence for Wal-Mart. He helped Starbucks enjoy record growth and performance and increase its social responsibility commitment. Now at Extended... read full bio
Jim Donnan is a former American football quarterback and kicker and football coach who is currently an analyst for college football and is a motivational speaker. Donnan was born in Laurens, South Carolina, and he began his career playing football in high school before going on to play football in college at North Carolina State University. During his time playing... read full bio
There is no such thing as a 100% safe stunt, but removing as many of those potential hazards as you can, either with training or the right equipment, can mean the difference between someone returning home safely from a day of filming with a successful film "in the can" and an unwanted hospital visit and all of its after-effects. Working on... read full bio
Jim Duggan is an American professional wrestler who is also known as “Hacksaw”. He is signed to WWE on a Legends contract. He has previously been the winner of the first ever Royal Rumble match and in the World Championship Wrestling has been a one time United States Heavyweight Champion and a one time World Television Champion. Growing up, Duggan... read full bio
