Griffin House has toured extensively, opening for artists such as, Ron Sexsmith, Josh Ritter, Mat Kearney and The Cranberries. Now headlining his own tours, he and his remarkable band explore the difficult topics and themes of spirituality and misery, leaving no subject untouched. House first learned he was a naturally talented singer after landing a role in his high school... read full bio
J. Holiday is a Grammy-nominated R&B singer/songwriter. Holidays first album, Back of My Lac, debuted at No. 5 of the US Billboard 200 chart, selling over 100,000 copies in its first week. It also debuted at No. 1 on the R&B charts and was certified Gold. Back of My Lac was nominated for a Grammy for Best Contemporary R&B Album,... read full bio
Former Sgt. Daniel Jens, a native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was attracted to becoming a musician/singer after seeing Elvis and The Beatles perform and hearing the adoring screams of their female fans. He was inspired to join the Army and serve his country after the events of 9/11. In October of 2007 he was deployed to Iraq with the 1st Cavalry... read full bio
Casey James grew up with a guitar in his hands, and he sang before he could talk. No surprise, then, that his self-titled debut album should blend those talents into a blues-soaked country sound all his own. James auditioned for the ninth season of American Idol. His blues and rock guitar skills were unlike anything that show had ever seen,... read full bio
"Evelyn Champagne King has enjoyed her success over the past 25 years. Her name demands respect within the industry, one that has remained prominent in the R&B, Club and Pop arenas. Rolling out of the 70's into the 80's Evelyn without fail comes to the scene ready with the ground breaking single ""I Don't Know If It's Right” followed by... read full bio
He was The Late Show with David Letterman's audience warm-up comic for seventeen years. He coordinated stand-up comedy talent for eleven of those years. In six different countries, Eddie has taped over 100 TV episodes. He has made ten appearances on The Late Show and on an Emmy-nominated episode of the popular FX series "Louie." He has hosted... read full bio
Filmmaker Lori Benson directed the personal documentary Dear Talula, chronicling her journey through the parallel physical and emotional journeys that follow her breast cancer diagnosis and the inherent self-examination and growth that came with each. The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2006, was broadcast on the HBO/Cinemax Reel Lives Series in 2007 and was short-listed for an... read full bio
Marla Runyon placed third in the qualifying trials for the Womens 1500 meters earning a spot on the 2000 U.S. Olympic team the first time a legally blind person has ever accomplished such a feat. Diagnosed with Stargardts Disease as a child, Marla has been legally blind for 20 years; but she refuses to consider her blindness a handicap.... read full bio
As the star of the 1976 Montreal Olympics, Nadia Comaneci became a very well known name and is the most celebrated gymnast of out time. The petite Romanian eventually grew a lifetime Olympic medal haul of five Gold, three Silver and one Bronze. She also left behind a competitive record that is almost unachievable. In addition to her work with... read full bio
Daryle Pat Lamonica is a former American collegiate and professional football quarterback who played in the American Football League, and later in the NFL. Lamonica is a 5-time Pro Bowler and 2-time First-Team All-Pro. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the 12th round of the 1963 NFL Draft. He then was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in... read full bio
Morten Andersen is a former American football kicker. He officially retired December 8, 2008. He holds the distinction of being the all-time leading scorer in NFL history, as well as being the all-time leading scorer for two different teams; the New Orleans Saints, with whom he spent 13 seasons, and the Atlanta Falcons, with whom he spent a combined eight... read full bio
Conrad Francis Dobler is a retired American football offensive lineman in the NFL. Dobler was drafted out of the University of Wyoming in the 1972 NFL Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals, and promptly developed a reputation as a tough customer. After six years in St. Louis and three consecutive Pro Bowl appearances (1975-77), he made the cover of Sports... read full bio
Team captain, 3-year starter, and four year letterman at linebacker under Holtz & Ken Hatfield, participating in four bowl games including an MVP performance in the Liberty Bowl vs. Auburn. Played on the Arkansas defense that led the nation in scoring, was the team leader in tackles and was defensive captain of the unit that set an all time SWC... read full bio
Billy Ray Smith is a former NFL Linebacker for the San Diego Chargers. He was drafted as the 5th pick in the 1st round of the 1983 NFL Draft and was the first defensive player taken in the draft. Billy was the Chargers team MVP, and the team defensive player of the year. Smith was voted Second-team All-AFC... read full bio
Dan Hampton was a first-round draft pick of the Chicago Bears following an All-America season at the University of Arkansas. Hampton played 12 seasons with the Bears. Six times he earned first- or second-team All-Pro honors as either a defensive tackle or defensive end. In his first season he was credited with 70 tackles, 48 of which were solo efforts,... read full bio
Four-year starter and 3rd round pick in the 2004 NFL draft, Caleb Miller redefined the Linebacker position for the University of Arkansas Razorbacks. Through out his tenure for the Razorbacks, Caleb achieved great success and was selected second team All-SEC performer, as well as MVP of the 2004 Independence Bowl. Caleb was a great student, earning Southeastern and Verizon all-District... read full bio
"As a player Dusty Baker spent 16 prestigious seasons with Atlanta, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Oakland. Dusty went to three World Series with the Dodgers and beat the New York Yankees in 1981 to win the World Championship. He was named to the All-Time Los Angeles Dodger team and as a Manager named to the All-Time San Francisco Giants... read full bio
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
Terry Brock is an internationally recognized speaker and trainer in the areas of technology, the Internet and marketing. He has worked with professionals from organizations in many different fields including real estate, accounting, architecture, banking, sales, marketing, computers and others. He is a speaker in demand because of his practical, easy-to-understand manner and style. Brock is a regular columnist for... read full bio
Tracey Gold is well known to audiences throughout the world. She has appeared in feature films, television series and movies-of-the-week. As a teenager she starred in "Growing Pains" for seven years, playing wholesome, brainy Carol Seaver in a picture-perfect eighties family. Gold was a pretty and professional young star with a limitless future. But behind the smiles she was... read full bio
