Mark Rosen
Mark Rosen was hired by WCCO television at the age of 17 and has been a part of the ’CCO team for more than four decades. During that time he has become one of the most popular and respected sports media celebrities in the Twin Cities, state, and region—a true icon on the Minnesota sports scene. Beyond being a major local TV and radio personality, Rosen is very active in the community and has established a reputation for his honesty, integrity, and credibility. The stories and anecdotes contained in this book offer a rare inside look into the worlds of sports, media, and even politics from the perspective of someone who is a legend in his field.
Belinda Jensen
Looking for unique and interesting keynote with memorable stories and great lessons that everyone can apply to their work and personal lives? Belinda Jensen is a perfect choice. She has also been helping countless charities and organizations for 35 years with their events as a seasoned Emcee or Master of Ceremonies.
For over 35 years Belinda Jensen has been a broadcast television meteorologist in Salt Lake City and in Minneapolis/St. Paul. She is KARE11’s Chief Meteorologist and has cohosted a 2 hour news/variety show, KARE 11 Saturday, for over 30 years. She cohosted and produced the Grow with KARE franchise for 30 years with weekly gardening stories and manages the Facebook page that has nearly 90,000 followers. She was a feature reporter for 10 years for the syndicated outdoor show Minnesota Bound and traveled all across the state and the country hiking, fishing, skiing, scuba diving, and really any sport of activity that made for a interesting story about the great outdoors.
Belinda loves sharing stories and information with audiences. Her stage presence, quick thinking, and humor are unmatched. Simply said – attendees love Belinda.
Eric Sugarman
Eric Sugarman is a nationally recognized expert in sports medicine and a transformational leader in athlete health and performance. With over 25 seasons in the NFL, he has led multidisciplinary healthcare teams, driven innovation in rehabilitation, and shaped protocols that have set the gold standard across professional sports. He is widely known for his instrumental role in the recovery of NFL stars like Adrian Peterson and Teddy Bridgewater, demonstrating not only clinical excellence but a deep commitment to the athletes under his care.
Eric’s background in the National Football league, professional sports, and life altering regenerative health has fueled a career defined by both cutting-edge practice and compassionate leadership. He has been honored as the NFL’s Most Irreplaceable Athletic Trainer and is respected league-wide for his ability to merge science, strategy, and human connection. His work goes far beyond the sidelines—Eric consults regularly withe the National Football League on Player Health and Safety initiatives and currently contributes to shaping player wellness policies at the league level.
Audiences will benefit from Eric’s powerful blend of real-world experience, practical wisdom, and forward-thinking perspective. Whether addressing high-performance culture, crisis leadership, or injury recovery, he offers valuable insights that resonate across industries. His talks inspire professionals to lead with integrity, innovate fearlessly, and always put people first.
Cory Hepola
Before Brookshire, Cory won an Emmy-Award as the creator and host of the docuseries “Rural By Choice,” had a successful broadcast journalism career earning two more Emmy’s for “Outstanding TV Anchor” at KARE 11 in Minneapolis, and was named “100 People To Know” by Twin Cities Business Magazine as the Host of his own daily show on iconic WCCO Radio. In 2022, Cory was honored by his alma mater – Concordia College – with the “Sent Forth Award” which is presented “to a young alumni who has made an impact early in their career, emphasizing service to others and demonstrating a strong vocational commitment.”
In his speech, Cory inspires communities and companies to understand the power of storytelling, detailing the outside challenges and offering positive solutions.
Dave Webb
Dr. Dave Webb’s book, Homerun Leadership – Your Guide to Better Faster Team Decisions, became an Amazon best seller in three categories in 2022 for new releases. His leadership strategies transfer to lead any organization through every challenging situation. Dave coaches leaders and their teams on the best, simplified, team leadership science to equip their whole team to solve their own problems more quickly. Dave also trains internationally, both for-profit and nonprofit executives, management teams and boards of directors to increase their leadership success. He brings a wealth of experience having served as the former Superintendent of South St. Paul Public Schools for the past 12 years. Dave is currently the President of Roseville Rotary Club, Governing Board President at his church, adjunct faculty member at St. Cloud State, and serves on the Board of Directors at the Minnesota Speakers Association. He’s still waiting for his call-up to coach the Yankees—but until then, he’s happy helping leaders knock it out of the park.
Chris Hawkey
Chris Hawkey is a true entertainer with a wide variety of outlets to connect with people across the Midwest. His primary role is co-host and producer of the Power Trip Morning Show – one of the most successful and highly-rated talk radio shows in the United States.
In addition to the Power Trip, Hawkey is the producer of the Minnesota Vikings Radio Network for all of the team’s road games. When he’s not on the radio, Hawkey takes his talents to the stage singing with multiple bands – the Fabulous Armadillos, Rocket Club, the Chris Hawkey Band, plus an occasional solo acoustic performance. He has released 6 albums with the Chris Hawkey Band and an additional 5 with Rocket Club.
Hawkey loves to write and support local charities. He can also frequently be found hosting and lending his support to hundreds of charities around the Twin Cities helping raise millions of dollars for causes – with a focus on kids and mental health.
Drew Moldenhauer
Drew Moldenhauer is the visionary behind Blue Ethos Specialized Training, where he serves as the Owner and Master Instructor. With a strong focus on empowering individuals and organizations, Drew offers comprehensive training that goes beyond technical skills, highlighting the critical importance of situational awareness and community engagement. His extensive background in public safety leadership, coupled with years of practical experience, makes him a sought-after expert in the field of active threat preparedness and high-stakes teamwork.
Drew holds a Master’s Degree of Science in Public Safety Executive Leadership from St. Cloud State University and is an experienced educator, having served as an Adjunct Professor at multiple respected institutions. He recently completed a year of full-time teaching at Bemidji State University, where he further refined his teaching techniques and curriculum development skills. As a published author, Drew co-authored the book How Smart Police Officers Use Situational Awareness to Improve Safety with Dr. Richard Gasaway, providing valuable insights on improving safety through situational awareness. His thought leadership extends to major platforms like Police1 and Officer.com, where his articles reach a broad audience.
As a respected international speaker, Drew has delivered impactful presentations at numerous high-profile conferences, offering expert guidance on topics like de-escalation, active threat preparedness, and situational awareness. Known for blending practical experience with academic rigor, Drew engages audiences through interactive discussions and real-world examples, ensuring that professionals at all levels leave with actionable strategies. His presentations are not only informative but also resonate deeply, empowering teams to be more prepared, aware, and effective in their roles
Cedric Thompson
Cedric Thompson Jr. is not just a former NFL player; he’s a beacon of motivation and resilience, whose journey from the streets of inner-city Los Angeles to the grand stage of professional football is nothing short of inspiring. Born and raised amidst the chaos of violence and drugs, Cedric defied the odds stacked against him. His remarkable story was documented in the award-winning film, Bombay Beach, which captured the essence of his journey and the challenges he overcame.
His talents on the high school football field caught the attention of scouts, earning him a full-ride scholarship to the University of Minnesota. In 2015, Cedric was drafted by the Miami Dolphins, marking the beginning of his professional football career. Over the years, he showcased his skills with various teams, including the New England Patriots, Minnesota Vikings, and Cincinnati Bengals. However, Cedric’s journey didn’t end with his retirement from professional football.
He transitioned seamlessly into a new role as a full-time content creator, leveraging his experiences to inspire and empower others. With a social media audience surpassing 1 million people, Cedric shares invaluable life lessons, teaching people how to navigate the complexities of life and become better fathers, partners, and humans. Through his platform, Cedric continues to make a difference, shining a light on the power of resilience, perseverance, and self-belief. His story serves as a reminder that no matter the circumstances, with determination and courage, anything is possible.
Ginny Priem
With over two decades of leadership experience in the corporate world, Ginny Priem is not only a dynamic and captivating motivational speaker and a #1 bestselling author, but also hosts the popular Drinking With Gin podcast, and holds a master certification in life coaching. In her #1 best selling book, You’re My Favorite, she shares the true story of her own personal traumatic end of a romantic relationship with a shocking twist — the man she thought was living in her house turned out to not be the man she thought he was at all. This harrowing experience sent her on her own path of healing and growing.
In discovering her own path forward, she created GINpath, which is the path that she developed, tested and implemented to help others in growing through adversity. We all face tough times and have that one story, one that we may not think is big enough to share or manage through, but it’s what we do with these stories that really matters. Ginny’s keynotes leave audiences inspired to take the next step on their own path and overcome obstacles that come their way.
Lambers Fisher
Lambers Fisher, MS, LMFT, MDiv, is a licensed marriage and family therapist, clinical supervisor, adjunct instructor, award-winning author, and national speaker on the topic of multicultural awareness and diversity. For 20 years, Lambers has counseled individuals, couples, and families from a variety of cultural backgrounds, in private practice, non-profit, as well as ministry environments. Lambers utilizes his marriage and family therapist experience to bring a positive, shame-free, empowering, and relationship-focused approach to equip helping professionals in various fields to increase their cultural self-awareness, reduce the frequency of unintentional cultural offenses, as well as repair relationships damaged by cultural offenses. Lambers’ Diversity Made Simple training has equipped over 20,000 professionals around the country to feel more comfortable, competent, and confident in their ability to meet a greater variety of needs for whomever they have the opportunity to serve. Lambers is the author of the award-winning book, Diversity in Clinical Practice: A Practical & Shame-Free Guide to Reducing Cultural Offenses & Repairing Cross-Cultural Relationships.