When TV news anchor Gail Hogan collapsed at work in 1988 and her heart stopped beating, her co-workers kept her alive by administering CPR. At age 32, she was a wife and mother, the picture of health, and an unlikely candidate for heart failure. Since that life changing event, Gail Hogan has been an advocate for women's heart health. It... read full bio

Gap has been guest soloist with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, and he and the Big Band played at the Blue Note jazz club in New York City with Chuck Mangione as special guest. He regularly appears at New York City's Knickerbocker jazz club with his own trio. He and Chuck often join musical forces on Chuck's tours or with Gap's... read full bio

Gar Ryness is owner of the least marketable skill in America, blessed with the ability to comedically imitate most Major League Baseball hitters of past three decades. Hooked into batting stances by the 1984 Oakland A's, he has written a book w/ neighbor Caleb Dewart that at best will make you laugh, and at worst, will make you think, Dang,... read full bio

Gary Morris is best known for the 1983 ballad The Wind Beneath My Wings", although his credits include more than twenty-five other chart singles on the Billboard country charts, including five No. 1 hits. He has also released nine studio albums, with his 1983 album Why Baby Why having earned a gold certification from the RIAA."... read full bio

The Torch Bearers of Puerto Rico�۪s Plena, Bomba, and Beyond! Four-Time Grammy Nominee Plena Libre is the Music of Puerto Rico as it Should Be Experienced Live! Captivating and moving audiences over the course of a seventeen-year, thirteen-album career, this fine-tuned Puerto Rican-based ensemble of virtuoso musicians has only gotten better with age, as evidenced by their four recent Grammy... read full bio

In 1977, starting with an old Datsun pickup truck and $500 in the bank, George Hedley was able to build a thriving $50 million construction business in just seven years. HARDHAT Presentations is a natural outgrowth of George's business expertise, inspiring leadership style and passion for helping other entrepreneurs, business owners and managers build businesses that work. Today, as a... read full bio

George was named one of the 50 most influential people in college sports, and this Gold Medal Olympic Basketball Coach is a guaranteed standing ovation speaker. His lecture, If It Is To Be, It's Up To Me combines George's amazing humor, wit, and motivational talents.... read full bio

George Takei is an actor best known for his role in the television series Star Trek, in which he played Hikaru Sulu, helmsman of the USS Enterprise. He is an outspoken proponent of gay rights and active in state and local politics as well as continuing his acting career. He has won several awards and accolades in his work on... read full bio

At a time when rock & roll didn't care about its roots, the Georgia Satellites came crashing into the charts with a surprise hit single to remind everybody where the music had come from. The hit single, 1986's Keep Your Hands to Yourself," rocked as hard as an old Chuck Berry song, as well as being almost as clever. The... read full bio

Since the release of her autobiography, I'm Walking As Straight As I Can", Geri Jewell has once again become one of the most recognized disability and LGBT advocates in the country. Ability Magazine recently caught up with Geri at the International CSUN Technology Conference in San Diego where she was the Opening Keynote Speaker. What came out of the interview... read full bio

In the Jewish ghetto of Poland and Lithuania during World War II, a world of dislocation, terror and death, cabaret music thrived. Jewish audiences gathered in makeshift clubs and theaters to hear newly-created Yiddish songs, rooted in Jewish folk and liturgical music as well as European operetta, American ragtime and Argentine tango. Jewish performer tuned these cosmopolitan songs in a... read full bio

Steve Grisham on guitar and vocals has been successful as singer, songwriter, producer and engineer. Before building the success of his own 'Mira Vista Studios,' he toured with the southern rock group The Outlaws throughout the decade of the '80's. He's also credited with writing a number of successful songs ---- including Fallen Hero," for the Disney/Touchstone movie "Can't Buy... read full bio

Girard Sagmiller speaks on dyslexia and candidly about his struggles growing up and the negative perceptions people had of him. He explains how he overcame being told he was mentally incapable of functioning in school, to go on to achieve a Master's Degree in Business Administration. He shares with the audience not only the deep personal pain of his life,... read full bio

After touring extensively with the John Jorgenson Quintet, native Argentinean Gonzalo Bergara has emerged a guitar virtuoso, forging a his own style of progressive Gypsy Jazz. While heavily influenced by Django Reinhardt and the Hot Club of France, Bergara's sound exists in a way that very little music does. He lavishes such care on every phrase... built each arrangement with... read full bio

Grand Puba emerged as the lead emcee of Brand Nubian. After their innovative and versatile debut album One for All -covering areas from reggae-influenced hip hop music to new jack swing-Puba left the group after disputes with its other members and embarked on a solo career. He became a member of the group again around 1997, recording a few tracks... read full bio

Greg Schwem brings more than 20 years of stand-up comedy experience to an event. His performance takes a hilarious look at today�۪s work environment and the technology tools we can�۪t live without. Following shows, audience members often approach him and say, ���Thanks, we needed that�۝ or ���It�۪s always nice to laugh at ourselves.�۝ Schwem customizes each presentation through extensive Internet... read full bio

Greg Schwem is known as a king of comedy in the corporate speaker world. He brings humor and unique perspectives to all of his talks, and tries to keep his audience laughing and learning. Schwem talks about the work enviornment and how to balance work and life styles. He has talked on SIRIUS Radio, FOX News, and... read full bio

Today, more than ever, people long to hear the voice of hope, and that is precisely what Dr. Gregory Jantz represents to thousands. Audiences know him through his books, his radio and television appearances, and his high-energy platform presentations. His sensitive, humorous, authoritative, and down-to-earth style informs and inspires. His life-affirming message gives individuals and corporate clients a changed perspective... read full bio

Dr. Gregory P. Kalemkerian is Co-Director of the Thoracic Oncology Program, Department of Internal Medicine, at the University of Michigan Health System. Dr. Kalemkerian is also Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine as well as Cancer Center Member. In addition to mesothelioma, Dr. Kalemkerian's clinical interests include lung cancer and thymoma. His research interest is in experimental... read full bio

Guy Bavli, ���Master of the Mind�۝ is among the leading Mentalist in the Industry today. He is one of the most experienced TV, Theater, Casino, and Corporate entertainer, having performed at prestigious entertainment venues and casinos, including 3 years at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Carnegie Hall in NY, and dozens of countries world-wide including television shows from NBC, CNN,... read full bio