JB Smoove currently stars on “Curb Your Enthusiasm”. JB is a gifted writer, comedian and actor, who continues to entertain audiences all over the world with his unique brand of comedic funk. His break out role on HBOs Curb Your Enthusiasm as Leon has firmly planted JB as one of the best comedic actors today. When he moved to Los... read full bio
The former executive chairman and former CEO of the Principal Financial Group, J. Barry Griswell is a seasoned business leader, with deep experience and a distinctive approach to being a more successful leader. Principal Financial Group is a diverse family of financial services companies founded in 1859 with $308.0 billion in assets under management and 19 million customers in 12... read full bio
John Brown, better known as his stage name, J. Brown, is an American singer-songwriter from Detroit, Michigan, who is best known for his single “Sunrise Sunset,” which peaked at number 10 on the Adult RnB Billboard charts. Brown found his love for singing while growing up singing in his dad’s church choir. This led him to begin working with the... read full bio
J.C. Watts, Jr. is a well-known politician in the United States, and people all over the country recognize and admire him for his eloquence and magnetic personality. With 52% of the vote, Congressman Watts won election to the US House of Representatives to represent Oklahoma's fourth congressional district in November 1994. He later went on to win re-election, receiving 58... read full bio
J. Chris Newberg has been on the Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live & Comedy Central. Aside from that he also was a singing stand-up comedian on Season 6 of America's Got Talent. He also was on the Wild Card Show of America's Got Talent. He has gone on tour with Dane Cook and has written songs for American Idol. J... read full bio
J. Craig Venter, Ph.D., is regarded as one of leading scientists of the 21st century for his invaluable contributions in genomic research. He is founder and president of the Venter Institute and the J. Craig Venter Science Foundation, and Founder and Chairman of The Institute for Genomic Research, not-for-profit, basic research and research support organizations dedicated to human genomic research... read full bio
One of the principal architects of the Southern California sound, Mr. Souther played a key role in the formation of the Eagles. He cowrote the band’s hits “Heartache Tonight,” “Victim of Love” and “New Kid in Town"". A highly sought-after songwriter and session man, Mr. Souther also released three critically acclaimed solo albums — John David Souther, Black Rose and... read full bio
J. Dennis Hastert, former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, joined Dickstein Shapiro in 2008 and is co-leader of the firms Public Policy & Political Law Practice. Speaker Hastert served from January 6, 1999 until January 3, 2007 and was the longest-serving Republican Speaker in history. He was elected to the House in 1987 and served Illinois 14th Congressional... 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
J. Holiday is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, and actor, who is best known for his breakthrough single, “Bed,” which peaked at number 5 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and earned him RIAA certified gold. J. Holiday was born in Washington, D.C. and he began his career singing in high school but went on to finish studying before pursuing a... read full bio
Kent Holland wrote on design build liability legal trends and now writes on environmental insurance law for IRMI.com. As Managing Principal of ConstructionRisk.com LLC, Mr. Holland provides construction and environmental risk management services. His consulting services include assisting clients in risk management and legal issues in all phases of construction projects, including drafting and negotiating contracts, preparing change order and... read full bio
J. Micah Nelson is the son of music legend Willie Nelson, and brother of Lukas Nelson. Touring with both artists from a young age, Micah grew up surrounded by dynamic and innovative spirits. He has been seen performing throughout television, on shows including Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, and at prestigious events such as SXSW, FarmAid, Red Rocks... read full bio
J.R. Celski is a motivational speaker as well as a three-time Olympian and medallist. J.R. earned the nickname "Comeback Kid" after he suffered a near-fatal injury to his quadriceps, cutting six inches of muscle to the bone, and earning two Olympic medals in a mere five months. Millions of people worldwide have been enthralled by J.R.'s inspirational message of tenacity, and... read full bio
J. Randy Taraborrelli is an American journalist and biographer. Taraborrelli is an author known for biographies of contemporary entertainers and political figures. He is a featured writer in several entertainment magazines in Canada, England, and Australia. He also appears on television as an entertainment news reporter on shows such as Entertainment Tonight, Good Morning America, and Larry King Live. He... read full bio
J. Roddy Walston focuses on songs and danceable kinetics over pretentious hipness and contemporary pop gimmicks in his classic-sounding Southern rock/Americana style. Whenever he performs live, he attracts a sizable audience wherever he goes. His first band, The Business, published LMNEP, which was followed by the self-released full-length album Hail Mega Boys. He is now focused on his solo act with... read full bio
J. Smith-Cameron, also known as Jean Isabel Smith, is a well-known American actress who has made a lasting impression on both the stage and the big screen. She was born on September 7, 1957, and has won praise from critics for her outstanding performances and her ability to depict a variety of complicated personalities. Smith-Cameron has received praise for her performances... read full bio
J.D. Brookhart is an American football coach and former football wide receiver. Brookhart was born in Pueblo, Colorado, and he began his career playing football in high school before going on to play college football at BYU and Colorado State where he was selected as a GTE Academic All-American. After finishing his college career, Brookhart took several years off of... read full bio
J.D. Kleinke is an author, businessman, and health care industry leader most known for tackling myths in the healthcare industry and his views on affordable healthcare. J.D. got his Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Maryland, followed by a Masters of Business Administration from the Carey Business School or John Hopkins University. Because of his expertise, he’s been... read full bio
J.D. Martinez is an American professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter for the Boston Red Sox of the MLB. Martinez was born in Miami, Florida, and he began his career playing high school baseball and went on to play college baseball at Nova Southeastern University. From there, Martinez was selected in the 20th round of the MLB draft by the... read full bio
J.D. Schramm is a communication speaker, educator, author, advocate, and academic leader. Schramm is the Director of King Global Leadership Development Program, and a lecturer in organizational behavior at Stanford University. Schramm has earned his BFA in Theatre from Emporia State University and went on to earn his MBA from New York University – Leonard N. Stern School of Business... read full bio
