Meet Our Team

Our team, hailing from varied professional backgrounds, includes a mayor, a retired police chief, a city manager, a college professor, and individuals with extensive experience in municipal roles such as city clerk and treasurer. Together, we bring a wealth of practical insights, leadership acumen, and a deep understanding of the intricate dynamics that drive successful organizations.

Having navigated the complexities of public service, law enforcement, academia, and administrative roles, our team is uniquely positioned to address the challenges and opportunities your organization may encounter. Our collective experiences, peppered with anecdotes, lessons, and strategies, create a comprehensive package designed to enlighten, motivate, and empower your audience.

Rex Osborn

Speaker/Trainer

Rex Osborn is a seasoned facilitator and keynote speaker noted for his humorous approach and genuine appreciation of the experiences that shape each individual’s life. Born on a farm in the Midwest, Rex’s journey led him to a distinguished 31-year career in law enforcement, where he honed his skills and commitment to public service.

Beyond the realm of law enforcement, Rex’s passion for education became evident through his role as a college adjunct professor for an impressive 14 years. His influence extends globally, having taught and trained individuals across the world, enriching lives with his expertise and insights.

Spencer Johansen

America’s Hometown Mayor/Speaker

Spencer Johansen offers a remarkable opportunity for both large cities and small towns to benefit from his wisdom. His reasonable speaker fees make him accessible to a wide range of audiences, and his insights can help big cities ground themselves in community values and small towns become energized with fresh ideas. Spencer’s experiences have made him an invaluable resource for those seeking to understand and implement effective strategies for community growth and development.

Chris Stevens, Ph.D, CTM

Speaker/Trainer

Chris Stevens, Ph.D a seasoned consultant and trainer, specializes in delivering diverse services such as threat management, HR consultation, strategic planning, and team building/leadership development to a wide variety of organizations. Chris excels as a course developer, instructor, and conference speaker in management sciences along with diverse communication applications such as problem- solving, inter-generational conflicts, customer service, and emotional de-escalation. 

With extensive experience spanning various roles within law enforcement, ranging from 911 Dispatcher to Division Commander, he has also excelled in providing crisis management, organizational leadership, and administrative training. His expertise extends to offering guidance to government officials, municipal agency managers, and supervisors in the private industry, with a track record of delivering impactful training sessions across the United States, Canada, and Saudi Arabia.

 

Anne Uecker

Speaker/Trainer

Anne Uecker’s passion for the powerful message of positive leadership has been shared with audiences across the US and Canada. It has been said that “Anne’s presentations are done while maintaining a witty, yet professional demeanor supplemented with outrageous humor and unforgettable snorting laughter.” Anne is a receiver of the Wisconsin Municipal Clerk’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016; and was awarded the 2019 Community Partner Unsung Hero Award by the FBI Citizens Academy.

Craig Reeves

Speaker/Trainer

Craig Reeves has direct experience discreetly leading and overseeing investigations and providing corporate recommendations for executive action. Sector leader in the application of analytics for the creation of effects-based security strategies to enhance operational performance, align security footprint with corporate objectives, reduce expenditures and mitigate the impact of unwanted events. Responsible for Federal natural disaster planning with FEMA and preparing for terrorist events through the Department of Defense.

We excel in crafting compelling and relevant topics that cater to the unique needs of a wide array of organizations. Whether you are a municipality, corporation, educational institution, or any other entity seeking inspiration, guidance, or transformative insights, our speakers are poised to deliver
impactful keynotes and training sessions. 


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