Highly Educated, Highly Entertaining

Randy J. Harvey has the wit and captivating sayings of Ben Franklin one minute and the awe shucks style of Garrison Keiler the next. He is at home in a tuxedo or blue jeans and a John Deere hat.

It is not uncommon for listeners to have tears streaming down their cheeks one moment and tears of laughter streaming down their cheeks the next. With such homespun and honest humor, it's no wonder Randy connects with his audiences and leaves them with learnings they remember for lifetimes.

For the last fifteen years Randy has wowed audiences talking from his heart about real issues that face people everyday. His keynotes, leadership development, and motivational speeches are known for their ability to inspire audiences.

As the 2004 World Champion of Public Speaking and a high-demand public speaking coach and author, you know you're getting the complete package - experience, education and entertainment - when working with Randy.

Life Experience

Randy's broad academic experiences and his life experiences as a farmer, railroad gandy dancer, sawmill worker, teacher, administrator, labor negotiator, and college professor has provided him with an endless array of stories.

His ability to bring together humor, tragedy, excitement and enthusiasm in the telling of his wondrous stories never leaves a disappointed audience. Whether Randy is telling a humorous story about growing up as a hog farmer and hauling hogs in a station wagon, or relating his tragic experiences in a school shooting in Springfield, Oregon, his ability to tell a folksy tale with a strong message, brings home the important message in a way that entertains and inspires audiences.

Education

Randy holds a Ph.D. from the University of Oregon, where he focused on research addressing the needs of high risk youth and drop out prevention. He has taught courses in education, management, labor relations, religion, conflict resolution, and contract management.

In Fall 2006, he completed a doctor of jurisprudence emphasizing labor relations at Concord School of Law.

Randy also holds a Masters in Education, Bachelors of History, and Bachelors of Education from Eastern Oregon University.

Accomplishments

Dr. Harvey is married, and he and his wife, Shelly, have three adult children and two gorgeous granddaughters. Randy and Shelly live in Sherwood, Oregon, which he has been known to claim is actually Sherwood Forest; however, he prefers comparisons to Robin Hood rather than Friar Tuck.

On August 21, 2004, Dr. Harvey won Toastmasters International's prestigious "World Championship of Public Speaking."

How Randy Can Help You

If you're running a conference or want corporate training, Randy can help.

His keynote, "Who Will Sing For Me," based on an American blue grass song highlights the power we have to make a difference in the lives of our family, friends and community. This speech has been compared to a kitten unraveling a ball of string for its sheer enjoyment and delightful surprises as the audience experiences the challenge and motivation to serve humanity.

Learn more about Randy at his website: RandyJHarvey.com

Mary has been a passionate presenter of health and safety topics to workplaces, community groups and collegiate environments in the Pacific Northwest and Hawaii since 1988. Her presentations are entertaining, delivered with a sense of humor, and always custom designed to meet the specific needs of the audience. Her innovative presentations have also been featured on television, radio and in the press. She specializes in stress management, confidence building through simplifying complexity and goal setting, and a variety of healthy lifestyle topics to include: heart disease and stroke prevention, back safety and injury prevention, nutrition, exercise and weight loss.

Mary has presented to, and represented groups such as Hyatt Hotels, IBM, OSHA, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, the US Forest Service, Lithia Corporation, the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, Kaiser Permanente, Hawaiian Electric, the University of Hawaii, the Hawaii State Department of Health, the Jackson and Josephine County School Systems, and the University of Southern Oregon.

She holds a Bachelor of Science degree, with distinction, in health and exercise science with a minor in biomedical sciences from the University of Hawaii, a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from Oregon Health & Science University, and a Master's degree in public health with a focus in community health education and development, also from the University of Hawaii. Mary has been granted the CHES designation by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing.

For nearly 20 years, Mary has been optimizing potentials for health and well being by working as a corporate wellness consultant, corporate trainer, exercise physiologist, licensed massage therapist, personal chef, life coach and personal trainer. Mary is currently working as a registered nurse in the cardiac care unit at Rogue Valley Medical Center and as faculty at Rogue Community College in Medford Oregon.

About James Evanow:

Creating Awareness both in Life and Financial Matters

James Evanow is part of a very widespread and quickly growing movement of open -minded individuals that want to motivate and educate the world about a new way to perceive things.

James brings passion and emotion to his audience as well as the message to not give up in life no matter how hard things may seem.  He has spent the last 3 years educating the public on how to save hundreds of thousands of dollars investing in tax-free retirement funds.

Although financial matters are of great importance, James delivers an even more powerful message. He shows people where they may have road blocks that keep them from reaching their full potential. By diffusing limited beliefs, Evanow is passing on techniques that he has learned from the masters of the transformation movement under the tutelage of Ted McGrath, and by studying the works of such masters such as Eckhart Tolle and Wayne Dyer.

As the son of a commercial fisherman and as an entrepreneur himself, James shares many enriching stories about not giving up no matter what storm one is enduring in life. It is James’ belief that we can all make a difference in the world, and change needs to come from within each one of us. By motivating and inspiring people from the common laborer to the corporate executive, and everyone in between, James speaks from the heart and is an inspiration to all.

If you want to introduce your employees or staff to a passionate, motivating and endearing speaker, book James Evanow today.

About Rachael Jayne Groover:

If you have an upcoming women’s event, Rachael Jayne Groover could be a perfect fit. Rachael’s focus in empowering women to live, love, eat, work, and pray in alignment with what it is they truly want, versus what they think they “should” want. Rachael fully understands the need for women to fully step into their power and follow their dreams, but questions that many find it difficult to discern the difference between their soul’s purpose, and other’s dreams and expectations.

Rachael has worked in the field of leadership education and training for ten years as a speaker, trainer, and private coach. Before that, she was a professional singer and performer in Australia before taking a break to find a way that she could more directly affect people in their personal development. She has now joined her two areas of expertise to create an entertainment experience based on the importance of the feminine principle in business, in relationships, and in shifting global consciousness.  Her presentations are packed with practical applications that women can start integrating immediately.

Rachael Jayne Groover is the Founder of The YIN Project – a personal growth organization that works with professional women who want to reconnect to their feminine power. She heads a Feminine Leadership Program and supplementary online programs that support women in uncovering their true desires, rather than continuing to live a life that the current culture prescribes for her.

To learn more about The YIN Project and to listen to some of Rachael’s music visit: www.TheYinProject.com