Have you ever wondered what it was like for General Stanley McCrystal to put his leadership into action on the front lines? Ever wondered how the culture at Southwest Airlines grew so strong? Ever contemplated launching a successful startup like HonestTea founder and CEO, Seth Goldman? The CEO Lecture Series provides that opportunity.
Every semester, we invite reputable CEOs and inspiring leaders to speak to our student body. These high-profile individuals share how they achieved their career goals, as well as the twists and turns of business, faith, and family that accompanied them along the way. Our guest speakers provide opportunities for Q&A with the students and time to network after the presentation. The CEO Lecture Series is a glimpse into the many possibilities that are awaiting students upon graduation.
- CEO Lectures have included:
- Tom Nealon - President, Southwest Airlines
- Seth Goldman - co-founder of Honest Tea
- John Campion - Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors, APR Energy
- Arthur Brooks - President, American Enterprise Institute
- Tim Busch - CEO, Pacific Hospitality Group
- Gen. Stanley McChrystal (Ret.) - United States Army
- Larry Kudlow - CNBC's The Kudlow Report
See below for a selection of their lectures:
Frank Hanna - CEO of Hanna Capital
March 16, 2021
Jodie McLean - CEO of EDENS
February 17, 2021
Ambassador Robert Lighthizer - U.S. Trade Representative
September 8, 2020
Jeff Cherry - Executive Director of Conscious Venture Lab
April 7, 2020
Senator Marcio Rubio - United States Senator
November 8, 2019
Claire Huang - Independent Board Director, Zions Bancorporation
October 14, 2019
Matt Birk - Former NFL Player for the Baltimore Ravens
October 16, 2019
Brigs Sorber - CEO of Two Men and a Truck
September 18, 2018
John Campion - Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of APR Energy
August 13, 2018
Carly Fiorina - Former Hewlett-Packard CEO
October 24, 2017
Juan Jose Daboub - CEO, The Daboub Partnership
April 18, 2017
Arthur Brooks - President of the American Enterprise Institute
January 18, 2017
Seth Goldman - Former CEO of Honest Tea
March 25, 2015