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Ruth founded Speak, Inc. in 1989. Since that time, she has been instrumental in growing the bureau and committing a great deal of time to various meeting industry organizations. Called upon by hotel chains and meeting planner associations to present workshops on speaker trends and the speaker bureau industry, Ruth is also a regular columnist for several meetings industry publications such as Financial & Insurance Conference Planner Magazine and Medical Meetings Magazine. Ruth is a recipient of the prestigious "Member of the Year Award" from the San Diego Chapter of Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and she has placed many platform speakers for Financial & Insurance Conference Planners Association (FICP). A Manhattan native, Ruth is a graduate of Skidmore College. When not at work, she can be found buried in a good book (historical fiction is a passion), riding horses, playing tennis and chauffeuring her two sons from one sport to the next. Husband John and retrievers Parker and Liberty happily complete the picture. |
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Connecticut native and graduate of Wesleyan University in Middletown, Rich joined Speak, Inc. in 1991 and now serves as the company’s President. He has been closely involved with the International Association of Speakers Bureaus (IASB), and currently serves as President of the organization. Because of his knowledge and expertise in the industry, Rich has been sought after as an expert witness on legal issues involving professional speaking. He has also been involved with various industry associations including; American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), Meeting Professionals International (MPI), Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA), Society of Incentive Travel Executives (SITE) and the International Special Events Society (ISES). He and his wife Heather have fun with their three children, Julia, Jackson and Max. In his spare time, Rich enjoys cycling, wind surfing and skiing. |
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Jeff joined Speak, Inc. in 1995, became Partner in 1996, and with over
a decade of experience in the industry, still loves what he does. Jeff
works both in the corporate market, as well as the association market
and is actively involved in the American Society of Association
Executives (ASAE) and the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association
International(HSMAI). Outside of his time in the office, Jeff can be
found relaxing at the nearest San Diego beach or enjoying the newest
release at the local movie theater. He and his wife Kami also enjoy
spending time with their young daughter Faith.
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Tim has been with Speak, Inc. since 1996 and was made Partner in
1999. He is actively involved with Meetings Professionals
International (MPI), Professional Convention Management Association
(PCMA), The Special Events Show, and serves as the Speak, Inc.
liaison to the National Speakers Association (NSA). Tim is a
graduate of the University of San Diego, but also studied abroad in
Oxford, England. He and his wife Jennifer stay busy chasing around
their two young boys, Kyle and Daniel. In his spare time he enjoys
playing sports, a good game of hold-em and diving into the latest
best-seller. He currently operates our Denver office.
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With over fifteen years of industry experience, Holly, has been a
partner on the Speak, Inc. team since 2000. A graduate of San Diego
State University and an active member of Meeting Professionals
International (MPI), she now resides in the Chicago area with her
husband Erik and children, Megan and Grant. In her spare time she
enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, reading and yoga.
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Lisa joined Speak, Inc. in 2005 with six successful years working in
the speaker bureau industry. She operates from Tucson and when not
working, she enjoys golf, working out and relaxing in her pool.
Lisa shares her home with Gato de la Cima (a Manx). She is a
graduate of Southern Illinois University. |
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John co-founded and financed the creation of Speak, Inc. over 15 years ago, and now serves as Chairman of its Board of Directors. Most recently, he co-founded Trius Therapeutics, a San Diego-based company focused on developing next generation anti-microbial drugs. Previously, he co-founded two successful Life Science companies and served as their CFO. John received a BA in Economics from Wesleyan University and an MBA from the University of San Diego. |
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Before joining Speak, Inc. in 1998, Lisa held various positions in sports marketing and public relations. She became a Speak, Inc. Partner in 2000. Lisa is a graduate of the University of Colorado, has two children, two cats, two dogs, and enjoys reading, writing, and taxiing the kids to their various activities |
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Ann joined the Speak, Inc. team in 1998 as a Production Assistant but after only a year, moved up the ranks to become a Senior Account Manager and Director of Administration. In her spare time, when she and her husband, Greg, are not riding their Harleys, they enjoy spending time with their 4 children and 5 grandchildren. |
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Nicole has many years of experience in sales, marketing and advertising and joined the Speak, Inc. team in 2002. She is a graduate of Indiana University and is married with a stepson. She enjoys spending time at the beach, horseback riding, and hiking with her family. |
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Steve is Speak, Inc.'s financial administrator. He has spent most of his career in book publishing, and in various financial roles with major corporations. He earned his MBA at Dartmouth. Steve's leisure activities include tennis and reading of all sorts. |
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