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National Baseball Hall of Famer, 14-Time MLB All-Star & 2-Time World Series Champion; Former Catcher for the Cincinnati Reds Johnny Bench National Baseball Hall of Famer, 14-Time MLB All-Star & 2-Time World Series Champion; Former Catcher for the Cincinnati Reds Johnny Bench, raised in the tiny town of Binger, Okla., was taught catching at an early age by his father. Making his major league debut in 1967 at the age of 19, he would go on to play his entire 17-year big league career (1967-83) with the Reds, rewriting the standards for catchers. As the leader of Cincinnati’s Big Red Machine of the 1970s, in which he helped the franchise to four National League pennants and two World Series titles, the rugged and durable Bench was a 10-time Gold Glove Award winner as the result of his skilled handling of pitchers, unparalleled defensive skills, and a lightning quick throwing arm that would intimidate would-be base runners. He led the NL in caught stealing percentage three times and putouts twice. Bench also provided a potent bat, hitting 389 home runs and leading the league in RBI three times and homers twice. Highly honored during his career, Bench won the 1968 NL Rookie of the Year, was a two-time NL MVP (1970 and 1972) and 14-time All-Star. He won the 1976 World Series MVP Award as the Reds completed their back-to-back run of titles. Bench was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1989. BOOKS The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Baseball Baseball’s Best Shots Catch You Later: The Autobiography of Johnny Bench From behind the plate Catch Every Ball: How to Handle Life’s Pitches Catching and Power Drawing the Big Red Machine

2× Super Bowl Champion, 1985 NCAA National Champion, Lombardi Award winner, UPI Lineman of the Year, and College Football Hall of Famer Tony Casillas 2× Super Bowl Champion, 1985 NCAA National Champion, Lombardi Award winner, UPI Lineman of the Year, and College Football Hall of Famer Tony Steven Casillas (born October 26, 1963) is a retired American football defensive tackle who played in the National Football League (NFL) from 1986 to 1997. A standout at the University of Oklahoma, he played a pivotal role in securing the 1985 NCAA National Championship. Casillas earned the prestigious Lombardi Award in 1985 and was honored as the UPI Lineman of the Year that same year. He contributed to the Dallas Cowboys' back-to-back Super Bowl victories in XXVII and XXVIII against the Buffalo Bills. In 2004, he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. Early Years Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on October 26, 1963, Casillas attended Tulsa East Central High School, where he excelled as an All-State player. His college football career began with challenges, including an ankle injury during his redshirt freshman year that sidelined him for an entire season. After a slow start, he transitioned to nose guard in 1984, becoming a starter and receiving consensus All-American and first-team All-Conference honors. In 1985, Casillas became only the second Sooner to win the Lombardi Award, recognizing him as the nation’s top lineman. He was also named UPI Lineman of the Year, Big Eight Conference Defensive Player of the Year, and a consensus first-team All-American. He concluded his college career with 18 sacks and 213 tackles while graduating with Academic All-American honors and a degree in public relations. In 2004, he became the second Hispanic player, with a Mexican father and Irish-Native American mother, inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. The National Football Foundation also recognized him as the College Defensive Player of the Decade for the 1980s. He was inducted into the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame in 2008. Professional Career Casillas was selected second overall in the 1986 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons before being traded to the Dallas Cowboys in 1991, where he played a crucial role in two consecutive Super Bowl Championships. After a successful 12-year career in the NFL, he retired in 1997. Since retiring, Tony has embraced entrepreneurship, becoming a sports broadcaster, public speaker, and brand ambassador. He is actively involved in several charitable organizations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, recently serving as Co-Chair for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure and Allys Wish alongside his wife, Tamara. Together, they have three children: Chase, Jett, and Sophia. BOOKS Brown In Oklahoma: My Journey Through Football, Brotherhood, and Life And Being Hispanic An Audio Book Narrated by Tony Casillas

Communications & Relationship Expert Rachel DeAlto Communications & Relationship Expert Rachel DeAlto is a communication and relatability expert, media personality, and former attorney on a mission to help people tap into their most powerful resource—each other. With a Master’s in Psychology and a background in law, Rachel blends her academic knowledge with hands-on corporate and start-up experience to create a blueprint that enables leaders, entrepreneurs, and teams to build stronger, more meaningful connections—and in turn, achieve better outcomes. Rachel’s programs are highly interactive, customizable, and designed to create a ripple effect in all areas of participants’ lives. Her signature approach helps people better understand themselves, their relationships, and their influence on others. She has worked with a diverse range of industries across the globe—from Fortune 500 companies to startups, and from governments to nonprofits—delivering engaging content with her trademark humor and high energy. She is the author of relatable: How to Connect with Anyone, Anywhere (Even if It Scares You) (Simon & Schuster, 2021), and has appeared as an expert on Lifetime’s Married at First Sight and over 200 national media outlets. Rachel also maintains a strong social media presence, where she shares psychological insights and actionable takeaways on how to connect and communicate more effectively. Rachel’s speaking topics include leadership, emotional intelligence, the power of connection, and fearless authenticity. Her most recent TEDx talk, Being Authentic in a Filtered World , was featured on TED.com . TOPICS Keynote #1: The Relatable Leader: Create a Culture of Connection Keynote #2: Get Scary Good: How To Transform Fear into Success Through Connection, Communication, & Courage Keynote #3: Fearlessly Relatable: How to Build Relationships, Referrals, and Revenue with Confidence Keynote #4: Can You Relate?: Unlocking Your Emotional Intelligence for Strong Teams, Engaged Employees, and Better Everything BOOKS Relatable: How to Connect with Anyone Anywhere (Even if It Scares You) September 2021 via Tiller Press, a Simon and Schuster imprint PAST CLIENTS Pure Romance glo AIM Conference Net@Work Heartland Credit Union CohnReznik UC Davis MediaSpark Trina Turk

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