Meet Afterburner’s Keynote Speakers
Get to know the business keynote speakers at Afterburner! Reach out with any inquiries to our team today.
The Faces Behind the Mission: Afterburner’s Team of Business, Sales, and Leadership Keynote Speakers
Meet Afterburner’s squadron of keynote speakers! Our pilot speakers are seasoned professionals who have transitioned their experience in high-stakes aerial missions into powerful lessons on leadership, teamwork, and flawless execution tailored for corporate success.
Michelle “SONIC” Ruehl
Lead Speaker
Former MC-12W Mission Commander, USAF
Daniel “FuZZ” Walker
Lead Speaker
F-22 Mission Commander, USAF
David “FINCH” Guenthner
Facilitator
F-16, T-38 Instructor Pilot, USAF
Travis “BANDIT” Keenan
Facilitator
F-16 C/M Combat Mission Commander, USAF
Robin “FOXC” Witt
Facilitator
Former F-16CM Flight Lead, USAF
Jen “STEEL” Johnson
Lead Speaker
Former F-16 Fighter Pilot
Jim “MURPH” Murphy
Founder & Chairman
Former F-15 Instructor Pilot, USAF
Rob Balzano
Facilitator
Former F-16 Pilot, USAF
Anthony J. “ROBY” Roberson
Facilitator
Former F-16 Instructor/Evaluator, USAF
Don “STRYKER” Haley
Lead Speaker
Air Power Strategist/F-15E Evaluator Pilot
Cameron “CHAPPY” Douglas
Facilitator
Former F/A-18 Pilot
Patrick “TRAUMA” Ryan
Facilitator
F-22 Fighter Weapons School Instructor Pilot, USAF
Joe Wallace
Facilitator
Force Reconnaissance Marine, USMC
Todd “BURT” Lancaster
Facilitator
Special Forces Pilot, USAF
Andrea “GUNNA” Themely
Facilitator
Former Instructor Pilot, USAF
Scott “HACKSAW” Hall
Facilitator
Former F-16C Falcon Pilot, USAF
Experience the Fighter Pilot Mindset℠ Through a Sales Keynote Speaker Presentation
Transform the way your team approaches challenges! Our keynote introduces principles developed by elite fighter pilots, focusing on adaptability, precision, and relentless improvement. We immerse your team in fast-paced scenarios that mirror the decisions pilots face daily. Your team will learn to stay focused, overcome obstacles, and execute flawlessly under pressure. Perfect for businesses aiming to elevate performance, this mindset instills discipline, feedback, and strategic thinking needed to thrive in competitive settings. Come full circle by creating your own call sign today!
