Past Speakers
(2005-Present)
Horst Schulze
Co-Founder Ritz Carlton Hotel Company
Horst is creator of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel luxury brand, now owned by Marriott International. Horst encouraged listeners to trust God through challenging times and to celebrate His miraculous intervention in our lives.
Horst is respected and revered for establishing the gold standard in customer service in hospitality. He generously advises on how to grow a business by providing first-class service to customers. He also openly tells how one can create excellence in living the Christian life. In Horst’s mind and heart, the two are intertwined.
Vagn Nielson
Corporate Executive Chef - Proof of the Pudding by MGR, Inc.
Vagn Nielsen is corporate executive chef and co-owner of Proof of the Pudding, a catering company in Atlanta.
Though he hailed from Copenhagen, which is known as the happiest city on the planet, Vagn met colleagues in the U.S. who seemed a lot more satisfied with life than he was.
His faith journey began when a co-worker invited him to a Bible study. He enjoyed the group’s company, but Vagn did not fully embrace the Christian faith until experiencing a life-altering encounter with law enforcement.
More Past Speakers
2024
Jeff Foxworthy
Christian Comedian. Author. Show Host. Executive Producer & Star in Foxworthy’s Big Night Out
2017
Ken Mansfield
“The Beatles, The Bible and Beyond” Former U.S. Manager of Apple Records, songwriter and author
2013
Jimmy Thomas
Hospitality Veteran and Cancer Survivor, Director-Americas Sales, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)
2011
John C. Alexander, III (Jack)
Vice Chairman and Partner The Rainmaker Group Holdings, Inc. and former Co-Founder and CEO BCD Travel
2010
Jeff Terry
2009
Lowell “Bud” Paxson
Co-Founder of the Home Shopping Network and Founder of Paxson Communications Corporation
2008
Linda Wilson
2007
Peyton Day
2006
Dianne McGarey
2006
Adolph Coors IV
Horst Schulze
Co-Founder of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company
