Attire: Business Smart/Dressy Casual
Powerful
INSPIRATION
DAN NEVINS, U.S. ARMY VETERAN,
POWERFUL STORYTELLER, YOGA INSTRUCTOR
Dan Nevins is more than a speaker; he’s an experience.
Come and be inspired by a true hero who has turned his life’s toughest battles into a testament to the human spirit’s incredible power to adapt and overcome.
A highly decorated soldier, Dan’s life changed forever in 2004 when an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated beneath his vehicle in Iraq. He lost both legs below the knee and lives with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and the emotional wounds of war. Yet, from these devastating challenges, Dan emerged stronger, his spirit unbroken. Dan’s message of perseverance, resilience, and hope has left an imprint on the hearts of audiences around the globe for over a decade.
Featured on major platforms like Good Morning America, BuzzFeed, Fox News, CBS News, and ABC News, Dan’s story is one of triumph over adversity.
Power Through
Boundaries with
The Power Chords,
A Powerhouse of Local Executives Ready to Rock Out
Experience the unforgettable fusion of business brilliance and musical magic. The Power Chords: Nick Akins, George Barrett, Ryan Brown, Jason Duffy, Kevin Duffy, Joe Hamrock, Pat Hamrock, Brian Hollaway, Steve King, Tom Krouse, Stephen Markovich, Cliff Marsh and Ray Parello will showcase their diverse abilities beyond their stellar business acumen. Don’t miss an evening that promises to captivate and entertain, as these accomplished leaders take the stage to make a difference.
Nick Akins
Nick Akins
George Barrett
George Barrett
Joe Hamrock
Joe Hamrock
Tom Krouse
Tom Krouse
Stephen Markovich
Stephen Markovich
Powerful
Sports Star
Bobby Carpenter,
Master of Ceremonies
With his love and commitment to sports, we couldn’t think of anyone better to MC our event.
Bobby is the oldest of four boys and grew up in a competitive household as the son of parents with coaching careers in football and swimming. Inspired by their commitment to youth sports, Bobby developed a passion for competition early on. He played football under his father’s coaching, which prepared him for challenges at The Ohio State University and during his 7-year NFL career with the Dallas Cowboys, Rams, Dolphins, Lions, and Patriots. After retiring from the NFL, Bobby pursued lifelong learning, earning an MBA in Finance & Strategy from Ohio State’s Fisher School of Business. He now co-teaches a Finance class at Fisher College of Business and resides in central Ohio with his wife and four children, prioritizing faith, family, and sports in his life.
Empowering the human spirit since 1992, Adaptive Sports Connection stands as a beacon of support and inclusion. As a 501(c)(3) organization, our missions is to break through limitations with education and adaptive innovation, ensuring people of all abilities the health benefits, freedom, and sense of belonging from recreation and outdoor experiences.
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