Opening Address
Gary Guller

Adventurer and Mt. Everest Summiter

Gary Guller summited Mt. Everest on May 23, 2003, becoming the only person with one arm to ever scale the world’s highest peak after leading a group of people with disabilities to the base camp of Mt. Everest. This accomplishment alone speaks of his integrity, perseverance and ability to motivate and inspire those around him to accomplish their dreams and to reach their full potential.

Gary lost the use of his arm in a mountaineering accident just as he had found his life's passion: alpine climbing. He stunned a medical team at Duke University by asking to have his paralyzed arm amputated. After serious introspection, Gary began climbing again, surmounting the barriers that stood in the way of realizing his dreams to explore. He has inspired others ever since to continue onward and upward.

Keynote Address
Terah Stearns

Author, Speaker and Business Consultant

Speaker and author Terah Stearns is a national expert in business optimization. With over 25 years of business experience, she has spent the last 16 years helping organizations increase their profitability, build powerful, efficient processes and improve sales. As a business coach and transformational trainer, she has guided over 17 organizations to success. She works with Fortune 500 companies and the US Government.  Stearns is the author of three books.  Imagine the Power: Getting to Success Faster was published in 2003. Her latest book Love Whispers: All the Answers You Seek is now available and a sample may be viewed on her website: http://www.imaginethepower.com.