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As a motivational speaker and humorist John reaches thousands each year. His teachings have spanned the globe, encompassing 22 countries and totaling more than 10,500 times over the course of nearly 4 decades. Born in the small town of Abbeville, Alabama, he was taught early on about the importance of hard honest work and building lasting relationships. He went on to play football for Auburn University and was drafted by Oakland. When his football career came to a sudden end in 1970 John explored the business world. After six years he answered the calling deep down inside and began speaking full-time. He has been teaching companies how to incorporate those honest values that he learned so long ago into building lasting working relationship with each other as well as the companies they work with. John has received countless awards and recognition, but nothing is as rewarding to him as when he is sharing the simple but important principles of living with a group of people. He has spoken for multiple companies in all parts of the world. He does team building and coaching for some of the most recognized brands. John is sure to stir and motivate anyone who is looking to excel and reach to new heights within themselves and the world around them.
John S. Riley
103 1/2 West Kelly Street
Abbeville, Alabama 36310
334-585-3230
www.johnsriley.com
joy@johnsriley.com
Personal:
- Started speaking full-time in 1976 and has spoken over 9,500 times, in 15 countries and throughout America.
Education:
- Graduated from Abbeville High School in Abbeville, Alabama, in 1966 as an Honor Graduate.
- Graduated from Auburn University in June of 1970, with a degree in Business Administration.
Work Experience:
Seven months with South Central Bell in Management Development Program - November 1970 - June 1971. Resigned South Central Bell to join West Point Pepperell in Personnel Relations. Resigned West Point Pepperell to pursue public speaking full-time, August 1, 1976, and to be affiliated with Sta-Green Plant Food Company.
Honors:
- All Southeastern Conference Football Team 1968 and 1969
- All Southeastern Conference Scholastic Team 1968 and 1969
- Omicron Delta Kappa National Honorary Fraternity
- Outstanding College Athletes of America - 1970
- Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award - 1970; (Given to one male and one female of Senior Class)
- Place kicker – Auburn Team of the Decade
- Drafted in 1970 by Oakland Raiders
- Young Man of the Year
- Jaycees Outstanding Young Religious Leader of Alabama
- Personalities of the South (11th Edition)
- Inducted into Wiregrass Sports Hall of Fame - 2002
Endorsements
(see Testimonials page)
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