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Van Richmond
Van Richmond, President of Vantastic Seminars, Inc., is a high-energy, fun, and motivational speaker who delights audiences in America and in international settings alike. His broad client base encompasses a diverse spectrum as he speaks to and trains corporations, non-profits, government and military agencies, educational institutions, religious groups, and water and electric utilities. Whether he is speaking to audiences in manufacturing or insurance, trucking or cosmetics, police or customer service, or any of his multiple clients, Van delivers fast-paced keynotes and seminars that inform, energize, and entertain.
He retired from the United States Air Force as a Chief Master Sergeant, with the highlight of his career being the opportunity to establish and serve as Director of the Air National Guard Airman Leadership School. The in-depth, five-week program focused on helping military members develop their ability to effectively interact with and influence others, moving the participants beyond their technical proficiency into becoming truly effective leaders.
He has 27 years of experience in adult education and training, and his expertise lies in the areas of leadership and management, communication skills, time management and organization, and coaching and team building.
Some of his customers include the New York City Police Department, Georgia- Pacific, Mary Kay Cosmetics, JP Morgan Chase, MedicAlert, American Home Builders, U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, Progressive Insurance, National Seminars Group, ITT Technical Institute, and Solutia (Monsanto Carpets).
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