320 JACKSON HILL STE. 164 HOUTON, TX 77007 PHONE 713- 686- 0077 FAX 713- 802- 1187 • E- MAIL [email protected] KEVIN SAUNDERS

OBJECTIVE To utilize my proven abilities as a motivational speaker and serve as a catalyst to help motivate all schools, universities, business, corporations, organizations, associations, clubs and groups with disabilities. Also to promote the development of sound safety education and application in the workplace. I’m dedicated to helping and working with accessibility rights and issues to make sure we achieve social equity for all as it is a right not a privilege. To work as consult to help make sure that new construction is done in a way that provides access to people with and without disabilities and is ascetically well designed. My goal through my presentations and working with accessibility issues is to share with people my story, strategies, and mindsets so that the listeners are inspired to reach new levels of excellence, achievement and possibility.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Motivational Speaker 1983 to Present: Energetic and passionate Keynote Speaker, with more than 5,000 speeches under his belt - including more than 2,000 to schools - Kevin Saunders is perhaps one of the well-traveled professional speakers working today. From small groups of a couple dozen students, to stadiums filled with more than fifteen thousand executives, he's worked with almost every kind of audience across several continents and countless industries. But as impressive as those numbers are, they're only a small part of his professional background. Here are just a few of his achievements:

Three-time Paralympics Athlete and Multiple World Champion. Kevin has excelled on the world's greatest stage - the Olympic stadiums. Two-Time member of the President's Council on Physical Fitness Sports & Nutrition. -Kevin served on the council as the only member with a disability, and was the only called upon and appointed at the WHITE HOUSE by Presidents Bush and Clinton. Member, President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports 1992 to 2000: Senior Member from 1993. George W. Bush named Saunders as a constituent expert on fitness for people with disabilities to serve with the President’s Council on Physical Fitness Sports & Nutrition for the Department of Health & Human Services. Traveling “ambassador” for the council, speaking with America’s youth to encourage them to participate in the President’s Challenge and make fitness an integral part of their daily lives.

Founder, Wheelchair Success Fund 1990 to Present: Creator of this important organization, which encourages people with disabilities to achieve their goals through furthering their education. Coordinated all operations, including fundraising, volunteer recruitment and related activities in conjunction with the Coastal Bend Community Foundation.

Member, York Barbell Sports Performance Equipment Board of Directors 2000 to 2002: Advisor to this world renowned Pennsylvania company, one of world’s leading innovators in the strength and fitness equipment industry.

Actor, 1989: Principal actor in Born on the Fourth of July, directed by , starring Tom Cruise.

1984 to present: Kevin has been featured in much television, radio, print, eBook’s and blogs advertisements promoting fitness and education, paralyzed from the chest down Kevin, helps show that show that no matter who you are or what situation you are in, that education and fitness will enable you to increase the quality of your life.

A fitness icon. As part of his crusade to raise awareness of healthy eating and nutrition topics, Kevin pushed his wheelchair across North America and Europe as an Ambassador of Fitness.

Extreme motivator. For over a decade, Kevin worked alongside Coach Bill Snyder to assist in "the greatest turnaround in college sports history."

Promoter of Safety comes 1st in the workplace. Kevin Saunders along with State University produced video productions to be used in the workplace to help reduce accidents. The video production was entitled: “Deadly Dust”

Feature Film Actor. Kevin worked alongside Tom Cruise and Oliver Stone to feature in the major studio release Born on the Fourth of July.

Television Commercial Actor. Kevin has been featured in over 50 TV commercials promoting fitness, education and wellness.

Accomplished author and media personality. Kevin has penned several books, including the first comic book to feature a wheelchair hero. The attention surrounding his accomplishments has made him into a favorite of newspapers, magazines, radio and televisions shows everywhere. He's been featured on ESPN, USA Today, Oprah, the Hour of Power and thousands of national, regional and local outlets. Throughout all he's accomplished so far, though, Kevin’s greatest achievement has been passing on his fire and passion to audiences around the world. "Never Give Up" isn't just his saying - it's his mission.

HONORS AND AWARDS 2013 – Was featured in print, radio television, online internet campaigns and video as Kicks off Wildcat Way Campaign with Commercial Featuring Kevin Saunders, Top Motivational Speaker & World's Greatest Wheelchair Athlete. Six commercials featured as part of the Wildcat Way campaign, Saunders stars in one of only two to feature K- State alum.

2012 - Coach Bill Snyder asked Kevin Saunders after his presentation to the football team to come back to be the motivational coach as he had done in the past for the team. Some say this 2012 season for the Kansas State University Wildcats has been the 2nd greatest turnaround in college football history. As Kansas State University finished the regular season with its first ever #1 BCS ranking and an 11-1 regular season. As BIG XII Champions the Wildcats won an Alliance Bowl bid from Fiesta Bowl.

2011 – The committee chose Kevin Saunders to be the Grand Marshall of the 4th of July parade one of the largest in the Southwest.

2011 - Kevin Saunders founded the “Fitness 4 All 50 State Tour” nonprofit 501-c-3 dedicated to educate our nation’s youth, parents, teachers, administrators and the American people about the importance of staying active and making healthy choices for balanced nutritional meals or healthy snacks so it will last a lifetime

2010 - The Kansas Senate unanimously passed Senate Resolution No. 1819 sponsored by Senator Janis Lee adopted by the Senate body, supporting Kevin Saunders for the position of chairman of the President's Council on Physical Fitness & Sports. After the reading of the Resolution the Senate & guests gave tribute to Mr. Saunders with 5 minutes of applause for his accomplishments and to support him for chairman of the President's Fitness Council."

2010 – Nominated for Chairman of the Presidents Council on Physical Fitness & Sports – PCPFS by U.S. Senator Pat Roberts

2009 – Nominated by US Senator Pat Roberts to be the next chairman of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness & Sports.

2009 - K-State Football Team Awards winner of the Kevin Saunders (Never Give Up) Award - Grant Gregory (QB)

2004-2008 – Appointed by President W. Bush as a constituent expert and named to Special Commission by the President's Council on Physical Fitness Sports & Nutrition and the Department of Health and Human Services to come up with a plan to improve fitness and Health for youth with disabilities. Commended for his help in the creation of the National Initiative on Physical Fitness for Children and Youth with Disabilities or the I Can Do It, You Can Do It Program.

2007 - Appointed to the Governor's Council on Fitness Council by Governor Sebelius State of Kansas. Now Secretary of Health and Human Services under the Obama Administration. 2006 - Honored by the World Health Organization and community of countries for his outstanding dedication to Fitness & Health, after touring through 5 countries in Europe -- pushing his hand-cycle and wheelchair -- promoting health and fitness and meeting with Government Officials, community leaders and many people along the way.

2004 - Commended for his outstanding contribution to fitness & health by the President's Council on Physical Fitness & Sports, as well as the American Heart Association and YMCA's of America, for pushing his racing wheelchair over 2,500 miles across to raise awareness of health and nutrition issues. 2000 – Outstanding Contributions to the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, presented by Secretary of Health & Human Services Donna Shalala.

2000 – Outstanding Alumnus of the Year, American Association of Community Colleges. Selected from among 1,500 Community Colleges throughout America and Internationally.

2000 – Outstanding Alumnus of the Year, Wall of Fame, Del Mar Community College.

1999 – Nominee, Chairman of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.

1998 – Support Award, Pratt Community College foundation for Student Scholarships.

1997 – Guest, “Hour of Power” television program. Chosen to be in their yearly calendar.

1995 – Outstanding Alumnus of the Year, Kansas State University.

1995 – Leadership Award, Texas A&M University.

1994 - Recognized with award for outstanding achievement for improving fitness in America by President Clinton and The President’s Council on Physical Fitness Sports & Nutrition.

1993 - Bill Snyder Head Coach Kansas State University, Who has had the biggest turnaround in college football history, started the “The Kevin Saunders Never Give Up Award” – was awarded to the player who demonstrated the most courage, perseverance and determination to ‘Never Give Up’ in the pursuit of team goals.

1993 – President’s Council on Physical Fitness Sports & Nutrition received the Distinguished Service Award, presented by Chairman .

1993-2000 – Only person reappointed to the President’s Council on Physical Fitness Sports & Nutrition by President . Served as senior member for both terms.

1992 – Alumnus of the Year, Pratt Community College

1991 – Torch of Freedom Award, for Outstanding Sports Figure with a Disability.

1990 – First person with a disability/Paralympian appointed to the President’s Council on Physical Fitness Sports & Nutrition by President George H.W. Bush.

1990 – Civic Leader of the Year, Given to the professional athlete, celebrity chosen to be V.I.P of the Games - Special Olympics

ATHLETIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS 1983 - 2013 to (Present) - Gold, Silver and Bronze Medalist. Over 700 races run and Track and Field competitions in U.S. and around the world.

1989 to 1992 - Best All Around Wheelchair Athlete in the World.

1986 to 1992 - Multiple World Record Holder .

2010 - Gold Winner Chevron Aramco Half Marathon Winner.

2010 - Gold Winner Conoco Phillips Rodeo Run 5K Winner.

2009 - Gold Winner Conoco Phillips Rodeo Run 5K Winner.

2009 - Silver Chevron Aramco Half Marathon

2008 - Gold Winner Chevron Aramco Half Marathon Winner.

2008 - Gold Winner Conoco Phillips Rodeo Run 5K Winner.

2007 - Gold, Won City celebration 5K & 2K runs

2006 - Pushed through portions of 5 countries in Europe promoting Health and Fitness

2005 - Gold, Won the City celebration 5K & 2K runs

2004 - Pushed over 2,500 miles across America USA Health & Fitness Tour

2003 - Gold, Won the City celebration 5K & 2K runs

2002 - Gold, Won the Corpus Christi 10K, Corpus Christi, TX

2001 - Gold, Won the Downs celebration 5K & 2K runs

2000 - Gold, Winner in in the Midwest 10K championships 1999 - Gold, Won the Corpus Christi Marathon, Corpus Christi, TX

1998 - Gold, Won the Downs celebration 5K & 2K runs

1997 - Peachtree Road race , GA Top 10 finisher Masters

1996 - Gold Medalist Qualified for Paralympics Trials in Staunton, Virginia.

1995 - Peachtree Road race Atlanta, GA Top 10 finisher Masters

1994 - Gold, Woodlands Marathon, Woodlands, Texas

1993 - Presented the "Torch of Freedom Award" given to the Year's "OUTSTANDING SPORTS FIGURE OR TEAM WITH A DISABILITY" 1992 – Gold Medalist, Wheelchair Pentathlon, Paralympics Games: Barcelona, Spain

1992 - Gold, World record Paralympics Trials for Barcelona, Spain

1992 - Gold Medalist, Paralympics Trials in , Utah, World Record.

1991 - Gold, Won Outstanding athlete of the "National wheelchair games" Winning most medals

1991 - Gold Medalist, Wheelchair Pentathlon, Victory Games, Paralympics Trials in Long Island, New York.

1991 - Gold Medalist, Wheelchair Pentathlon, World Track and Field Championships in Stoke Mandeville, England, World Record.

1990 - Gold Medalist, Wheelchair Pentathlon at Pan American Games in Caracas, Venezuela.

1990 - Gold Medalist, Wheelchair Pentathlon, World Track and Field Championships in Essen, Netherlands, World Record.

1989 - Gold, Winner Capitol 10,000 10K Austin, Texas - One of the largest 10 K's in the world.

1988 - Medalist Paralympics Seoul, South Korea won the Bronze, Pentathlon

1988 - Gold, Paralympics Trials Edinburgh, PN

1987 - Presented "Outstanding Athlete of the Games" award at the Wheelchair Track & Field Championships

1986 - Gold Medalist, Wheelchair Pentathlon, World Track and Field Championships in Adelaide, Australia, World Record [That lead to Kevin Saunders being named the “World’s Greatest all-around wheelchair Athlete”] 1985 - Wheelchair Basketball - All Star 1st team Outstanding Athlete Lone Star Conference.

1984 - Wheelchair Basketball - All Star 1st team Texas Lone Star Conference. 1983 - Kevin ran his first wheelchair race (in his old hospital chair) Peachtree 10K Road Race Atlanta, GA.

EDUCATION 2011 – 2013 Greater Houston Partnership

Kevin Saunders attends meetings that help him continue to evolve as a speaker in the greater Houston community, state, nation & worldwide

2011 National Speakers Association Houston chapter

Attended Pro Start - classes to better enable you to reach the new generation reach the new millennium generation

2002 Speaking Solutions, Seattle, WA

Advanced speaker training one of the nation's top presentation consultants specializing in, training workshops, private coaching, corporate communication audits, strategy development

1995 Barbra Rocha and Associates, Institute of Advanced Speaker Training Pasadena, CA Public Speaking Courses

1996 Robbins Research Institute Maui, HA Certification in Neuro Linguistic Programming in Maui, Hawaii

1990 Del Mar College Corpus Christi, TX Associate of Arts Degree  Major – Physical Education / Kinesiology and Acting

 Honors – Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

 GPA 3.87

1983 to 1984 Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, TX Post-Graduate, MBA Program

1978 Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Bachelor of Science  Major – Agricultural

 Varsity Rugby Club

 ATO Fraternity 1976 Cloud County Community College Concordia, KS Associate of Science Degree  Varsity Soccer

 Varsity Track

1974 to ‘75 Pratt Community College Pratt, KS Associate of Science Courses  Varsity Football, Varsity Track and Field

 1970-’74 Downs High School Downs, KS

 Kevin was a star athlete in Football, Basketball & Track he was also an Honor Roll student.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Leading Authorities Speaker’s Bureau North American Speaker’s Bureau Washington Speaker’s Bureau Board Member, Texans for Civil Justice Co-Director of Athletes for Dole, Presidential Campaign Headquarters, Washington D.C. Member and Graduate of Leadership Corpus Christi, TX Member and Speaker for D.A.R.E Corpus Christi, TX Board Member, Goodwill Industries, Corpus Christi, TX Member, International Disabled Self-Defense Association Board Member of the Special Olympics, Corpus Christi, TX Member of Disabled Sports USA Member of the Southwest Wheelchair Athletic Association, Houston, TX Member of the North Texas Wheelchair Athletic Association, Dallas, TX Member of the USA Olympic Committee Member of USA Track & Field Organization Founder of the nonprofit Wheelchair Success Foundation – dedicated to providing college and technical scholarships for people with Disabilities Founder of the BIG PUSH for Health & Fitness Tour across America Founder and President of the Fitness 4 All 50 State Tour – [a nonprofit 501-c-3 to help educate, empower & inspire of nation’s youth, parents, teachers, city & state government leaders & community & statewide business leaders & concerned citizens so they can get the knowledge necessary to making the proper fitness activities & balanced nutritional meals & healthy snacks a way of life.] Founder and President - Fitness 4 All 50 State Tour” nonprofit 501-c-3 dedicated to educate, motivate and inspire our nation’s youth, parents, teachers, administrators and the American people about the importance of staying active and making healthy choices for balanced nutritional meals or healthy snacks until it becomes a habit for a lifetime.

A few quotes from some of the world’s most notable people:

“One of the most heroic and valiant endeavors I have ever Seen is the effort and struggle of Kevin Saunders. I am inspired by his message in There’s Always a Way. Kevin is not a dependent on this world but a thrilling competitor.” ------Bob Richards Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Pole Vault First athlete to be featured on the Wheaties Box

"I am extremely honored to promote Kevin Saunders as one of the top motivational speakers in America today. When you truly want to overcome past limitations, break barriers to be the very best you can be, Kevin Saunders can inspire you & your team to reach these goals,” ------Head Coach Bill Snyder Kansas State University 2012 BIG XII Football Champions BIG XII Coach of the year 2012 season National Coach of the Year on three occasions (1991, 1994 and 1998)

“If everyone had 2% of your motivation the world would be a better place!” ------Oprah Winfrey Talk Show Host

"Kevin Saunders' hit the Safety points that our company wanted to emphasize right on spot! People are still talking about your exciting presentation and the positive impact you made for our Annual Safety Convention this past May 2009. Thanks for helping remind us that when it comes to safety in the workplace "There's Always a Way" when you Never Give Up!" ----- Donnell Hancock - Safety Manager and head of 2009 Annual Safety Convention for Entergy Fossil Corporation Newark, AR

"We had Kevin Saunders as our Keynote Safety Speaker to celebrate our companies' achievements of going 1,000 days without an accident. Kevin gave us a brilliant presentation as Kevin re-stimulated our employees and left us with 17 goals for safety and other points to be mentioned every day by the management to keep our people focused on safety 1st every morning. Kevin said by putting safety 1st you bring out and create a safe work place, for you and your fellow workers, your families who you care about, who depend on you and the community who greatly benefits from a safe working environment. Kevin took the time to meet each one of our employees, which went above and beyond our expectations. I would highly recommend Kevin Saunders to any event where you need a motivational speaker, inspirational speaker or a safety speaker to get people self- motivated or that extra push to keep employees engaged and thinking Safety First!" ----Jennifer Dellar - Safety Manager Kansas Ethanol Corporation

“There’s Always a Way” is a story of how Kevin Saunders responded to an almost overwhelming situation changing himself and his life in the process. Kevin and I have met several times since that day in the Oval Office. Each time, I’m more impressed with is perseverance and courage. What fuels my admiration is the knowledge – I was shot down twice in World War II - are not equal what Kevin experiences on a daily basis. Kevin has become the World’s Greatest Wheelchair Athlete and an eloquent spokesperson for hope and the power of reaching incredible goals. I hope you will find his story inspiring and uplifting.” ------President George H.W. Bush 41st President of the who signed the ADA into Law

“You have inspired me with your positive attitude and determination. You continue to raise the bar for everyone, to show people of all ages that you can turn dreams into reality. Thank you for teaching the rest of us what it means to be a real winner in life.” ------Honorable Arnold Schwarzenegger Former World Champion Bodybuilder, one of Hollywood’s Top Actors, Former Chairman of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness Sports & Nutrition Former Governor of California