Due to unforeseen health issues, Ginger Hardage, former Senior Vice President of Culture and Communications at Southwest Airlines, is unable to attend. However, the Distinguished Lecture Series will still take place. UTPB is excited to welcome David Salyers, former Vice President of Marketing at Chick-fil-A, as the new speaker for this highly anticipated event.

David Salyers brings a wealth of experience, having served as one of the original marketing executives at Chick-fil-A. During his 37-year career with the company, Salyers played an instrumental role building the exceptional service and compassion that contributed to the growth of more than 2,300 Chick-fil-A locations across the nation.

In addition to his work with Chick-fil-A, Salyers has become a renowned speaker, author, and consultant, known for helping individuals, teams, and organizations unlock their potential through brand development. He is the founder of Spark a Revolution and co-author of the book Remarkable!—both of which focus on transforming workplace culture through leadership. Salyers is also a founding partner of Roam, a shared workspace with a mission to make work matter.

The Distinguished Lecture Series is free and open to the public. UTPB invites community members, business professionals, and students to attend this engaging lecture series on October 8, 2024, at the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center.