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| Confirmed Speakers 2011 | |
 | CONGRESSMAN JIM RYUN is a graduate of the University of Kansas, a businessman, an author, and a great motivational speaker. He first gained fame as an Olympic athlete, representing the United States in three Olympic games, and is the youngest person ever to be named the Sports Illustrated "Sportsman of the Year" (1966). In 1996 he was elected as a Congressman from Kansas, serving four terms. He gained national recognition as a fiscal conservative, a member of the Armed Services Committee, a major pro-life voice, and a citzen-stateman with a commitment to honesty and integrity. Congressman Ryun is also a devoted Christian, who challenges others to find the Will of God through perseverance and faithful devotion to our common testimony. |
 | CHERYL MARTIN is an award-winning television news producer, reporter, anchor and moderator. She was the news anchor and then moderator of Lead Story, a Sunday news analysis program on Black Entertainment Television (BET) for five years. The show brought together some of the top African-American journalists to discuss the major national and international news events of the week. During the 2000 presidential election campaign, Ms. Martin hosted Lead Story from the Republican and Democratic National Conventions. She has also interviewed President Bill Clinton, General Colin Powell, and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. Since January 2002, Ms. Martin left this high profile full-time position to devote more time to speaking professionally and writing. Ms. Martin is a devoted Christian, speaking nationally on life issues of personal excellence, living with purpose, and wise choices from a Biblical perspective. |
 | KENNETH BARUN is the Senior Vice President of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, who brings a wealth of business experience to the CPN Conference. He joined the BGEA in March of 2007 after more than 20 years as President/CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities Worldwide. He was also the senior vice president of McDonald's Corporation where he oversaw corporate social responsibility. Prior to his career at McDonald's, Mr. Barun worked in the Reagan White House for three years as a director of projects and policy to First Lady Nancy Reagan. He has also been President/CEO of the Cenikor Foundation, Inc, a not-for-profit healthcare organization based in Houston, Texas providing treatment and rehabilitation to people with chemical dependency. |
 | THOMAS J. SCHETELICH of FERGUSON, SCHETELICH & BALLEW, P.A, heads the firm’s business department, and represents businesses from sole proprietorships through large organizations. Mr. Schetelich holds an AV rating by peer review and was named one of Baltimore’s “Super Lawyers” by Baltimore Magazine. He is the President of the Christian Professional Network |
 | MARY HALL is a CPA and principal with Jones Hall Advisors in Towson, Maryland, where her practice concentrates on Taxation and Financial Planning. She is a founding member of the Christian Professional Network. |
 | DAVID LOWE is the President of UNCOMMON RESULTS, LLC. He works with companies by incorporating best in class business practices. He is a featured speaker and author for IEEE, The American Farm Bureau Federation, The Association of Professional Fraternities and other state and national organizations. |
 | FRANK KELLY, III serves as CEO of Kelly & Associates Insurance Group Inc. and KTBSPayroll. Under his leadership Kelly Associates has grown from a corporate client base of 1,000 to more than 12,000, with annualized premiums and payroll administered and under management over $1.2 billion. He is past Chairman of the Board of the Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce, where he served as a Board member from 2001-2009. He was on the Baltimore County Department of Social Services Board for many years and served as its Chairman from 2003 to 2005. Frank is immediate past Chairman of the Leadership Board of the Maryland/Delaware Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), a role in which he served from 1994 through 2009. He also served on the FCA National Board of Trustees from 1997 to 2003, and currently serves as Vice Chairman of the FCA Lacrosse Leadership Board. Frank is currently on the Board of Trustees of Calvert Hall College High School and the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. |
 | SEAN M. WILLIAMS is a Financial Advisor with WADDELL & REED, who serves his clients as an advocate by assisting them in making educated financial decisions for their family, their businesses, and their legacy. Sean has been asked to speak to audiences on topics including Financial Planning and Investment Strategies. His articles on topics such as Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans and Tax-sensitive investing have been published in professional newsletters. |