Former In The Zone Speakers and Special Guests

Bill Bates

The Special Teams Captain for the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys and a very visible member of the Dallas nickel defense at middle linebacker position. He exemplifies the qualities of perseverance and was named a member of the All-Madden Team for 12 consecutive years.

 

Michael Glenn

The executive vice president of mark et development and corporate communications for FedEx Corporation. He also serves as president and chief executive officer of FedEx Services, and is responsible for all mark eting, sales, strategic planning and analysis, and communications activities for FedEx Express and FedEx Ground.

Mike Gottfried

An ESPN college football analyst and color commentator. He was a successful NCAA college football coach leading Pittsburg in two bowl games. He is the founder of Team Focus.

Les Steckel

The president and CEO of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). His football coaching career spans over 30 years including college and NFL teams. His experience includes serving as the offensive coordinator for the Tennessee Titans and the New England Patriots, and others.

 

Spencer Tillman

 The insightful lead analyst of CBS Sports’ College Football Today, Spencer burst onto the college gridiron as an award-winning running back for the University of Oklahoma . Drafted by the Houston Oilers, he was chosen a team captain in 1987-88 before moving to play for San Francisco . His eight years in pro ball were capped by the 49ers’ Superbowl win in 1989. A husband, father, author of the leadership book “Scoring in the Red Zone,” and a bold witness for Christ, Spencer brings easy assurance and powerful perspective to our “In the Zone” team.

 

Mark Harris

Following a decade of stellar music as a member of the landmark group 4HIM, Mark Harris has launched a solo career relying on the same powerful vocals and honest songwriting that yielded such hits as “The Basics of Life” and “For Future Generations.” His current album, “The Line Between the Two,” is the result of him re-thinking his life, his music, and the purpose for both. Married with two children, his reflections are right in line with the kind of thinking we hope “In the Zone” inspires for all participants.

 

Ernie Frey

A former college football stand-out at Wheaton College , Ernie Frey comes from a family who understands conviction and commitment. Born to a missionary family, he and his wife Anne continued that tradition by serving in Russia , India , Guatamala , South Africa , Malawi , Ethiopia , Tanzania , and Uganda . A father of three girls, he now serves a pastor of an innovative church which has grown to 3,000 members. A man who knows well what it means to count the cost in his faith and relationships, Ernie brings the heart of a winning coach to our team.

 

Thor Ramsey

 When it comes to delivering big laughs, no one tops stand-up comedian Thor Ramsey. He says the things you’ve thought, amplifies everyday situations to outrageous extremes, and rails on the ridiculous realities of life. Featured on the all-star “Thou Shalt Laugh” home video hosted by Patricia Heaton, Thor has shared the stage with such comedy A-listers as Drew Carey, Bill Engvall, and Ron White. Although he draws on his wife and daughter for humorous inspiration, Thor is totally serious about his faith, equally skilled at targeting both the heart and the funny bone.