Speakers and Emcees
Andy Mirkovich Productions has an extensive roster of local and national speakers and emcees that can address the needs of your special function. From coaching to customer service and entrepreneurship, our speakers are sure to provide your audience with the tools for success.
Andy Mirkovich Productions has booked many nationally recognized speakers including Larry Winget, Frank Abagnale (author of "Catch Me If You Can") and Cal Ripkin Jr.
Here is a sampling of our local speakers and emcees.
 | Ken Carson
Emcee, Game Show Host
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A comic actor and broadcaster who has served as producer and host of live corporate events for over 20 years!
Ken just wrapped up the 2005 season working for the Seattle Seahawks as the host of their pre-game “Touchdown City”.
Nike chose Ken to emcee their Niketown grand opening parties in Boston, Seattle, Las Vegas, Honolulu and Beverly Hills.
Ken also has provided emcee duty for the NCAA Final Four, the Goodwill Games and media award shows in Washington and Texas.
On a slightly goofy note, Ken created the voices of many evil monsters on the TV show “The Power Rangers!"
Ken is passionate about live game shows!
He created his very first one for AT&T back in 1986 as a vehicle to showcase his comic talents and he has been producing shows for a number of entertainment agencies ever since!
 | Frank Harlan
Emcee, Comedian
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Frank Harlan has more than 20 years experience as a comedic entertainer, team bonding facilitator and award-winning television personality. He is notorious for his hip edgy style, costumed characters and rapid-fire quick wit. Whether he is introducing VIP's, making general announcements, sequencing entertainment, presenting contests and drawings, or hosting your event, Frank's engaging personality and stage presence make him a genuine crowd pleaser!
 | Paul Gordon
SPEAKER TOPICS: Youth Violence, Youth Potential, Film Industry, Author |
Paul Gordon has done, at 24 years of age, more to help others than most people will do in their lifetime. At age 15, Paul helped to raise $240,000 to help a young person receive a liver transplant. He also raised $24,000 and started the Paul Michael Gordon fund to help children who need organ transplants through the National Transplant Assistance fund.
At 16, Paul lobbied the United States Congress concerning Organ Allocation Issues. He submitted written testimony on the floor of Congress which successfully helped 72 Congressmen and women sign an amendment which helped promote organ donation. Paul also helped raise another $25,000 for an additional liver transplant for another teen.
At 17, Paul postponed his high-school graduation, (being a year ahead in school), and gave up the Air Force Academy Prep School, and a fully paid Falcon Scholarship, so that he could experience life at a public high school for the very first time.
Paul was so moved by the Columbine High-School shooting that he wanted to reach out to his peers and encourage them not shoot with a gun, but instead to shoot with a camera. Paul entered public high in the fall and made the movie, "Silhouettes of Time" which is a 30-minute drama about a school shooting that ends positively. The message is to encourage teens to make the right choices and to reach out to each other in time of need. Paul wrote, directed, edited and filmed this amazing short film that aired on HBO in the fall of 2001.
At 18 Paul completed his first book titled "There's Hope for America's Youth" which was published in the summer of 2001.
At 21 Paul joined Andy Mirkovich Productions as the Director of Media and began working on his newest feature film "Cole."
Paul was featured in People Magazine in an article titled "20 Teens Who Will Change the World" and Time Magazine
 | Andy Mirkovich
SPEAKER TOPICS: Business/ Financial Strategies and Customer Service |
 | Lonnie Pacelli
SPEAKER TOPICS: Project Management, Author
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Lonnie Pacelli has over 20 years experience in projects as a project manager, developer, tester, analyst, trainer, consultant and business owner. He has successfully implemented projects ranging from complex IT systems to process re-engineering to business strategies.
During his 11 years at Accenture he consulted with many Fortune 500 companies including Motorola, Hughes Electronics and Northrop-Grumman.
Throughout his nine years at Microsoft he headed up development of some of Microsoft’s most crucial internal systems, led their Corporate Procurement group managed their Corporate Planning group, and led company-wide initiatives on Continuous Fiscal Improvement and Training Process Optimization. His experiences as a consultant, project manager and business owner give him a unique perspective into managing successful projects.
 | Edgar Martinez
APPEARANCES: Meet & Greets, Autograph Signings |
 | Jeff Kemp
SPEAKER TOPICS: Sports, Family Issues, Motivational
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Jeff Kemp graduated with a bachelor’s degree in economics from Dartmouth College and completed his MBA with honors from Pepperdine University School of Business.
As a professional athlete, Jeff quarterbacked 11 seasons in the National Football League with the Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks and Philadelphia Eagles.
After quarterbacking in the NFL, Jeff moved on to a career with the Washington Family Council (WFC), where he is currently the executive director. WFC is a nonprofit research, education and communication organization dedicated to strengthening family relationships, promoting responsible citizenship and improving public policy in Washington state. In his position, Jeff networks with leaders from all segments of society—business, community, government and media—casting a vision for improved family life in Washington.
 | Michael Luis
SPEAKER TOPICS: Leadership, Community, Politics, Emcee, Facilitator |
Michael Luis takes leadership and motivation beyond the bottom line to the things that make communities worth living in.
For over 20 years he has worked with political and civic leaders, from Members of Congress to local city councils, and knows what it takes to lead a community of any size toward a common goal. He has worked in the U.S. Congress, at the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce and for the pat nine years as a leading political consultant. During this time Michael has championed free trade, transportation improvements and housing opportunities, and has worked to gain approvals for the most important projects in the Puget Sound region, including Sound Transit, Qwest Field and the expansions of SeaTac Airport and the University of Washington.
He also lives community involvement, as coach, scoutmaster, youth sports manager and civic volunteer.
Michael Luis is a lively, entertaining and provocative speaker and discussion facilitator who helps businesses and individuals learn how they can improve the world around them and have fun doing it.
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