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Doug Sterbenz

Doug Sterbenz

Keynote Speaker: Leadership & Safety Speaker, Coach, Co-Author of "Must Be Present To Win"

  • Speaking Fee:
    Live Event Fee: $10,000 - $20,000
    Virtual Event Fee: $10,000 - $20,000
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Doug Sterbenz Biography

Doug Sterbenz is the recently retired Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Westar Energy. Now Sterbenz takes his safety and leadership experiences and helps organizations reach their goals.

Sterbenz never imagined himself as a speaker, but has a passion for sharing the lessons he has learned along the way. He has stories to tell because he has lived them, and he has a proven track record of leading people to achieve success. He is often called to speak on safety and leadership, and he has a message that will personally inspire and challenge any audience.

Sterbenz has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Kansas State University, holds a Professional Engineering license, and has a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Texas at Tyler.

Sterbenz has serious credibility on the topic of safety from the shop floor to the executive suite. Having worked as a shift supervisor in a power plant to launching his company’s power marketing business and going on to lead the operating activities for the largest electric provider in Kansas.

Sterbenz’s previous company earned the honor of being one of America’s Safest Companies and Sterbenz was selected as one of 50 people who most influenced Safety in America.

He is called often to speak on safety and leadership – and he has a message that will challenge all of us personally.

Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on Doug Sterbenz and other top speakers and celebrities.

Doug Sterbenz Videos

2018 K-State Engineering Hall of Fame | Doug Sterbenz
Doug Sterbenz - Highlights of Leadership Keynote
Keynote Speaker Doug Sterbenz on Safety

How do I book Doug Sterbenz to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Doug Sterbenz for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Doug Sterbenz, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Doug Sterbenz or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Doug Sterbenz for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Doug Sterbenz, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Doug Sterbenz are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Doug Sterbenz, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Doug Sterbenz speak about?

Doug Sterbenz is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Business Growth, Corporate Culture, Human Resources, Business Leadership, Engineering, Technology and Leadership.

Who is the agent for Doug Sterbenz?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Doug Sterbenz for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Doug Sterbenz for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Doug Sterbenz or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Doug Sterbenz is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Business Growth and Corporate Culture. The estimated speaking fee range to book Doug Sterbenz for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Doug Sterbenz can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Lee Shelby, Mike Abrashoff and Jeff "Odie" Espenship. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Doug Sterbenz for an upcoming event.

Doug Sterbenz Videos

2018 K-State Engineering Hall of Fame | Doug Sterbenz
Doug Sterbenz - Highlights of Leadership Keynote
Keynote Speaker Doug Sterbenz on Safety
  • How do I book Doug Sterbenz to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Doug Sterbenz for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Doug Sterbenz, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Doug Sterbenz or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Doug Sterbenz for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Doug Sterbenz, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Doug Sterbenz are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Doug Sterbenz, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Doug Sterbenz speak about?

    Doug Sterbenz is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Business Growth, Corporate Culture, Human Resources, Business Leadership, Engineering, Technology and Leadership.
  • Who is the agent for Doug Sterbenz?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Doug Sterbenz for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Doug Sterbenz for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Doug Sterbenz or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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