John Lair
Keynote Speaker: Adaptive Sports Leader & CEO of Special Olympics Kansas; Award-Winning Coach; Founder of Eat Right 4 Life & Bike-4-Life
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John Lair Biography
John Lair is the president and CEO of Special Olympics Kansas, following more than two decades as a volunteer coach with the organization. Lair’s involvement with Special Olympics began as a college student at Pittsburg State University, where attending a local event sparked his interest in supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities. He holds a bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation and a master’s degree in developmental psychology, providing an academic foundation for his work in adaptive sports and inclusive recreation.
With over 33 years of engagement in Special Olympics, Lair has coached athletes in 16 sports at local, national, and international levels. He served as head coach for the New Hope Bulldogs Special Olympics team for 14 years and has supported athletes at multiple Special Olympics World Games. Lair has also led Kansas’ powerlifting team at several Special Olympics USA Games and coached at the World Summer Games in Athens, Greece, as well as at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin. Under his leadership, athletes have completed the Special Olympics Global Messenger program, which trains participants in public speaking and advocacy, and have gone on to serve in community leadership roles for Special Olympics Kansas.
Lair founded two state-recognized nutrition education programs, "Eat Right 4 Life" and "Bike-4-Life," which support athletes in improving fitness and nutrition. He also launched the Polar Plunge in Pittsburg, Kansas, a fundraising event that has raised more than $1 million for athlete support. Lair was the first civilian elected to the Kansas Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Executive Council and serves as an at-large member of the Law Enforcement Torch Run International Executive Council. He is certified in the Special Olympics Kansas Leadership Program.
Lair’s work has been recognized with honors such as Special Olympics North America Outstanding Coach of the Year and the American Health Care Association National Hero of the Year Award. He has also been named a Blue KC Gamechanger honoree. As CEO, Lair oversees an organization that serves more than 7,000 athletes annually, supported by over 25,000 volunteers across Kansas. His approach emphasizes providing opportunities and advocating for individuals with intellectual disabilities, using sports as a platform for achievement and inclusion.
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What topics does John Lair speak about?
John Lair is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Athlete, Inspirational, Motivational, Disability, Olympic Athlete, Sports, Sports Coaching, Executive Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Leadership and Sports Motivation.
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John Lair generally travels from Shawnee, KS, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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John Lair is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Athlete, Inspirational and Motivational. The estimated speaking fee range to book John Lair for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. John Lair generally travels from Shawnee, KS, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are John Register, Earvin “Magic” Johnson and Daniel Gutierrez. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling John Lair for an upcoming event.
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How do I book John Lair to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like John Lair 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 John Lair, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for John Lair or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book John Lair for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for John Lair, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book John Lair are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire John Lair, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does John Lair speak about?
John Lair is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Athlete, Inspirational, Motivational, Disability, Olympic Athlete, Sports, Sports Coaching, Executive Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Leadership and Sports Motivation. -
Where does John Lair travel from?
John Lair generally travels from Shawnee, KS, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for John Lair?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like John Lair 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book John Lair 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 John Lair 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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