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Mark Hertling

Mark Hertling

Keynote Speaker: National Security & Military Analyst for CNN, Retired US Army 3-star General, Leadership Expert

Mark Hertling Biography

Lieutenant General (retired) Mark Hertling spent 38 years as a tanker and cavalryman, serving for 3+ years in combat and finishing his career as the Commander of US Army, Europe where he led over 60,000 soldiers and partnered with the governments and armies of 51 nations. Since retiring from the Army in 2013, he’s been a senior VP of a large healthcare organization, a CNN national security analyst, a developer of a successful leadership training program used by dozens of healthcare systems, and a Professor of Practice in Leadership at a nationally, top-rated business school.

Hertling shapes each of his dynamic presentations with facts, humor, common sense, and audience interaction. He shapes his topic to address the precise themes client organization wants to address. His Socratic approach brings a unique dynamic to keynote and interactive presentations.

Hertling is a 1975 graduate of West Point, and he has master’s degrees from Indiana University (MS in Kinesiology), the Army’s School of Advanced Military Studies (Master of Military Arts and Sciences), and the National Defense University (Master of Strategic and International Studies). In 2019 he received a Doctor of Business Administration from the Crummer School of Business at Rollins College, where he was recently named as a Professor of Practice in Strategic Leadership.

During his military career, Hertling led soldiers at all levels of command, with a career that was balanced between operational and training assignments. His awards and decorations include three Distinguished Service Medals, five Bronze Stars, Army Commendation Medals for Valor, the Purple Heart, the Parachutist and Combat Action Badges, and awards from Poland, Romania, Germany, Ukraine, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia. After his military career he has worked for several healthcare organizations, and he has been appointed to two Presidential Commissions (the President’s Council on Fitness and the American Battle Monuments Commission). He served as an adjunct scholar at West Point’s Modern War Institute, he is now the Senior Advisor for Character Development at the West Point Prep School, and he is a member of the Dean’s Alliance at Indiana University’s School of Public Health.

Hertling is most known for his serious, pragmatic and succinct commentary on national security and military operations on CNN and CNN International, where he has served since Army retirement. But his audiences know him for his dynamic, passionate, and engaging presentations on a variety of subjects.

Hertling is married to his best friend, Sue, and they have two sons and seven grandchildren. He enjoys biking, swimming and reading.

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Mark Hertling Speaking Topics

Russia's Invasion of Ukraine: The Strategies and Tactics of 21st Century Conventional War

Growing Leaders In Any Organization: The Four Required Elements of Leadership Most Don't Consider

Growing Healthcare Leaders

Building Trust with the Media

War Stories: Life Lessons from the Battlefield

Mark Hertling Videos

General Mark Hertling: Why the Russians Will Lose
Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling USMA'75 on Diversity, Talking With Veterans
Special Lecture at the Opening Session at APA Annual Meeting 2018

How do I book Mark Hertling to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Mark Hertling 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 Mark Hertling, 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 Mark Hertling or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Mark Hertling for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Mark Hertling, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Mark Hertling are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Mark Hertling, 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 Mark Hertling speak about?

Mark Hertling is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Military, Veterans, Security & Defense, Health, Fitness, Obesity Awareness Month, Nutrition, Youth, Political, Geopolitics, Family & Parenting, Generational Issues and Government.

Where does Mark Hertling travel from?

Mark Hertling generally travels from Orlando, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Mark Hertling?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Mark Hertling 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 Mark Hertling 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 Mark Hertling 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.


Mark Hertling is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Military, Veterans and Security & Defense. The estimated speaking fee range to book Mark Hertling for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Mark Hertling generally travels from Orlando, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Rocky Bleier, Ed Hiner and Jason Redman. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Mark Hertling for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 25/04/2024.

Mark Hertling Speaking Topics

  • Russia's Invasion of Ukraine: The Strategies and Tactics of 21st Century Conventional War

  • Growing Leaders In Any Organization: The Four Required Elements of Leadership Most Don't Consider

  • Growing Healthcare Leaders

  • Building Trust with the Media

  • War Stories: Life Lessons from the Battlefield

Mark Hertling Videos

General Mark Hertling: Why the Russians Will Lose
Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling USMA'75 on Diversity, Talking With Veterans
Special Lecture at the Opening Session at APA Annual Meeting 2018
Retired Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling on Physical Fitness and National Security
Obesity is a National Security Issue: Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling - TEDx

Mark Hertling Reviews

  • The session was wonderful and we got great feedback on Mark!
    Ares Management - Nov 30 2023

  • We appreciated and enjoyed Mark's comments. I thought the event was extraordinarily impactful.
    Fidelity National Information Services - Nov 16 2023

  • Johns Hopkins University - Feb 23 2023

  • Mr. Mark Hertling was an outstanding guest.
    College of Wooster - Feb 06 2023

Mark Hertling News

  • How do I book Mark Hertling to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Mark Hertling 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 Mark Hertling, 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 Mark Hertling or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Mark Hertling for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Mark Hertling, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Mark Hertling are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Mark Hertling, 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 Mark Hertling speak about?

    Mark Hertling is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Military, Veterans, Security & Defense, Health, Fitness, Obesity Awareness Month, Nutrition, Youth, Political, Geopolitics, Family & Parenting, Generational Issues and Government.
  • Where does Mark Hertling travel from?

    Mark Hertling generally travels from Orlando, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Mark Hertling?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Mark Hertling 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 Mark Hertling 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 Mark Hertling 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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