Matt Modleski

Matt Modleski

Keynote Speaker: USAF Thunderbirds Pilot, VP of Sales, Leadership Expert

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Matt Modleski Biography

Matt Modleski knows what high performance is; he flew as a Demonstration Pilot on the United States Air Force Thunderbirds. Modleski enlisted in the Air Force at the age of 17 with aspirations to eventually pilot fighters. He began his career as a jet engine mechanic, then served as an air traffic controller, before pursuing flight training. His challenging 15-year journey to the Thunderbirds provides a rich foundation for his keynotes on leadership, team building, and individual performance.

Modleski retired from the Air Force in September 2000 and formed Pure Vertical Success. In November 2006, he merged Pure Vertical Success with Stovall Grainger, creating a company dedicated to enhancing performance using a clear strategy: Strategy + Inspiration/Motivation + Leadership = High Performance.

After his impactful presentations caught the attention of Roche Diagnostics, Modleski joined the company as a Sales Executive, where he worked for nearly five years. He also served as the Vice President of Sales in the healthcare industry. His diverse experiences, spanning from aviation to corporate America, lend unique credibility and depth to his presentations.

Currently, Modleski delivers keynote presentations that focus on practical leadership ("Active Leadership"), maximizing team and individual strengths ("Team and Individual Performance"), and the power of inspiration and commitment ("Inspiration"). These talks integrate lessons from his time with the Thunderbirds, including real-life examples and video footage, to underscore his points and inspire audiences.

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Matt Modleski Speaking Topics

Inspiration

The "Path to Success" is a compelling call to focus on the big dream in your life with strategy and commitment. Matt talks about his own dream of flying for the Air Force Thunderbirds and how that journey took many turns that seemed like detours until the power of visualization and the power of faith made the detours make sense. Matt will use video from his time inside a Thunderbird jet to illustrate his points and he will engage your audience to participate in his presentation. DVD's of an introduction to this presentation can be obtained from Premier Speakers or directly from Stovall Grainger at www.sgbci.com

Team and Individual Performance

By the time we are adults, our natural talents are embedded in us. Like any other strategic process, your Personal Strategy for Success should be based on the unique strengths you possess. Then, if those strengths are maximized, the sky is the limit for what you can achieve.

We feel most people learn best when concepts are explained with real-life examples and we use our own experiences as well as those of our clients to bring "life" to our programs. Whether describing the challenges on the journey to the USAF Thunderbirds or how a personal strategy has helped achieve success in the business world and beyond, you and your group will be inspired to push to a higher level of focus and achievement with strategy and passion.

Active Leadership

In order to set strategy, we must first have a clear objective. At Pure Vertical Success we believe the objective in leadership is simple: its loyal followers. We don't mix management objectives with leadership objectives because the result would be a compromised leadership strategy. With a focus clearly on leading people with activities that are aligned to support your strategy, we will raise your leadership performance to hit all of your objectives!

How do I book Matt Modleski to speak at my event?

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

How much does it cost to book Matt Modleski for a speaking engagement?

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

Matt Modleski is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Space, Astronaut, Personal Growth and Motivational.

Where does Matt Modleski travel from?

Matt Modleski generally travels from Carmel, IN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Matt Modleski?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Matt Modleski 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 Matt Modleski 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 Matt Modleski 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.


Matt Modleski is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Inspirational, Space and Astronaut. The estimated speaking fee range to book Matt Modleski for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Matt Modleski generally travels from Carmel, IN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Louis-Philippe Loncke, Black Ops and Colonel Mike Mullane. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Matt Modleski for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/03/2025.

Matt Modleski Speaking Topics

  • Inspiration

    The "Path to Success" is a compelling call to focus on the big dream in your life with strategy and commitment. Matt talks about his own dream of flying for the Air Force Thunderbirds and how that journey took many turns that seemed like detours until the power of visualization and the power of faith made the detours make sense. Matt will use video from his time inside a Thunderbird jet to illustrate his points and he will engage your audience to participate in his presentation. DVD's of an introduction to this presentation can be obtained from Premier Speakers or directly from Stovall Grainger at www.sgbci.com

  • Team and Individual Performance

    By the time we are adults, our natural talents are embedded in us. Like any other strategic process, your Personal Strategy for Success should be based on the unique strengths you possess. Then, if those strengths are maximized, the sky is the limit for what you can achieve.

    We feel most people learn best when concepts are explained with real-life examples and we use our own experiences as well as those of our clients to bring "life" to our programs. Whether describing the challenges on the journey to the USAF Thunderbirds or how a personal strategy has helped achieve success in the business world and beyond, you and your group will be inspired to push to a higher level of focus and achievement with strategy and passion.

  • Active Leadership

    In order to set strategy, we must first have a clear objective. At Pure Vertical Success we believe the objective in leadership is simple: its loyal followers. We don't mix management objectives with leadership objectives because the result would be a compromised leadership strategy. With a focus clearly on leading people with activities that are aligned to support your strategy, we will raise your leadership performance to hit all of your objectives!

  • How do I book Matt Modleski to speak at my event?

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

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

    Matt Modleski is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Space, Astronaut, Personal Growth and Motivational.
  • Where does Matt Modleski travel from?

    Matt Modleski generally travels from Carmel, IN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Matt Modleski?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Matt Modleski 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 Matt Modleski 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 Matt Modleski 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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