A retired air force air crew member, Dave played a major role in Operations Just Cause, Desert Shield, and Desert Storm. Dave was selected for the unique task of midair refueling of the once highly secretive SR-71 Blackbird and the F-117 Stealth Fighter. While serving in the air force, Dave worked in juvenile hall and other programs involving “at-risk” youth throughout California.
Dave’s exceptional accomplishments include commendations from Presidents Ronald Reagan, George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush, as well as various other heads of state. While maintaining an international active-duty flight schedule, Dave was the recipient of the 1990 J.C. Penney Golden Rule Award, naming him the California Volunteer of the Year. In 1993, Dave was honored as one of Ten Outstanding Young Americans (TOYA), joining a distinguished group of alumni that includes Chuck Yeager, Christopher Reeve, Anne Bancroft, John F. Kennedy, Orson Welles, and Walt Disney. In 1994, Dave was the only American to be selected as one of The Outstanding Young Persons of the World (TOYP), for his efforts involving child-abuse awareness and prevention, as well as for instilling resilience in others. During the centennial Olympic games, Dave was a torch bearer, carrying the coveted flame. Dave is also the recipient of the 2005 National Jefferson Award, which is considered the “Pulitzer Prize” for public service. Other recipients include Sandra Day O’Connor and former Secretary of State Colin Powell.
Dave is the author of six other inspirational books including: A Child Called “It,” which was on the New York Times bestseller list for more than six years. He is one of only a few authors to have four #1 international bestsellers, and to have four books simultaneously on the New York Times bestseller list. He is currently working on his next book, titled Too Close to Me.
Dave is also the host of The Dave Pelzer Show, heard weekly on VoiceAmerica internet radio at www.voice.voiceamerica.com. Dave would love to hear from you and invites you to call in live. For details, you can visit his Web site and click on “Radio Dave.”
When not on the road or with his son, Stephen, Dave lives a quiet life in Southern California with his box turtle named Chuck.
You can visit Dave’s Web site at www.davepelzer.com.
Dave is a living testament of resilience, faith in humanity, and personal responsibility. Dave’s unique and inspirational outlook on life, coupled with his Robin Williams–like wit and sense of humor, entertains and encourages business professionals to overcome any obstacle while living life to its fullest. This is what makes him one of the most exceptional and unequalled personalities in the public-speaking arena today.
Dave also provides specific programs to those who work in the human services and educational fields.
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