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Ron Wilson,
Committee Chair

Huck Boyd Nat'l Institute for Rural Development
785-532-7690
rwilson@k-state.edu

 

Debbie Hagenmaier, Program Coordinator
K-State Division of Continuing Education
785-532-2560
debbieh@k-state.edu

 

Conference Registration
K-State Division of Continuing Education
785-532-5569
registration@k-state.edu

Keynote Speaker

Judge Tommy WebbWebb

"You Can Make a Difference"

Imagine …

You are a war orphan in South Korea in 1952.

Your world is one of hunger, desperation and fear.

The priority in your life each day is simply to survive.

Judge Webb’s life story is about making a positive difference in a negative world. He has experienced the world as an orphan in South Korea, a U.S. Marine, and as a magistrate judge in Kansas for the last 23 years. He has lived an extraordinary life. His dynamic message to value and appreciate the qualities of other people is delivered with a sense of humor that is inspiring, thought-provoking and entertaining.

His presentation will set the stage for focused sessions on specific skills that leaders can use, such as decision-making, systems thinking, and planning and preparation.

Fast facts:

  • Born in Korea, April 28, 1952
  • Holt Orphanage in 1958
  • Adopted in 1959 and came to the USA
  • Married to Judy on July 12, 1971
  • Two Children, Brooke Renee and Troy Aaron
  • U.S. Marine Corp from 1970 to 1974
  • Employed by Kansas as District Magistrate Judge: Elected to office in 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004 and 2008
  • Bachelor's degree from Mid-America Nazarene University
  • Master of science degree in clinical family therapy from Friends University

Go to www.judgewebb.org to learn more.

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