With a passion for inspiring young people to seek their dreams, Astronaut Jerry Ross came from humble beginnings growing up in rural Indiana to become the first human ever to be launched into space seven times. The life of this well-known shuttle astronaut - who performed nine spacewalks and who helped build the International Space Station - is founded on faith, humility, perseverance, constant learning, hard work and teamwork – qualities that are essential elements of success in any leadership endeavor, especially in EMS during these challenging times. You will marvel at Jerry Ross’s life story as he shares what he learned in life as a leader in America’s space program during this one-of-a-kind keynote presentation that will help guide you to your own personal and professional success.
As a special treat, Jerry Ross will personally inscribe and sign copies of his recently published autobiography, Spacewalker: My Journey in Space and Faith as NASA’s Record-Setting Frequent Flyer, during a special book signing during the XI Luncheon. Neil Armstrong described Jerry’s book as “The book for anyone who ever dreamed of flying in space.”