NCIA ENTERPRISE 2008
NATIONAL TRAINING CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION

Opening Session Keynote Speaker

In 1986, Ed Hearn fulfilled his childhood dream as a member of the World Champion New York Mets. The following year with the Kansas City Royals, he was set to make those big "million dollar bank deposits" today's professional athletes are accustomed to, when suddenly, a serious shoulder injury brought a premature end to a very promising and brilliant career.

Determined to overcome this untimely setback, he made the successful transition into the "real world" of corporate America. But, less than six months after his baseball career ended, he was diagnosed with three potentially life threatening health conditions. Once a strong, vibrant professional athlete, he was reduced to a man who could barely care for himself. Ed hung on, though, and used these physical challenges to make the most incredible comeback of his life.

While battling these very challenging health issues over the past 12 years, Ed Hearn has become one of this nation's most highly sought after motivational speakers. Yes, his courage, faith and determination speak volumes as we face life's challenges, but what makes him so uniquely special is his genuine desire to empower and uplift those around him. His inspiring, real life message leaves audiences remembering him not so much as an athlete, but more as a man who has had a lasting impact on their lives.

As the author of Conquering Life's Curves - Baseball, Battles & Beyond, Ed has appeared on numerous national television programs including The Oprah Winfrey Show, The 700 Club and MSNBC. He is founder of The Bottom of the Ninth Foundation, a Kansas non-for-profit corporation dedicated to the mission of rebuilding the spirit and character of this nation.

General Session Keynote Speaker

Diane D. Denish is a strong leader with a proven record of results for the people of New Mexico. During her short time in office she has fought to improve education, increase access to health care, and create more economic opportunities for New Mexicans - especially those living in rural areas.

Diane is the first woman to be elected Lt. Governor in New Mexico. A lifelong New Mexican, Diane was raised in Hobbs and has lived throughout the state. She is the former chair of the democratic party of New Mexico and for 12 years owned a successful small business.

Named one of the Top 100 New Mexicans in honor of her community leadership, Diane has served as Chair of New Mexico First, Chair of New Mexico Community Foundation and Chair of the New Mexico Tech Board of Regents. She is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the Daniels Fund, which supports education and other programs in New Mexico and the West. The National Kidney Foundation, the YWCA, and the Albuquerque Arts Alliance have honored her for her achievements in public service. Recently, she was honored by the American Academy of Pediatrics as 2004's Child Health Advocate.

Diane has also served as chair of the New Mexico Commission on the Status of Women under Governor Toney Anaya and was appointed by then-Congressman Bill Richardson to serve on the National Advisory Board of the Small Business Administration.

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