About Fred Rugg: Fred Rugg is a nationally known and sought after speaker. He is an entrepreneur, author, seminar leader, CEO, keynote speaker, and business leader. Fred graduated from Brown University in 1967 and has lived and worked in most regions of the country. His unusual background in both business and education make him a unique commodity. Rugg’s advice and comments have appeared in such diverse publications as USA Today, Rolling Stone, College Bound, The Boston Globe, The Cleveland Plain Dealer, New Jersey Monthly, Rocky Mountain News, and BUSINESS WEEK - March 19, 2007. He worked his way through Ivy League Brown University. His real life examples inspire positive attitudes, teamwork, and values for every workplace. In 1980, he founded his own company, an educational marketing firm, which he still runs today. Rugg’s company is considered a standard in its field and a model for customer intimacy. His informal speaking style, insights, charisma, and humor have earned Fred speaking assignments all over the country. Rugg has been inspiring and challenging audiences for over 20 years. Fred draws his speaking material from his diverse background, which includes over 20 years as an educational leader, counselor, athletic coach, college basketball referee, insurance researcher, and retail sales counselor. Since Amazon.com started keeping track of the world’s top books and authors, Rugg has always had a book in the top 1% of sales. Rugg speaks to employees, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and students with understanding. His words and advice are empowering. For 20 years, Rugg has conducted monthly educational and motivational workshops across the USA, and is the only one in his field who always draws a crowd. He has taught business, mathematics, education, psychology, publishing, and entrepreneurship at four different colleges. Rugg is a member of the Rotary Club in his town, and still coaches and mentors young people in Fallbrook, California. He is the holder of advanced degrees in counseling and administration. He and his wife Barbara have been married for 40 years. The Ruggs have two daughters. He spent his early years in Taunton, Massachusetts, and now is based in San Diego County. OTHER SERVICES: Does your school need Fred Rugg to give his patented one hour evening talk to students and parents? Call 760-728-4558 for further information or to reserve a speaking engagement with Fred Rugg.