Kevin Thompson, Inspired Communications CEO, Named President-Elect National Speakers Association

Sept. 7, 2012 - PRLog -- Kevin Thompson, MPA, DTM, an author and eight time award winning professional speaker, was recently named 2012-2013 President-Elect of the National Speakers Association, New Jersey Chapter (NSANJ).  

Kevin Thompson, MPA, DTM, is founder and CEO Inspired Communications, LLC ― (http://www.InspiredCommunicationsLLC.com), a leading provider of human resources staff training and leadership development, providing exponential customer service to business, organizations and associations. He is an acknowledged expert in human behavior, process improvement and customer service. Thompson is certified as a Six Sigma Black Belt in Process Improvement with a Masters in Public Administration and leverages more than 25 years of experience in leadership and management.

"As the President Elect and Director of Membership I am focused on the success of our current members and candidates.  Helping others grow their speaking businesses, developing candidates achievements into full membership in National Speaker Association (NSA) as well as building chapter membership are my major goals", said Thompson.   Kevin continued by stating, "To make this goal a reality I provided a 5 hour mastermind workshop to our chapter candidates at no cost to help them build their businesses. The day which included interactive networking, strategies, resources and a professional photographer was valued between $300 and $500 by attendees.  I aspire to follow in the footsteps of NSA founder Cavett Robert, sharing, guiding and inspiring others but especially speakers, which is the spirit of NSA."

At the close of June 2012 meeting, Eileen Strong, began a one-year term as NSANJ President. Strong, Eileen Strong's nationally recognized speech is called "C.H.A.N.G.E.S."  Discover how to "change" with ease with this riveting keynote speech! Powerful results with Strong Incentives are always achieved with Eileen Strong. She is a "power of the mind" expert. Eileen is one of the few women in the country triple trained in Clinical hypnosis; Forensic C.S.I. hypnosis and Stage/Entertainment hypnosis. Strong is an adjunct professor of Advertising & Marketing at Kean University.

The former president, Tommy Hilcken, is now serving a one-year term as Treasurer of the NSANJ Board of Directors. Hilcken, former Toastmaster’s District humorous speech contest winner, is the Tommy Hilcken is a world class Motivational Humorist... delivering the funniest keynote speeches with proven business messages.

Here are the full election results, with all terms starting at the end of the 2012 Annual Meeting:

•   President:    Eileen Strong, Strong Incentives
•   Past President:    Tommy Hilcken, Motivational Teacher
•   President Elect:    Kevin Thompson, Inspired Communications LLC
•   Treasurer:    Tommy Hilcken, Motivational Teacher
•   Secretary:    Lorette Pruden, Ph.D, Inventive Strategies
•   Director Membership:    Kevin Thompson, Inspired Communications LLC
•   Director of Relationship - Affiliate & Charter Members:  Michael Schatzki, MPA,  CSP, Negotiation Dynamics
•   Chair of Community Development: Greg Williams, GW Enterprises, Inc.

About Inspired Communications:

Our Mission:
Transforming your business to a level of excellence that your customers deserve through leadership development, training and process improvement.

*  We promote win-win solutions through effective communications
*  We provide innovative solutions in flexible ways to meet your needs
*  We use multiple strategies, tools, research and analyze your specific issues to provide a solution customized to meet your needs.

About NSA-NJ:

NSA-NJ is the New Jersey Chapter of the National Speakers Association (NSA). The chapter was formed in 2005. Membership is open to anyone who is already a member of NSA. However, everyone is welcome to participate in our meetings and events.

Mission:
NSA-NJ is dedicated to advancing the art and value of experts who speak professionally by:
•   Enhancing platform excellence
•   Facilitating business development opportunities
•   Fostering community
•   Increasing NSA's brand identify

About NSA:

The National Speakers Association (NSA) is the leading organization for those who speak professionally. NSA's thousands of members include experts in a variety of industries and disciplines, who reach audiences as trainers, educators, humorists, motivators, consultants, authors and more. Since 1973, NSA has provided resources and education designed to advance the skills, integrity and value of its members and speaking profession. Visit NSA's Web site at http://www.nsaspeaker.org.