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Distinguished Speakers Series Archives
Since 2000, Cedarville’s Distinguished Speaker Series has connected business students with senior executives, entrepreneurs, public figures, and thought leaders who embody professional excellence and biblical leadership.
These guest speaker events enrich the classroom experience, spark meaningful conversations, and equip students to engage today’s business and societal challenges with a Christian worldview.
As a key component of the Robert W. Plaster School of Business, the series broadens students’ perspectives, introduces emerging trends, and supports faculty in addressing the critical issues and worldview questions future leaders will face.
2024–25
Distinguished Speaker Series - Peter Schweizer
Peter Schweizer is a New York Times bestselling author and is the president of the Government Accountability Institute as well as an alumnus and director of Young America’s Foundation. On April 2, 2024, he spoke on the topic "Pulling Back the Curtain: How Our Enemies Buy Influence to Create Chaos in America."
Distinguished Speaker Series - Dr. Arthur Laffer
Dr. Arthur Laffer is an economist and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient. He has also advised both Presidents Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump. On March 18, 2025, Dr. Laffer spoke on the topic "America's Economic Comeback: The Five Pillars of Prosperity."
Distinguished Speaker Series - Anne Bradley
Dr. Anne Bradley is the Vice President of Academic Affairs at The Fund for American Studies (TFAS), through which she teaches at George Mason University. She is also a professor of economics at The Institute of World Politics and an affiliate scholar at the Acton Institute. On September 26, 2024, Dr. Bradley spoke on Human Flourishing and Economic Freedom.
Dr. Samuel Gregg is the President and Friedrich Hayek Chair in Economics and Economic History at the American Institute for Economic Research. He has a D.Phil. in moral philosophy and political economy from Oxford University, and an M.A. in political philosophy from the University of Melbourne. He has written and spoken extensively on questions of political economy, economic history, monetary theory and policy, and natural law theory. He is the author of
seventeen books, Many of his books and over 700 articles and opinion pieces have been translated into a variety of languages. On September 11th, 2025, Dr. Gregg spoke on "The Great Trade Debate: Why Free Trade Matters."
2023–24
Distinguished Speaker Series - Justin Powell
Justin Powell, CEO of Huntington Billboards, spoke at our spring Distinguished Speaker series event. A native of Arcanum, Ohio, he built the business in partnership with his family and has a mission to take on the world by changing the way people think about advertising. This event was recorded on January 29, 2024.
Distinguished Speaker Event - Major General Burke E. “Ed” Wilson
Major General Burke E. “Ed” Wilson, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy, spoke at the fall 2023 Distinguished Speaker Series event.
2022–23
Distinguished Speaker Series - Matt Hollis
Cedarville graduate Matt Hollis, founder and CEO of Elytus, spoke at the Fall 2022 Distinguished Speaker Series. Presented by the Robert W. Plaster School of Business in partnership with the School of Engineering.
2019–20
Distinguished Speaker Series Event - John Rinehart
John Rinehart, founder of Gospel Patrons and author of the book by the same name, spoke at the first of two spring 2020 Distinguished Speaker Series events.
Business Analytics: Preparing for the Future
Business Analytics Panelists: Jon Greenwood, Executive VP with Huntington National Bank; Tim Flavin, Gloval Finance & Business Management Analyst with J.P. Morgan Chase; Paulo Diniz, OTC Operations Analyst with INTL FCStone; Tyler Jantzi '20, J.P Morgan Chase intern.
2018–19
Distinguished Speaker Series - Anthony Muñoz
Anthony Muñoz, member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Chairman of the Anthony Munoz Foundation, spoke at the spring 2019 Distinguished Speaker Series event.
Distinguished Speaker Series - Lori Thelen
Lori Thelen, Senior Vice President of The Marketing Arm, spoke at the fall 2018 Distinguished Speaker Series. This event was presented by the School of Business Administration in partnership with the Department of Communication.
2017–18
Distinguished Speaker Series - Eric Smith
Eric Smith, Regional CFO of Cincinnati Market for Mercy Health, spoke at the 2018 School of Business Administration Distinguished Speaker Series event.
Distinguished Speaker Series - Deborah Dishong
Deborah Dishong, VP of Financial Planning and Analysis at U.S. Silica, spoke at the 2017 School of Business Administration Distinguished Speaker Series event.
Past Distinguished Speakers
2016
Rex Brookings, Chick-fil-A Beavercreek, Owner
2015
Dwight Nordstrom, Chairman (former President) of PRI