Dr. Gene Stanaland has been called the "Will Rogers of Economics." He has the uncanny ability to take complex subjects and make them understandable and entertaining. Through his wit and style he makes the "dreary science" exciting, leaving audiences laughing and informed. He focuses on economic trends and their practical implications for future business activity. Dr. Stanaland has served in a variety of distinguished corporate, academic and government positions. For twenty years, he was the member of the Economics Department at Auburn University in Alabama, and he was the head of the department for the last eight of those years. After serving as the Chairman of the Board, for Computer Maintenance Professionals, he resigned to become the head of GSE, Inc. a nationally recognized economics and management consulting firm. In addition, he has far reaching business interests and serves on the board of directors of prominent banks and corporations. In demand as a public speaker, Dr. Stanaland has a list of clients that reads like a "who's who" in business. Eminently qualified to speak on the economy, Dr. Stanaland does so with a unique twist of humor and authority. Titles The Current Economy -- How We Got Here, Where We Are Going Topics Financial, Celebrity, Politics/Patriotism, Future, Business Click topic above to see more speakers on that topic Speaker's Asking Fee Range $5,000 - $7,499 Click on fee range to see more speakers. This is the starting keynote fee range - other programs may be higher. State AL Click on state above to see more speakers from that state. Fees The fee range quoted means the speaker's fee starts somewhere within that range. Note that speaker's fees are subject to change and some speakers may have special fee quotes.