Doug Sterbenz

Leadership & Safety Speaker, Coach, Co-Author of "Must Be Present To Win"

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Doug Sterbenz Biography

Doug Sterbenz is the recently retired Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Westar Energy. Now Sterbenz takes his safety and leadership experiences and helps organizations reach their goals.

Sterbenz never imagined himself as a speaker, but has a passion for sharing the lessons he has learned along the way. He has stories to tell because he has lived them, and he has a proven track record of leading people to achieve success. He is often called to speak on safety and leadership, and he has a message that will personally inspire and challenge any audience.

Sterbenz has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Kansas State University, holds a Professional Engineering license, and has a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Texas at Tyler.

Sterbenz has serious credibility on the topic of safety from the shop floor to the executive suite. Having worked as a shift supervisor in a power plant to launching his company’s power marketing business and going on to lead the operating activities for the largest electric provider in Kansas.

Sterbenz’s previous company earned the honor of being one of America’s Safest Companies and Sterbenz was selected as one of 50 people who most influenced Safety in America.

He is called often to speak on safety and leadership – and he has a message that will challenge all of us personally.

Doug Sterbenz Videos

  • 2018 K-State Engineering Hall of Fame | Doug Sterbenz
    2018 K-State Engineering Hall of Fame | Doug Sterbenz
  • Doug Sterbenz - Highlights of Leadership Keynote
    Doug Sterbenz - Highlights Leadership Keynote: Learn about Leaders Must be Present to Win
  • Keynote Speaker Doug Sterbenz on Safety
    Doug Sterbenz speaks to his audience about safety. "All accidents and injuries on the job site are preventable. You just need committed leaders at...

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Doug Sterbenz is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Doug Sterbenz for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Doug Sterbenz generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Mike Abrashoff, Lee Shelby, Mark DeVolder, Candace Carnahan and Kina Hart. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Doug Sterbenz for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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