Mike Huckabee Keynote Speaker

Mike Huckabee, the distinguished host of “Huckabee” on TBN and a regular face on Fox News and Newsmax, stands out as a prominent figure in American politics and media. A New York Times best-selling author of several enlightening books and co-founder of the Kids Guide to Fighting Socialism, Huckabee’s prowess as a speaker is sought after by corporate, civic, and non-profit groups worldwide. His public speaking topics span from politics to personal development and beyond.

From 1996 to 2007, Huckabee honorably served as the 44th Governor of Arkansas, marking one of the longest gubernatorial tenures in the state’s rich history. His time in office is characterized by groundbreaking tax cuts, remarkable job creation, and an overhaul of Arkansas’s road system. Moreover, his groundbreaking K-16 education reforms and health initiatives, prioritizing prevention, have become models for other states. His leadership also saw an unprecedented crusade against entrenched corruption, resulting in the indictment and conviction of several high-profile state officials.

On the national front, Huckabee made notable presidential runs in 2008 and 2016, finishing second in the Republican primary in the former. Another historical feather in his cap is being the father of Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the current Governor of Arkansas. This father-daughter gubernatorial legacy is a first in American history.

With over four decades of deep connection to Israel, Huckabee has been leading groups to the Bible Lands since 1981 through Blue Diamond Travel, fostering a unique understanding of the region.

Among his accolades, Huckabee was recognized as one of the “Public Officials of the Year” in 2005 by Governing Magazine and listed among the top five governors by Time Magazine. His leadership roles include chairing the National Governors Association, the Education Commission of the States, the Southern Governors Association, and the Interstate Oil and Gas Commission. An ardent supporter of arts in education, Huckabee is also known for his fundraising efforts to provide musical instruments for underprivileged children.

Huckabee’s passion for music has seen him play alongside legends like Willie Nelson, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Toby Keith. He’s the proud owner of radio stations in Arkansas and Missouri and showcases his musical prowess as a bass player in his rock band “Capitol Offense” and his church praise band.An outdoor enthusiast, Huckabee’s love for hunting and fishing earned him a spot among the “25 Most Influential People” for Conservation by Outdoor Life Magazine, and he was crowned “Man of the Year” by the American Sportfishing Association in 1997.