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Scott McKain's business philosophy - "The purpose of any business is to profitably create experiences that are so compelling to customers and employees that their loyalty is assured." -- is the cornerstone for the keynote speeches and high content workshops that he presents.

Vice Chairman, Board of Directors, Obsidian Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: OTC: OBSD); Vice Chairman, Durham Capital Corporation; 1999 - current; Obsidian Capital, a publicly traded company -- and its sister corporation Durham Capital -- currently own several companies. These businesses range from luxury buses for some of the nation's top celebrities to trailers for auto racers; from a rubber company to financial services - and provides Scott the unique platform of being a business speaker who actually faces the challenges of management and operation of diverse businesses on a daily basis.

Board of Advisors, J2 Communications (NASDAQ: OTC: JTWO); Scott is part of a select group -- including "Comedy Central" star and former Presidential speechwriter Ben Stein -- that serve in a senior advisory capacity for the parent company of the world-famous "National Lampoon."

Chairman, McKain Performance Group since 1981; MPG is an association of companies committed to providing exciting educational presentations that stimulate professional and personal growth and enhance customer experiences.

Broadcast Journalist and Television Commentator 1983-1998; for eight years two million people watched Scott each week on eighty television stations in U.S., Canada and Australia. He has also been a news anchor for a CBS-TV affiliate in one of the nation's twenty-five largest markets.

Member of Speakers Roundtable; A select group of just twenty top professional business speakers considered to be among the best in the world.

Former University Development Executive; Director of Public Affairs and Annual Fund, Franklin College; contributions to fund doubled in just one year.

Author of four books, plus several audio and video programs; including ALL Business is Show Business, Just Say Yes! A Step Up to Success, and a contributing author to the popular Only the Best! book series on the topics of customer service, leadership and success.

Council of Peers Award of Excellence (CPAE) by the National Speakers Association. Considered the "Oscar" of the speaking industry, this award has been presented to about one hundred speakers, including Ronald Reagan, Colin Powell, Zig Ziglar and Dr. Kenneth Blanchard.

Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) by the National Speakers Association. This is the highest earned designation in professional speaking and recognizes a commitment to ongoing education, proven speaking experience and ethical behavior.

Who's Who Among America's Emerging Leaders

Who's Who in the Midwest

U.S. Jaycees "Outstanding Young Men in America"

Selected by Arnold Schwarzenegger to be the emcee and speaker for the "Great American Workout" held on the White House lawn. In the celebrity-filled audience for Scott's presentation were President Bush, Colin Powell, Pat Riley, Willard Scott, Dana Carvey, Lee Trevino, Dr. Ruth Westheimer...as well as a national audience on NBC's "Today" show, CNN and C-Span. Scott has continued to appear on the platform numerous times with Mr. Schwarzenegger.

Subject of nationally televised program, "Just Say Yes! A Step Up to Success," hosted by Baseball Hall of Fame member, Jim Palmer.

Actor in internationally acclaimed movie, "Stroszek." Scott's performance was named by the Boston Globe as the "most memorable moment in all of film" for the year.

Other Service; Scott has served on the Board of Directors of the National Safety Council, the Alumni Council for Franklin College, as Chairperson of "Hoosier Horizons"--the official Bicentennial project of the State of Indiana and on the Governor's Advisory Council for Vocational Education.

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