General Session Speakers Announced for 2025 Conference
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Date PostedMay 12, 2025
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CategoryConference
The three General Session speakers for the 2025 Joint Annual Conference will inspire attendees and share proven strategies to enhance district leadership. Former U.S. Marine combat helicopter pilot, Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour will headline the First General Session on Friday, November 21. Known throughout international circles as “The Coffee Bean,” Damon West will share his story of resilience during the Second General Session on Saturday morning. On Sunday, Clint Swindall will send attendees home with a message expounding the importance of leadership. Learn more about this year's General Session Speakers below, and on the IASB website.
Registration for the 2025 Joint Annual Conference will open on June 2.
The Joint Annual Conference will take place November 21-23 in Chicago, with pre-conference activities beginning on November 20. Follow along on the Conference webpage and IASB’s social media channels for the latest information on the 2025 event.
Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour
First General Session – Friday, November 21
Drawing on her trailblazing career as a U.S. Marine combat helicopter pilot, Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour unloads valuable lessons learned under the most stressful of circumstances – about leadership, teamwork, resilience, communication, execution, and building a culture of unshakable trust. Armour is America’s first Black female combat pilot; a former Marine and police officer, a business consultant and speaker, and the author of Zero to Breakthrough: The 7-Step, Battle-Tested Method for Accomplishing Goals that Matter.
Damon West
Second General Session – Saturday, November 22
Damon West says, "The power to change is inside you." West is an internationally known speaker, author, and former crime boss. He was a Division I quarterback when he suffered a career-ending injury and later became hooked on methamphetamines. During his incarceration, West had a spiritual awakening after a fateful discussion with a seasoned convict. He learned that he was capable of changing the environment around him, and West emerged from prison a changed man.
Clint Swindall
Third General Session – Sunday, November 23
Clint Swindall is an engagement specialist who helps people improve the way they lead themselves and those around them. Swindall is President/CEO of Verbalocity, Inc., a personal development company with a focus on leadership enhancement. He travels the world speaking, entertaining, and inspiring leadership development. Swindall is the author of three books on leadership and is founder and Chair of the First Chance Foundation, assisting abandoned, abused, and neglected children, and is Director Emeritus of the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo.
Registration for the 2025 Joint Annual Conference will open on June 2.
The Joint Annual Conference will take place November 21-23 in Chicago, with pre-conference activities beginning on November 20. Follow along on the Conference webpage and IASB’s social media channels for the latest information on the 2025 event.
Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour
First General Session – Friday, November 21
Drawing on her trailblazing career as a U.S. Marine combat helicopter pilot, Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour unloads valuable lessons learned under the most stressful of circumstances – about leadership, teamwork, resilience, communication, execution, and building a culture of unshakable trust. Armour is America’s first Black female combat pilot; a former Marine and police officer, a business consultant and speaker, and the author of Zero to Breakthrough: The 7-Step, Battle-Tested Method for Accomplishing Goals that Matter.
Damon West
Second General Session – Saturday, November 22
Damon West says, "The power to change is inside you." West is an internationally known speaker, author, and former crime boss. He was a Division I quarterback when he suffered a career-ending injury and later became hooked on methamphetamines. During his incarceration, West had a spiritual awakening after a fateful discussion with a seasoned convict. He learned that he was capable of changing the environment around him, and West emerged from prison a changed man.
Clint Swindall
Third General Session – Sunday, November 23
Clint Swindall is an engagement specialist who helps people improve the way they lead themselves and those around them. Swindall is President/CEO of Verbalocity, Inc., a personal development company with a focus on leadership enhancement. He travels the world speaking, entertaining, and inspiring leadership development. Swindall is the author of three books on leadership and is founder and Chair of the First Chance Foundation, assisting abandoned, abused, and neglected children, and is Director Emeritus of the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo.
