Stevie Ray has been a corporate speaker and trainer across the country for nearly 30 years. He is the co-founder and Executive Director of Stevie Ray's Improv Company in Minneapolis. Stevie is a nationally syndicated columnist for The Business Journal newspapers; and is the author of ten books. His books have been read by nearly every member of his family. In addition to his work in the corporate world, Stevie is a professional entertainer and has performed with such stars as Paula Poundstone and Weird Al Yankovik. He is also a bee-keeper, volunteers recording books on tape for the blind, has studied seven martial arts and holds black belts in four of them. He lives in Minneapolis with his wife and stepdaughter.