Dr. Ron Patton

For More Information Call: 877-234-6086

As a trained historian and with over three and a half decades on the platform as a Presbyterian preacher, Dr. Ron Patton brings significant historic characters to life in the 21^st Century.  Weaving real stories into his keynote presentations, he lays historic foundations, inspires audiences to positive action and entertains audiences in the areas of  patriotism, acceptance of diversity and high ethics.

Dr. Ron Patton holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Cincinnati, McCormick Theological Seminary and San Francisco Theological Seminary.  In addition to his over 37 years in the pulpit and on the platform, he has been a member of an Adjunct College Faculty teaching Public Speaking.  Dr. Patton has also been a writer, producer and performer in community theatre and television and a professional radio announcer and engineer.

Dr. Ron Patton’s community service includes fine and performing arts organizations and boards of educational and service organizations.

Dr. Patton is a Professional Member of National Speakers Association and has served as President of the Kansas City Chapter.

Areas of Expertise:

• Entertainment

• Government and Politics

• Diversity

• Education

Target Audience:

• Secondary Schools

• Colleges

• Corporations seeking to set the highest of standards

Three reasons to hire Dr. Ron Patton for your next event:

Inspiring –

Ron Patton has been inspiring audiences for over 37 years to achieve far more than they ever imagined possible.

Authentic –

From the tri-corn hat of the Rev. Dr. John Witherspoon to the stories of slave escapes from the pre-Civil War South, Ron Patton is historically accurate in his re-enactment of various characters.

Memorable –

Audiences easily visualize Ron Patton’s characters’ stories and make them a part of their “long-term” memories.

Fee Range:

• Keynotes: $1250-$1500 plus expenses

• Half day appearances plus keynote: Add $200

• Full day appearances plus keynote: Add $300

• 15% discount for Kansas City area appearances

Programs Titles:

Merlin – 600 A.D. – “Corporate Ethics is not magic!”

• King Arthur did not pull the sword Excalibur from the stone because of Merlin’s magic.

• King Arthur did not defeat his enemies because Merlin’s magic conjured up a fog to hide his armies’ advances.

• Merlin did not create magical potions that caused the people to respect and honor the Knights of King Arthur’s Round Table.

• It was the code of the Knights that made the difference and it is the same code that can set high corporate standards in the 21^st Century.

• Merlin has traveled over 1400 years to share the “magic” of King Arthur’s Court.  With 21^st Century “Magic,” Merlin challenges audiences to understand and live by the code of the Knights of the Round Table.

Col. Beauregard T. Justice – 1850 – “Follow the Drinking Gourd – Stories of the Underground Railroad”

For schools and adult organizations:

• Through true stories of mid-19^th Century America, Col. Justice teaches about how over 60,000 slaves were transported to freedom by men and women who risked their lives.

For churches:

• Col. Justice leads a worship service based on mid-19^th Century American worship traditions, including hymns and excerpts from the work of anti-slavery leader, the Rev. John Rankin, Pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Ripley, Ohio.

The Rev. Dr. John Witherspoon – 1776 – “With the Stroke of a Pen – Heroes and Patriots of the Declaration of Independence”

For schools and adult organizations:

• True or false?  All the signers lived rich and full lives after the signing of the Declaration of Independence?

• Who were the youngest and oldest signers of the Declaration?

• Why did Ben Franklin not write the Declaration?

• The Rev. Dr. John Witherspoon, President of the College of New Jersey and delegate to the Second Continental Congress has the answers to these questions.  He will share real stores from everyday Colonial America.  He was the only member of the clergy to sign the Declaration of Independence.

For churches:

• Leading an authentic Colonial worship experience, Dr. Witherspoon will preach his sermon of May 17, 1776.

Testimonials:

Merlin

You are correct.  Corporate ethics is not magic.  It’s hard work.  It is a lifestyle for the 21^st Century. – Retired C.E.O of a Fortune 500 corporation.

Col. Justice

Thank you so much.  Many students have said they thought you were the best speaker they heard during History Alive. Don’t be surprised if you get a call from us next year. – Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Dr. Witherspoon

Speaking with a heavy Scottish accent, the Rev. Witherspoon “took us” back to the Philadelphia of 1776.  He brought to memory the 56 brave men who signed the Declaration of Independence.  He told us of the fortitude of men like Cesare Rodney of Delaware. – Urban Rotary Club Newsletter

You are the best re-enactor we have in the organization.  “Founding of Freedom” is so fortunate to have you with us. – President of American History education organization.

For More Information Call: 877-234-6086