(July 31, 2024) – Speaker: KC Wolf, Dan Meers
Dan Meers, "KC Wolf"
Courageous Leadership – Living a Life of Influence
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 6
On Nov. 23, 2013, Dan Meers, "KC Wolf" came within inches of losing his life while practicing a bungee jump and zip line stunt at Arrowhead Stadium… home of the Kansas City Chiefs. What Dan anticipated to be the thrill of a lifetime ended up being the spill of a lifetime. The stunt went terribly wrong and Dan plummeted 75 feet before crashing into the stadium seats. Miraculously, Dan survived. He spent nine days in the hospital and got some really big scars. Dan smiles when he says, "Scars are just tattoos that come with a cool story." During this powerful presentation, Dan shares his incredible story and the important lessons that he learned during his long road to recovery about leadership and life.
Dan Meers is more than just a man in a suit – he's a mascot, motivational speaker, author and devoted family man. Starting his career as Truman Tiger at the University of Missouri, Dan quickly rose to become one of the nation's top college mascots. Graduating with honors, he transitioned to become Fredbird for the St. Louis Cardinals before ultimately donning the costume of KC Wolf, the beloved mascot of the Kansas City Chiefs. Beyond entertaining crowds, Dan is a sought-after speaker known for his humor and inspiration. He resides in Kansas City, MO, with his wife and three children.
--Hayley Finch-Genschorck