Keynote Speaker in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids keynote speaker for health systems, manufacturers and West Michigan events.

Chris Sund is a keynote speaker, bestselling author of You Are Capable of More, Maxwell Leadership Certified coach, and a sitting executive: President and COO of Uniti Med and GQR Healthcare and COO of Nebula. He speaks for health systems, manufacturers, family-owned companies and associations, on leadership, culture, retention and sales.

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Proven with Midwest healthcare and trades audiences.

Grand Rapids pairs one of the Midwest’s largest health systems with a deep base of manufacturing and family-owned companies. Chris speaks to both: healthcare leaders keeping good people, and owners and supervisors running crews.

Milwaukee · July 2026

NAHCR 2026 Annual Conference

The Spark Advantage for healthcare recruitment leaders from across the country.

Wisconsin · Sept 2026

ACHE Wisconsin Chapter

Moderated the “Managing for Morale” panel for healthcare executives.

Omaha · Oct 2026

MICA Fall Business Meetings

Take Back Your Time with AI for insulation contractors.

Operator, Not Consultant

Still running national healthcare staffing companies and making the hiring, sales and retention calls he speaks about.

“I always have takeaways to put into action after Chris’ sessions. He cares deeply about uplifting the entire profession.”

Melissa Wheeler, Community Health Network
Grand Rapids Organizations

Who books keynote speakers in Grand Rapids.

West Michigan is known for family-owned companies that stay headquartered at home, a large medical mile, office furniture and consumer goods manufacturing, and a busy convention calendar.

  • Health systems including Corewell Health and Trinity Health Grand Rapids, for leadership days and recognition events
  • Manufacturers and family-owned companies across Grand Rapids, Holland, Zeeland and Ada, including office furniture, food and consumer products
  • Retail and distribution headquarters in and around the city
  • Michigan associations that hold conferences at DeVos Place
  • Grand Valley State University and the colleges of West Michigan
Where He Speaks

Grand Rapids and West Michigan venues.

  • DeVos Place and the downtown convention hotels for association conferences
  • Corporate campuses across Kent and Ottawa counties for kickoffs and all-hands
  • The medical mile for health system leadership sessions
  • The wider state, with Detroit and Lansing for groups that rotate
Event Types

Grand Rapids events Chris speaks at.

Health System Events

Leadership days, nurse recognition and all-staff meetings.

Manufacturing

Plant leadership, safety culture and supervisor development.

Family Businesses

Owner and next-generation leadership in family companies.

Association Conferences

General sessions and breakouts for state and national associations, the format Chris works in most often.

Corporate Meetings

Kickoffs, all-hands and leadership summits.

Retention and Frontline Leadership

Manager development for teams that cannot afford to keep rehiring.

Programs

Keynote and workshop topics for your Grand Rapids event.

Every session is a keynote, half-day or full-day workshop, customized for the audience and what you are actually trying to change.

You Are Capable of MoreThe Power of Small MomentsThe Spark AdvantageThe Leadership ExchangePeople Quit People, Not CompaniesHow to Handle ObjectionsTake Back Your Time with AI

See what conference organizers and HR leaders have said after booking Chris.

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Questions

Booking a keynote speaker in Grand Rapids

Does Chris travel to Grand Rapids?
Yes. Chris is based in Fremont, Nebraska and flies into Gerald R. Ford International. He arrives the day before the session so a travel delay never reaches your stage.
What does a Grand Rapids keynote cost?
Fees depend on format, travel, session length, and whether the booking includes a workshop or book copies. Each event is quoted directly with travel shown as its own line, usually within one business day.
Can attendees go home with the book?
Yes. Signed copies of You Are Capable of More can ship ahead with your event materials, and a signing fits easily after the session. See bulk book orders.
Does Chris speak to family-owned companies?
Yes. Family businesses are a core West Michigan audience, and Chris speaks to owners, next-generation leaders and the managers who carry the culture. See family business speaking.
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info@chrissund.com · 402-212-5771 · Michigan speaking · Detroit · All locations