Traverse City keynote speaker for conferences, corporate and healthcare events.
Chris Sund is a keynote speaker, bestselling, award-winning author of You Are Capable of More and a sitting executive: President and COO of Uniti Med and GQR Healthcare and COO of Nebula. He speaks for associations, health systems and employers, and for the regional conferences that fill Traverse City’s event center.
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Proven with audiences across the region.
Traverse City draws regional conferences to the Grand Traverse Resort, alongside the health systems and employers based in the area. Chris speaks to association members, healthcare leaders and company teams across the Midwest.
ACHE Wisconsin Chapter
Moderated the “Managing for Morale” panel for healthcare executives.
Rancho Mirage · June 2026California Staffing Professionals
The Leadership Exchange at a resort conference.
Milwaukee · July 2026NAHCR 2026 Annual Conference
The Spark Advantage for healthcare recruitment leaders from across the country.
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 attending Chris’s sessions. Whether adapting to last-minute changes or tailoring content to diverse audiences, Chris consistently delivers with professionalism and humility. What sets Chris apart is his genuine passion for the healthcare industry — it’s clear he cares deeply about uplifting the entire profession.”
Who books keynote speakers in Traverse City.
Traverse City combines regional health systems, major employers and a busy event center.
- Health systems including Munson Healthcare, for leadership days, nurse recognition and all-staff meetings
- Employers including tourism, healthcare and the employers of northern Michigan
- State and regional associations that hold conferences in Traverse City
- Chambers of commerce, civic clubs and young professionals groups
Traverse City venues.
- The Grand Traverse Resort and Spa for statewide conferences
- Bayfront hotels for association and company meetings
- Lake and vineyard venues on the Leelanau and Old Mission peninsulas for retreats
- The wider region, with Grand Rapids and Lansing for groups that rotate
Traverse City events Chris speaks at.
Association Conferences
General sessions and breakouts for state and national associations, the format Chris works in most often.
Health System Events
Leadership days, nurse recognition and all-staff meetings.
Corporate Meetings
Kickoffs, all-hands and leadership summits.
Retention and Frontline Leadership
Manager development for teams that cannot afford to keep rehiring.
Retreats and Destination Events
One business session for a resort agenda.
Long-Term and Senior Care
Skilled nursing and assisted living conferences and in-service days.
Keynote and workshop topics for your Traverse City event.
Every session is a keynote, half-day or full-day workshop, customized for the audience and what you are actually trying to change.
See what conference organizers and HR leaders have said after booking Chris.
Booking a keynote speaker in Traverse City
Does Chris travel to Traverse City?
Can attendees go home with the book?
Can Chris speak at a regional conference in the event center?
Bring Chris to your Traverse City event.
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info@chrissund.com · 402-212-5771 · Grand Rapids · Lansing · All locations