A Keynote Speaker for York, Nebraska.
Keynotes, breakouts, and leadership workshops for the state associations, employers, and ag groups that meet at the Holthus Convention Center.
York sits right on I-80 between Lincoln and Grand Island, which is why so many statewide groups choose it as the place everyone can reach. Chris Sund is a bestselling author and keynote speaker who lives in Fremont, under two hours away, so getting him to the Holthus Convention Center is a simple drive with no airfare.
Statewide groups meet in York because it is fair to everyone. The session should be worth the drive for everyone, too.
Rooms on his calendar close to home.
Recent and upcoming sessions across Nebraska and the region, for the same kinds of statewide audiences that fill the ballroom in York.
emPower Breakfast Lincoln
The featured talk at the October breakfast at the Talon Room in downtown Lincoln, on handling objections with the LAARC method.
Nebraska Cooperative Extension Association
The You Are Capable of More leadership workshop for University of Nebraska Extension faculty and staff at their statewide conference.
MICA Fall Business Meetings
Closing the Midwest Insulation Contractors Association program with Take Back Your Time with AI, a live working session. Every attendee went home with a copy of the book.
Iowa Health Care Association
Two sessions at one statewide convention for long-term and post-acute care leaders from across Iowa: The Power of Small Moments keynote and the You Are Capable of More: Leadership workshop.
DisruptHR Kansas City 6.0
Your Best Hire Already Works for You, five minutes and twenty slides for Kansas City’s HR community.
The middle of the state, on purpose.
For a statewide association, York solves a real problem. It is about an hour and forty minutes west of Omaha on I-80 and closer still to Lincoln, Grand Island, Kearney, and Hastings, so members from both ends of the state can drive in for the day.
The Holthus Convention Center, opened in 2014 just off the I-80 and Highway 81 interchange, gives the city a facility most towns its size do not have: about 40,000 square feet of event space, eleven ballrooms and meeting rooms, and a Grand Ballroom with a built-in stage. Around seven hundred hotel rooms sit within five blocks. York General Hospital, York Public Schools, and York College are among the institutions that anchor the town.
Holthus Convention Center
About 40,000 square feet with eleven ballrooms and meeting rooms. The Grand Ballroom has a built-in stage, divides into five rooms, and the center seats up to 1,500 meeting style or 800 at a banquet.
Lodging Nearby
Roughly 700 hotel rooms within five blocks of the convention center, so overnight attendees can walk or take a short drive.
See the full media hub →A name your members may already know.
Chris has talked about You Are Capable of More on WOWT 6 News in Omaha, Iowa Live on Local 5 in Des Moines, and My KC Live on KCTV5 in Kansas City, and he writes for Forbes and Inc. For a statewide audience, a familiar face from Nebraska television makes it a little easier to fill the room.
Five things a York convention gets from him.
Planning a statewide convention is a lot of work, and the speaker should make it easier rather than harder.
- An easy drive, not a trip. Chris lives in Fremont, under two hours from York. He can drive in that morning or the night before, with no flights or connections to work around.
- More than one session at the same convention. Many conventions pair a general session keynote with a breakout or a half-day leadership workshop for managers. He did exactly that for the Iowa Health Care Association, and a full-day workshop is available too.
- Content your members can use on Monday. Every program runs the ten principles of You Are Capable of More, with practical tools for leading people, keeping good employees, and growing sales.
- Someone who builds businesses today. As President and COO of Uniti Med and GQR Healthcare and COO of Nebula, he helped grow Uniti Med 10x in revenue in two years. He talks about leadership from inside it, not from a distance.
- A book for every attendee if you want one. Signed copies of the Amazon bestseller and Paris Book Festival winner make a natural welcome gift or sponsor giveaway, and the free toolkit keeps the conversation going after everyone heads home.
On speaking at statewide conventions
Built for the groups that gather here.
Each program below has its own page with formats and answers to the questions your committee will ask.
State Associations
Annual conventions, general sessions, and leadership tracks for statewide associations that meet in the middle of Nebraska.
HR & SHRM Conferences
State and chapter HR conferences on hiring, retention, and leading people well.
Healthcare
Hospital, long-term care, and healthcare association meetings, where Chris also leads companies that serve the field.
Banks & Credit Unions
Bankers association meetings, leadership retreats, and branch manager programs.
Agriculture & Cooperatives
Commodity groups, cooperative annual meetings, and rural business conferences.
Utilities & Electric Co-ops
Statewide co-op meetings, public power manager programs, and member events.
Cities, Counties & Schools
Municipal league, county, school, and college leadership events.
Company Meetings & Kickoffs
Leadership offsites and company kickoffs that bring teams from across the state together.
Manufacturing
Plant leadership days and supervisor training for Nebraska manufacturers.
More Nebraska pages.
If your convention rotates between York and other Nebraska cities, or you are comparing host cities, these pages cover the rest of it.
Also serving Seward, Aurora, Geneva, Central City, and the towns along I-80. If your community is not named here, the answer is still yes.
Four movements. Ten principles.
Every session runs the same architecture as the bestselling book, which is what lets a chamber luncheon, a school assembly, and a company all-hands build on each other across a community.
The Foundation
Ownership and time. What is still inside your control in a year mostly spent reacting.
The Breakthrough
The comfort ceiling and the inner voice. The section every room goes quiet for.
The Standard
Truth over praise, and the hidden gear. Who in your life will actually tell you the truth.
The Purpose
Finishing, and leaving people better. The close, and the one people bring up afterward.
A book your people take home.
An Amazon bestseller and the How-To category winner at the 2026 Paris Book Festival. Sponsors often underwrite copies, which turns a giveaway into something attendees actually keep.
You Are Capable of More: A No-Excuses Guide to Becoming Your Best Self. An Amazon bestseller from Game Changer Publishing, with a foreword by Ben Newman, and the winner of the How-To category at the 2026 Paris Book Festival.
Ten chapters across four movements. The free companion toolkit includes a discussion guide, a self-assessment, and a thirty day challenge, none of it gated behind an email address. Associations use it for welcome bags, sponsor giveaways, and leadership book studies after the convention.
The feedback speaks for itself.
At our Leadership Exchange workshop, Chris was able to energize the room, spark conversations, and encourage connections throughout the event. Attendees spoke of how impactful their conversations were, reinforcing just how powerful these moments of connection can be. We are incredibly grateful for Chris and the lasting impact he is making on our community’s future leaders.
Chris Sund’s speaking engagements are truly powerful. His engaging style draws the audience into the conversation, creating a relaxed atmosphere that encourages learning and reflection. You leave not only inspired but equipped with practical leadership insights you’re eager to implement. Chris is a thoughtful, intentional leader who uses his influence to positively impact everyone he encounters.
Chris was an outstanding speaker and a highlight of our 2025 Patient Experience Recognition Dinner. He took the time to deeply understand our organization, our culture, and our specific goals — and thoughtfully personalized his presentation. His message resonated across all roles. Our staff genuinely loved his delivery. We could not recommend him highly enough.
Chris’s Leadership Experience session was one of the highlights of the CSP Conference. His ability to blend real-world experience with authentic storytelling made it relatable and impactful. He was approachable, genuine, and generous with his time. I left inspired, energized, and equipped with insights I continue to reflect on.
Chris consistently brings a wealth of knowledge, insight, and practical advice to every presentation. At our NAHCR Conference he led two impactful sessions, acknowledged the real challenges we face, and shared valuable strategies. His deep understanding of our audience and commitment to the profession elevate the value he brings to every engagement.
At our Leadership Exchange workshop, Chris was able to energize the room, spark conversations, and encourage connections throughout the event. Attendees spoke of how impactful their conversations were, reinforcing just how powerful these moments of connection can be. We are incredibly grateful for Chris and the lasting impact he is making on our community’s future leaders.
Chris Sund’s speaking engagements are truly powerful. His engaging style draws the audience into the conversation, creating a relaxed atmosphere that encourages learning and reflection. You leave not only inspired but equipped with practical leadership insights you’re eager to implement. Chris is a thoughtful, intentional leader who uses his influence to positively impact everyone he encounters.
Chris was an outstanding speaker and a highlight of our 2025 Patient Experience Recognition Dinner. He took the time to deeply understand our organization, our culture, and our specific goals — and thoughtfully personalized his presentation. His message resonated across all roles. Our staff genuinely loved his delivery. We could not recommend him highly enough.
Chris’s Leadership Experience session was one of the highlights of the CSP Conference. His ability to blend real-world experience with authentic storytelling made it relatable and impactful. He was approachable, genuine, and generous with his time. I left inspired, energized, and equipped with insights I continue to reflect on.
Chris consistently brings a wealth of knowledge, insight, and practical advice to every presentation. At our NAHCR Conference he led two impactful sessions, acknowledged the real challenges we face, and shared valuable strategies. His deep understanding of our audience and commitment to the profession elevate the value he brings to every engagement.
Fremont-based. A short drive to York.
Chris Sund is a keynote speaker and the bestselling, award-winning author of You Are Capable of More, an Amazon Bestseller and the winner of the How-To category at the 2026 Paris Book Festival.
He builds and scales businesses for a living. He is President and COO of Uniti Med and GQR Healthcare and COO of Nebula, and he helped grow Uniti Med 10x in revenue in two years, earning the number three ranking on the Inc. Regionals list of the fastest-growing companies in the Midwest. The organization has earned Fortune Best Workplaces honors and Best Places to Work recognition across multiple programs.
He writes for Forbes and Inc. and serves as Vice President of the NATHO Board of Directors. He lives in Fremont, Nebraska, and speaks for associations and companies across the state, the Midwest, and nationwide.
Details your committee will ask for.
York planners ask these.
How far is York from Chris?
Does Chris speak at the Holthus Convention Center?
Can Chris do a keynote and a breakout at the same convention?
What kinds of groups book Chris for York events?
How do we check availability?
What he speaks about.
Every program runs the ten principles of You Are Capable of More, built for the specific room.
You Are Capable of More
The flagship keynote behind the book.
LeadershipLeadership Keynote
Leadership as the multiplier.
SalesSales Keynote
For sales meetings, kickoffs, and award trips.
RetentionEmployee Retention Speaker
Why people leave, and what actually keeps them.
CultureCulture Keynote
Build a workplace people never want to leave.
AIAI Keynote & Working Session
Take Back Your Time with AI, live and hands-on.
NebraskaNebraska Keynote Speaker
The whole state, city by city.
AgricultureAgriculture Keynote Speaker
Co-ops, commodity groups, and rural business.
NationwideAll Locations
Every state and international.
Bring Chris to York.
Send your dates, the venue, and what your people are working on. You will get availability and a plan back within one business day.