In a time when our nation and world are seeking solace from economic tumult, earthquakes, climate change in the polar regions of our planet, life changing events, that frighten even the most hearty of souls, Lt. Col. Rob Waldman ‘Waldo’ will be appearing on the Sampson Community College campus in the Robert W. Warren Building on Thursday, Jan. 28 as the SCC Foundation celebrates its hometown heroes for their loyal support of Sampson Community College and the students and community it serves. The reception will be held at 6:30 p.m. and the dinner will follow at 7 p.m.

Rob ‘Waldo’ Waldman, The Wingman, is a professional leadership speaker and author of the N.Y. Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller “Never Fly Solo”. He teaches organizations how to build trusting, revenue producing relationships with their employees, partners, and customers while sharing his experiences as a combat decorated fighter pilot and businessman.

Waldo believes that the key to building a culture of trust lies with your wingman — the men and women in your life who help you to overcome obstacles, adapt to change, and achieve success in business and life, you should never fly solo. The solution to winning when the heat is on lies in the ability of every wingman in your organization, regardless of their role, to support the team and be 100 percent committed to the mission.

The Foundation’s audience and donors will connect with Waldo not only because of his extensive business background, but also because he truly speaks from the heart and has an infectious passion for helping people. He makes a striking parallel that is memorable, exciting, and brings fighter pilot energy into each engagement. Waldo’s captivating personal stories combined with dramatic jet fighter video footage and inspirational music will encourage you to prepare diligently for every mission, face challenges with courage, build more meaningful relationships, and maximize your potential both in business and in life.

Waldo is a graduate of the U. S. Air Force Academy and also holds an MBA with a focus on Organizational Behavior. A Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), his clients include Hewlett Packard, New York Life, Nokia, Home Depot, Aflac, and Johnson & Johnson. Ranked one of the Top 40 under 40 Business Leaders in Georgia, he’s been featured on Fox News, CNN, Investor’s Business Daily, The Atlanta Journal Constitution, and Business Week online.

Sampson Community College and the SCC Foundation, Inc. are proud to have Lt. Col. Waldman on the college campus as the SCC Foundation’s celebrity hero speaker, saluting the college’s many benefactors and supporters.

Reservations must be confirmed by Jan. 22.

For more information, contact the SCC Foundation, Inc., Ann Glover or Beverly Stanley at Sampson Community College, 592-8081, ext. 2042 and 2043.