Speaker Lineup
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Keynote Speaker: Sean Clifton, Master Sergeant (retired), US Army Special Forces (Green Beret)
Sean Clifton (US Army, Master Sergeant) retired from the Army in 2016, after 22 years of service; a balance of active duty service, as well as Army National Guard. Sean was a US Army Special Forces Green Beret, with specialties in Intelligence, Operations, and Communications. Sean has tours of combat in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other conflict zones, as well as tours of duty throughout Europe.
During his last tour of combat in Afghanistan in 2009, Sean was critically wounded while conducting a raid on a Taliban/Al-Qaeda compound. During the raid, Sean entered an enemy controlled compound and was shot multiple times by enemy fighters; suffering gunshot wounds to the left wrist, abdomen, and right leg. The medics kept him alive on the battlefield; enduring more than two years of surgery, recovery, and therapy. Sean’s medals include the Purple Heart Medal and Bronze Star Medal (with Valor), among other awards and medals.
Sean earned a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice (MSCJ – Homeland Security) from Tiffin University (Ohio). Sean’s experience also includes 5 years as an Analyst with the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) in Columbus, OH (Cincinnati Division). After retiring in 2016, Sean started his own consulting company in Dublin, OH; providing specialized consulting services to first responders, law enforcement, and military personnel worldwide.
Sean continues to serve his community and country as a volunteer and leader for several non-profit organizations (one of which he is a co-founder) to include:
- Purple Heart Racing Project (501c3): Co-founder and wounded warrior athlete. Sean is also the Team Captain of the Ohio Chapter of Purple Heart Racing; managing an Ohio team of 12 athletes as well as organizing multiple athletic and racing events in the sports of BMX, Mountain Bike, and Sports Car racing.
- Buckeye Purple Heart Foundation (501c3): Combat Wounded Veteran ambassador. Sean assists this foundation with social media engagements, event support, event planning, and fundraising ops.
Sean is also an active member of the City of Dublin Veterans Advisory Committee, whereas he works with other veterans in the community alongside Dublin City Council; raising awareness, promoting events, and providing support for veteran’s concerns in the community. Within his role on this committee, Sean was able to get the City of Dublin officially recognized as a “Purple Heart City” with city proclamation approval in July 2021.
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Sean lives in Dublin, Ohio with his wife (of 22 years) and their three sons (ages 17, 15, and 13).
Opening Session Speaker: Jason Peacock
Jason has been an independent insurance agent since 1998. He began his career in production with HRH (Willis). In 2002, he opened a branch office for Insurance Office of America (IOA) in Gainesville, GA. Starting with 1 employee and zero in revenue, he and his partners grew the Gainesville operation to 15 employees and over $4 million in annual revenue. In 2016 he sold his portion of the agency and joined McGriff Insurance Services as a partner in their Telecommunications Practice Group.
As a top performing agent, founding partner and agency manager, Jason has a unique perspective by being able to relate to those on the front lines of selling, as well as those involved with management and leadership.
Through his books, speaking engagements and live workshops, his passion is to “pay it forward” to the next generation of insurance professionals.
Jason and his wife Wendy spend their spare time hanging out with their 3 adult children and enjoying the freedom of being empty nesters!