Here is just a partial list of some of the in-demand speakers available through Trinity Financial, Sports & Entertainment Management Company.

Click on the speaker's name to read about the speaker's background and expertise.

"FIREMAN" ED ANZALONE - Former Firefighter
GERRY COONEY - Boxing Legend
KEITH ELIAS - Former NY Giant, Indianapolis Colt
JAY FEELY - NFL premier kicker and TV Commentator
HARRY FLAHERTY - Former Philadelphia Eagle, Dallas Cowboy.
NICK FOTIU - Former NHL Tough Guy
PETER GRANDICH - "Wall Street Whiz Kid"
RON GRESCHNER - Former NY Ranger
BARRY HABIB - American Entrepreneur
REGGIE HODGES - Punter for Cleveland Browns
JIM HUNTER - Veteran Broadcaster
BO KIMBLE - Former NBA Guard
JOE KLECKO - Former NY Jet, All-Pro [more on Joe Klecko]
DAN KLECKO - Current Atlanta Falcon
"ANIMAL" (Joe Laurinaitis) - Tag-Team Wrestling Icon
RAY LUCAS - Former QB, WR and Special Teams for Patriots, Jets, Dolphins and Ravens
MARTY LYONS - Former NY Jets Defensive Lineman
RYAN NEILL - Played with Buffalo Bills, St. Louis Rams and San Diego Chargers
BURGESS OWENS - Super Bowl Champ
LEE ROUSON - Two-time Super Bowl NY Giant
DAVE SZOTT - 14-year NFL Starter, All-Pro
ANTHONY TELFORD - Former Baseball Oriole, Expo and Ranger
DAVID TYREE - Pro-Bowl legend with the greatest catch in Super Bowl history
FATHER BRENDAN WILLIAMS - Pastor, St. Veronica Parish


Commonly Requested Topics

• Maintaining a Positive Attitude in Today's Changing Marketplace
• God, Money & You:
  Confessions of a Wall Street Whiz Kid
• Customized speeches for your unique audience

PETER GRANDICH Download information about Peter. With no formal education or training, Peter Grandich entered Wall Street and within three years was appointed Vice President of Investment Strategy for a leading New York Stock Exchange member firm. He was the editor and publisher of four investment newsletters, and appeared on national TV and radio over 400 times. Labeled the “Wall Street Whiz Kid,” Grandich gained national notoriety by being among the very few who not only forecasted the 1987 stock market crash just weeks before it happened, but on the very next day he predicted that within two years the market would reach a new all-time high – which it did.   Proving his 1987 forecast was no fluke, Mr. Grandich said in January 2000 that the year 2000 would go down as the year the great mega-bull market of the 80s and 90s came to an end. Grandich is the founder and managing member of Trinity Financial, Sports & Entertainment Management Co., a  firm with a Christian perspective.  (www.TrinityFSEM.com). Grandich is also the founder and managing member of Grandich Publications, LLC., (www.Grandich.com) which publishes The Grandich Letter.  First published in 1984, The Grandich Letter provides commentary on mining and metals as well as the world’s financial markets and economies. In addition, the company also provides a variety of services to publicly-held corporations on a compensation basis. Grandich is quoted regularly in the media as a trusted source by Dow Jones Newswire, MarketWatch, TheStreet.com, Barrons, The Wall Streeet Journal Online, The Globe and Mail,  Wall Street Reporter, and more.  He speaks at major investment conferences worldwide and has been awarded the Best Speaker Award eight times. Grandich is a member of the National Association of Christian Financial Consultants and a long-standing member of the New York Society of Security Analysts and the Society of Quantitative Analysts. Peter Grandich lives in Freehold, NJ, with his wife, Mary, and daughter, Tara. "FIREMAN" ED ANZALONE [ back to top ] Ed Anzalone, better known as Fireman Ed, is a New York Jets superfan, and one of the most well known National Football League fans. He was the originator of the famous chant, "J-E-T-S, Jets!, Jets!, Jets!". A retired New York City firefighter and motivational speaker, Peter Grandich calls Fireman Ed “the best 12th man in the NFL.” For more about Fireman Ed, click here. GERRY COONEY Gerry Cooney is one of the world's most colorful and beloved heavyweight boxers. Born in Manhattan in 1956, Cooney was raised in Huntington, Long Island. He began his amateur career in 1971 at the age of 15 and quickly established a name, building a record of 55-3. Cooney began boxing professionally in 1977 and racked up 25 consecutive wins. In 1982, he earned a shot at undefeated WBC heavyweight champion Larry Holmes. After 12 hard-fought rounds, Cooney was stopped in the 13th. During his 14-year career, Cooney also fought Ron Lyle, Jimmy Young, Ken Norton, Michael Spinks, and George Foreman. One of the best left-hook artists in boxing, Cooney retired in 1990 with a record of 28-3. In 1998, Cooney fulfilled a lifelong dream by founding F.I.S.T., the Fighters Initiative for Support and Training. KEITH ELIAS [ back to top ] Former NY Giant Keith Elias was the top rusher in the NCAA Division 1-AA in 1992. In the NFL, he was named player of the game four times with the New York Giants and once with the Indianapolis Colts. He was the 1997 Unsung Hero with the New York Giants. Elias is very active in the Christian community, devoting many hours to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Athletes in Action. He works with former New York Jets running back Bruce Harper and "Heroes and Cool Kids," a program that teaches high school athletes to be role models for the elementary school children in their neighborhood. Visit Keith’s awesome motivational speaking website at http://www.keithelias.com/Site/A_Man.html. JAY FEELY Jay Feely is the placekicker for the Arizona Cardinals. He is a veteran of the NFL who has played with, and in April 2001, he signed with the Atlanta Falcons, NY Giants, NY Jets, Miami Dolphins, Arena Football’s Florida Bobcats and Tampa Bay Storm. In 2010, Feely signed with the Arizona Cardinals where he became the fourth kicker in 40 years to run for a touchdown, scoring a fake field goal against the Denver Broncos. Feely also kicked a career-high five field goals in that game, and at one point in the game was responsible for all 22 of the team's points. He ultimately scored 25 points in the game, the most points scored by a player in a single game since 2007. HARRY FLAHERTY Harry Flaherty is state director for New Jersey / New York City of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes located in Red Bank, NJ. His work with FCA has enabled him to work with student athletes and coaches at local campus Huddles and at the FCA Summer Sports Camps. Harry served for seven years with Sports World Ministries, Inc. Harry attended Red Bank Catholic High School (Red Bank, NJ) where he received All-State Honors in football and baseball. In April 2000 Harry was inducted into the Red Bank Catholic Hall of Fame. His hard work earned him a four-year football scholarship to Holy Cross College (Worcester, MA), where he earned a B.A. degree in history, pre-law and sociology. Harry is the all-time leading tackler in Holy Cross history and was a two-time AP All-American linebacker. He was inducted into the Holy Cross Hall of Fame in 1995. Harry played professional football with the Tampa Bay Bandits, Philadelphia Eagles, Baltimore Stars, and Dallas Cowboys. For more information go to www.fcanj.org and www.fca.org. NICK FOTIU [ back to top ] Nicholas Fotiu was the first Staten Islander to play for the New York Rangers. He was a favorite among fans for his fighting style and his penchant for throwing pucks to the inexpensive "blue seats" of Madison Square Garden. He also played for the Hartford Whalers, Calgary Flames, Philadelphia Flyers and Edmonton Oilers before retiring. He played 646 NHL games between 1976 and 1988, and is listed among the all-time greatest New York Rangers in the book 100 Ranger Greats. Watch the video -- NY Rangers Profile: Nick Fotiu (Internet Explorer only) RON GRESCHNER From 1974-90, Ron Greschner played 16 seasons in the NHL - every game with the NY Rangers. He played 982 games in his career scoring 179 goals and 431 assists for a total of 610 points. He also compiled 1226 penalty minutes. His best offensive season was 1977-78, when he scored 24 goals and 48 assists for 72 points, all career highs for the defenseman. Born in Saskatchewan, Canada, Greschner is ranked No. 12 on the all-time list of New York Rangers in the book 100 Ranger Greats. Currently, he heads the Ron Greschner Foundation to support autism research and awareness. www.RonGreschnerFoundation.com. Founded in 2001, the nonprofit agency is dedicated to raising money and awareness for children with autism.  He and wife Lori have five children. BARRY HABIB Barry Habib is an American Entrepreneur. He is the Lead Producer, Managing Partner and majority shareholder in Rock of Ages – a musical theatrical production running on Broadway and Toronto, as well as Touring the US. He is the Founder and Creator of Mortgage Market Guide, which helps to interpret and forecast activity in the mortgage rate and bond markets. After inventing the concept within the mortgage industry in 2001, Barry built, grew and then sold the company in 2007. Barry remained on as CEO until October of 2010. Barry previously founded Certified Mortgage Associates in 1989, a leading mortgage provider in Monmouth County, NJ. Barry had been consistently recognized as one of the Top 10 Loan Mortgage professionals in the US. After growing the company to one of the best known and respected in NJ, Barry sold the company in 1999. Barry is also a professional speaker on the financial markets, housing, negotiation, technical trading analysis, sales training, building relationships and motivation. During the past sixteen years, Barry's teachings have helped hundreds of thousands in attendance. Barry has also enjoyed a long tenure as a market expert on FOX and CNBC etworks, including his Monthly Mortgage Report show, which ran for 13 years on Squawk Box. Along the way, Barry has successfully managed a Hedge Fund, authored a stock advisory newsletter, owned an insurance agency, and acted as managing partner in a real estate investment company. Barry currently a Principal Managing Director in HIS - Health Care Imaging Solutions, a company which he helped create. HIS is doing important work in helping to detect early signs of cancer and heart disease. As for hobbies, Barry has been featured in four Hollywood Movies, including "Barry Munday," "Sympathy for Delicious," "Lonely Street" and "Nic and Tristan Mega Dega." REGGIE HODGES Punter Reggie Hodges is a member of the Cleveland Browns. He played for a short time with the Philadelphia Eagles, and was signed by the Indianapolis Colts, Seattle Seahawks, and the NY Jets. Hodge’s most memorable play came after he was signed by the Cleveland Browns in 2009. During the October 24, 2010, Browns game against the Saints, Hodges ran a fake punt for 68 yards to the Saints’ 10 yard line, completing the longest run by a punter in NFL history and the longest run by a member of the Browns all year. Hodges has been quoted as saying he is a servant of God disguised as a punter for the Cleveland Browns. JIM HUNTER [ back to top ] Veteran broadcaster Jim Hunter has been a member of the Orioles and WBAL Radio broadcast team for many years, and brings to the booth 24 years of diversified broadcasting experience that ranges from Major League Baseball to the NFL to the Olympic Games. Hunter came to Baltimore from CBS Radio Sports, where he had been since 1982. He had been a member of the network's "Game of the Week" announcing team since 1986. He broadcast the American League Championship Series, teaming with Johnny Bench from 1990-92, and with the Orioles' first radio voice, Ernie Harwell, in 1993. In 1995, he called the National League Division Series and the NLCS, teaming with Jerry Coleman. In 1996, he called the American League Division Series in which the Orioles downed the Cleveland Indians, three games to one, and the NLCS. In addition, Hunter hosted "Inside Pitch," the CBS Radio Sunday Night Baseball pre-game show. During the off-season, Hunter hosts the weekly Orioles "Hot Stove" show on WBAL, live from the Orioles Grille in the Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel. He has served as the Saturday evening anchor of Sports Central USA, hosted CBS Radio's "Sportsbreak," and was weekend anchor of Sports Central USA. He provided CBS Radio's network coverage of the Winter Olympic Games from Lillehammer, Norway, and Labertiville, France, and covered 12 Super Bowls. BO KIMBLE Gregory "Bo" Kimble, 43, is as well known for his college basketball career as he is for his pro career. A native of Philadelphia, Kimble played at Dobbins Technical High School where he and teammate/best friend Hank Gathers led the team to the league championship in 1985. The pair went on to play college basketball where they were an integral part of a historic Loyola Marymount offense that still owns the five highest single game scoring totals in NCAA history. After the tragic passing of Gathers in the 1990 WCC Tournament, Kimble led the Lions to one of the most memorable post-season runs in NCAA Tournament history. The run was best symbolized by the right-handed Kimble shooting his first free throw in each NCAA Tournament game left-handed in memory of Gathers. As a result, Los Angeles County declared July 17, 1990, "Bo Kimble Day." In the 1990 NBA draft, the 6'5" guard was picked by the LA Clippers. He played with the Clippers until 1992, when he was traded to the NY Knicks where he played one more season. Since leaving basketball, Kimble devotes his time to the nonprofit organization Forty-Four for Life, which aims to decrease the rate of death and disability from life-threatening heart disease. For an interesting article about Kimble, please read this link. JOE KLECKO [ back to top ] Joe Klecko, who was selected by the New York Jets in the sixth round of the 1977 NFL draft, lead the league's rookies that season with eight sacks. He was the first member of what would become one of the most feared defensive front fours in the history of the NFL-- the "New York Sack Exchange." He was the first NFL player to be named to the Pro Bowl at three different positions and he was the NFL Defensive Player of the Year. Klecko remains one of the most popular Jets of all time. On December 26, 2005, the New York Jets honored Klecko when they retired his jersey, number 73. He became only the third New York Jet to have his number retired, joining Hall of Fame QB Joe Namath and Hall of Fame WR Don Maynard. For an enlightening interview with Joe, click here. DAN KLECKO After a decorated college career at Temple University, Dan Klecko has had four successful seasons in the NFL. Klecko's All-Big East honors and Big East Defensive Player of the Year made him an attractive pick up for the New England Patriots, who drafted the defensive tackle in the fourth round (117th overall) in the 2003 NFL Entry Draft. The 5-foot-11-inch, 283-pound Klecko h made an impact in New England in his first three seasons before being picked up by the Indianapolis Colts who went on to win the Super Bowl. The blue-collared style of Kleckos play, with his high intensity and relentless pursuit, has helped define him in his four seasons. Because of his efforts, Klecko was awarded the Patriots12th Man Award, an honor given to the Patriots player who best exemplifies what it means to be a Patriot through hard work, hustle, team spirit and excellence both on and off the field. Klecko is much like his father, Joe, who was an All-American defensive lineman at Temple from 1973-76 and an All-Pro with the New York Jets who also played for the Colts. In 40 games as a Temple Owl, Klecko recorded 206 tackles (142 solos) with 26 sacks for minus-124 yards, 66 stops behind the line of scrimmage and 70 quarterback pressures. He was a physical education major. "ANIMAL" (Joe Laurinaitis) "The Road Warriors," Animal & Hawk, were the most infamous wrestling tag team in the history of pro wrestling. Named the "Tag Team of the Century" by Wrestling All-Stars Magazine, the duo are the longest-running tag team in the history of professional wrestling. On October 19, 2003, Trinity mourned the passing of advisory board member Hawk, who was called home to be with our Lord and Savior. Animal, a true Christian soldier, continues to wrestle worldwide and is a motivational speaker. Read more here: http://examiner.gmnews.com/news/2004/0909/Front_Page/031.html RAY LUCAS   Ray Lucas is a former NFL quarterback who from 1996 to 2002 was a member of the New England Patriots, New York Jets, Miami Dolphins and Baltimore Ravens. Known for his athleticism and versatility, Lucas not only played QB, but also WR and special teams. Lucas led the Jets to a 6-3 record as a started after replacing Vinny Testaverde at QB in 1997. Lucas originally signed with New England as a free agent in 1996, after going un-drafted out of Rutgers University, where he played for three seasons from 1992-95. After leaving the Jets in 2000, Lucas played in 17 games over two seasons for the Miami Dolphins before finishing up his career with Baltimore. A New Jersey native, Ray is currently a studio analyst on the SportsNet New York network, appearing on a number of SNY's exclusive Jets shows, including "Jets Postgame Live!," "Jets Extra Point," "Jets Nation," and SNY's Jets Draft show. Lucas also contributes to the network's website, www.sny.tv, as well as SNY's news shows, "Daily News Live" and "SportsNite." He resides in Harrison, NJ with his wife and three children. MARTY LYONS [ back to top ] Marty Lyons cut his teeth in football at the University of Alabama where he was an All-American under legendary coach Paul "Bear" Bryant.  He went on to play in the NFL, where he served for twelve years as a premiere defensive lineman for the New York Jets. Along with Joe Klecko, Mark Gastineau and Abdul Salaam, he was a member of the famed "New York Sack Exchange."  In 1982, he established The Marty Lyons Foundation to fulfill the special wishes of terminally ill children, and today he serves as the organization’s senior vice president of operations. He is currently the Senior Vice President of Operations at the LandTek Group, Inc. where he has successfully merged his renown in sports and business savvy to greatly contribute to its growth as one of the premier “turf” installation businesses.  He is also a sought after motivational speaker, philanthropist and broadcaster. RYAN NEILL Ryan Neill grew up in New Jersey and was a stand-out All-State player in high school. During his college career he started in 35 of 41 games at Rutgers and is one of the top five in school history for quarterback sacks with 19.0. Ryan went on to sign with the Buffalo Bills in 2006, and handled long-snapping duties from 2007-2008. He went on to play with both the St. Louis Rams and San Diego Chargers. He retired from pro football following the 2010 season. Ryan Neill is the son of former New York Giants nose guard Bill Neill. He is currently working in the Orthopedic Sports Medicine industry. Ryan and his wife, Tiffany, have a daughter, Alyssa, and a son, Brody. They reside in Morris Plains. BURGESS OWENS Burgess Owens is a former University of Miami and NFL star who travels the country delivering a message of optimism and hope. He grew up in the Deep South during a time when the barriers of segregation were being torn down. As one of the first three Black Americans to play football at the University of Miami, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology/Chemistry and simultaneously gained recognition as a football powerhouse. He was named to Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. As an All-America defensive back, he was selected as Most Valuable Defensive Player in the North/ South Senior Bowl and earned MVP honors in the Coaches All-American Game. He was inducted to the Hall of Fame of Outstanding College Athletes of America and later to the University of Miami's Hall of Fame and the Orange Bowl Ring of Honor. Burgess was the thirteenth player, first defensive back drafted in the first round by the NY Jets in 1973. Later that year, he was selected as the Jets Rookie of the Year and to the NFL's All-Rookie team. He led the Jets defense in interceptions five of seven years and was selected as the Defensive Captain for three seasons. After being traded to the Oakland Raiders, in 1980 Burgess led the Raiders defensive squad in tackles on their way to a Super Bowl Championship. In 1982, his last year with the Raiders, he led the team in interceptions and was selected as first alternate to the NFL All Pro-Bowl. He was, on two occasions, the NFL commercial spokesman for the United Way. Burgess has for many years been an out spoken advocate for self-empowerment through entrepreneurship. Since retiring from the NFL, Burgess has been involved in many corporate and entrepreneurial endeavors. He travels throughout the country speaking of the intrinsic principles that underline the foundation of our American way of life. From a historical perspective, he speaks of the values espoused by our country's founders through such documents as the May Flower Compact, The Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. The tone, passion and perspective from which Burgess speaks are both inspirational and instructional for all ages and backgrounds. Burgess and his wife of more than 30 years, Josie, have six children and four grandchildren. Learn more at www.BurgessOwensTalks.com. LEE ROUSON Lee Rouson is a two-time Super Bowl champion with the 1986 and 1990 New York Giants. He graduated from the University of Colorado, where he played for Coach Bill McCartney, the founder and leader of "Promise Keepers." Lee was an outstanding running back at Colorado and a key factor in their becoming national champions. He was drafted by the New York Giants, played under Bill Parcells for five years, and won two Super Bowl rings. Lee's professional football career was brought to an end as a result of an ankle injury, but not before he was the starting fullback and tight end with the Cleveland Browns. His honors include: Freshman All-Big Eight, All-Big Eight Honorable Mention, Blue/Gray All Star Classic, and NFL Special Team Player of the Year. DAVE SZOTT [ back to top ] Raised in Clifton, NJ, Dave Szott starred at Penn State University before being drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in 1990. He received all-rookie honors from many and went on to play 11 years for the Chiefs. He then played for the Washington Redskins and finished his 15-year career with the New York Jets. Szott was a 14-Year NFL starter, Consensus All-Rookie Team member 1997, All-Pro and All-Madden, and 1996 and 1997 Pro Football Weekly Top-Rated Guard. He was named 1996 NFL Man of the Year, is a two-time Ed Block Courage Award Winner, and was the 2003 United Way Hometown Hero. He is founder of 'Szott For Tots,' was a New York Jets assistant offensive line coach and is now the team Chaplain. For more on Dave Szott, read this September 2010 article. DAVID TYREE After playing college football at Syracuse University, David Tyree was drafted by the New York Giants in the sixth round of the 2003 NFL draft. Both a wide receiver and special teams player, he earned a Pro Bowl nod in 2005 for his special teams play. The 6-foot-tall Tyree is best known for his incredible backwards \"helmet catch\" on the Giants\' final drive of Super Bowl XLII in 2008. The play, in the final minutes of the fourth quarter, was key to the Giants\' last-minute touchdown and 17-14 victory over the previously undefeated New England Patriots. ESPN Sportcenter later designated the catch as the greatest play in Super Bowl history. David Tyree also played with the Baltimore Ravens before retiring from the NFL in 2010. Read more about David Tyree by clicking here. ANTHONY TELFORD [ back to top ] Anthony Telford played college baseball at San Jose State, Calif. He was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in 1987 in the third round, and played for the Orioles, Montreal Expos, and Texas Rangers before retiring in 2003. He now lives in the Tampa Bay area, specializes in real estate investments, and is extremely active in Christian groups throughout the United States and is the pitching coach for the Aikens foxhounds of the South Coast Baseball League. FATHER BRENDAN WILLIAMS Father Brendan Williams was ordained in Dublin, Ireland, in 1965. He received a master's degree in pastoral counseling from Iona College in 1972. After 10 years in parish ministry, he spent four years as chaplain at St. Thomas Aquinas (now Bishop Ahr) High School in Edison, NJ. In 1979, he was named pastor of St. Veronica Parish in Howell, NJ, where he is assigned. In 1992, Bishop Reiss appointed him liaison with the charismatic movement. He has served as master of ceremonies at the New Jersey Charismatic Conferences for three years and is now the conference chairman. He has written a number of articles on spiritual renewal in the church that are posted on the St. Veronica Web site, www.stveronica.com. A conference speaker in both the U.S. and Ireland, Father Williams has appeared with his "Young Adult Prayer Group" on ABC's Prime Time Thursday, Fox News in New York, and PBS's "Religion and Ethics" program. He has been involved in the healing ministry for more than 25 years.