Meet The Speakers

Dave Minton
Pastor Dave Minton founded Capital Christian Center in Olympia, Washington in 1989. Capital Christian Center started from a small group and has now grown to have a large community impact. Pastor Dave’s relevant teaching style reflects passion for leadership, his heart for family, and his desire to equip people to fulfill their destiny. Pastor Dave speaks frequently at leadership events and conferences worldwide. He also has trained numerous pastors and leaders both locally and globally. He is known for his unique way of helping “real people – solve real issues”. Pastor Dave and his wife, Kelly, have been long time residents in the Olympia area along with their five children and six grandchildren.

Bob Harrison
Bob Harrison is “America’s #1 Increase Authority” and is the founder of Christian Business Leaders International and Bob Harrison Increase Events. Dr. Harrison has sold over one million audio programs about “Increase Thinking.” He is a best-selling author, television programmer, and noted seminar & event speaker who has shared at conferences with audiences of up to 30,000 people. Countless numbers of homes and businesses have been transformed by applying the increase strategies that Dr. Harrison teaches.

Dave Martin
Dave Martin is a coach, pastor, mentor, inspirational speaker, and business leader with a mission to communicate the biblical principles of success. Coach Dave is known around the world for his ability to resonate with his audience, providing insights and wisdom that are life changing. Dave shares timeless truths, wrapped in humor and delivered with passion, teaching people how to pursue and possess a life of fulfillment and success.

Tony Williams
With over 30 years of extensive and progressive experience in intelligence, operations, human capital, and training design and being a former military officer, Tony culminated his defense career as the Director of the Strategic Planning Group for the Chief of Staff at the DIA. Mr. Williams “leads by example” by personally demonstrating the Company’s leadership and project management philosophy; he has organically built the leadership on a strong foundation for growth, by offering programs, systems, and professional development opportunities. From one small contract, Tony was able to build GRS into a global firm with over 250 consultants around the world.

Mark and Linda Carpenter
Mark and Linda Carpenter are successful entrepreneurs, founders of several corporations including Renaissance Limited and The Shepard Corporation, specializing in designing and building housing communities and apartment complexes. They are also business pastors and co-founders of Champion Life Church in Palm Desert, CA, and lead Champions in the Marketplace, an organization focused on integrating personal faith in business. The Carpenters have received multiple awards, including the 2014 ORA Award for Best Online Reputation, and Mark served three consecutive terms on the Washington State Board of Education. They are both involved in global leadership training through Harrison International and have ministered worldwide on finances and the Kingdom of God.

Mike Rovner
Mike Rovner is President and Founder of Mike Rovner Construction, Inc., ranking among California’s most prominent general contractors with 300 employees and $60 million in annual revenues. Together with an exceptional team of industry-recognized professionals, Mike Rovner Construction has completed multi-million-dollar renovation projects for a portfolio of construction industry leaders that includes Shapell Industries, G & K Management Co., Inc., The Irvine Company, Legacy Partners, La Salle, Con Am, Eagle Realty, Domino Realty, Oakwood Worldwide and Village Properties. Rovner established his company in 1992 following a notable career as a contractor specializing in painting and drywall for residential and multi-family units. Faith has always played a pivotal role in Mike Rovner’s distinguished professional career – to the degree that he is an in-demand speaker on ethics in business and has authored a soon-to-be-published book based on his principles of values and success. Rovner serves on a variety of non-profit boards and organizations, including the Los Angeles Dream Center, and is a member of the Urban Land Institute.