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Dr. Fred Pescatore, MD, MPH, CCN, is one of the nation’s foremost authorities on diet, nutrition, complementary medicine, and a wide range of wellness and lifestyle topics. He has a private medical practice in New York City, was the former Associate Medical Director at the Atkins Center for Complementary Medicine, and has written several books, including the New York Times bestseller The Hamptons Diet, Feed Your Kids Well, and The Allergy & Asthma Cure.
Diana Peterfreund is the author of eight books for adults and teens, including the Secret Society Girl series, the “killer unicorn” novels Rampant and Ascendant, and For Darkness Shows the Stars, a post-apocalyptic reimagining of Jane Austen’s Persuasion. You can find out more about Diana at www.dianapeterfreund.com.
What do Survivor, The Ides Of March, .38 Special, Sammy Hagar, and The Beach Boys have in common? The uncommon songwriting, vocal, and production talents of Jim Peterik.
In high school, Peterik put together his first band, The Ides Of March, whose single “Vehicle” hit #2 on the Billboard chart. Just out of high school, the band did shows with Led Zeppelin, The Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, and many more.
In 1977, Jim founded one of the premier rock bands of the ‘80s: Survivor. After two critically acclaimed albums, he received a call from Sylvester Stallone to write a song for an upcoming movie. With worldwide sales now reaching 30 million, the Peterik/Sullivan-penned anthem “Eye Of The Tiger” became the title song of Rocky III and one of the most popular motivational anthems of all time.
Peterik garnered 18 Top 10 hits, including “Hold On Loosely,” “Caught Up In You,” “Rocking Into The Night,” and “Fantasy Girl.” With Peterik’s Songwriting for Dummies now a bestseller, he is traveling the world doing songwriting seminars. Ides Of March recently celebrated 50 years of making music together.
Christopher Peterson is a social and clinical psychologist and professor of psychology at the University of Michigan. He has been studying character strengths and virtues and their positive outcomes on health, well-being and work. He is the author of A Primer in Positive Psychology (Oxford University Press, 2006).
Tara Petito is also known as Gabby’s bonus mom. After the tragic murder of Gabby, Tara has committed herself to honoring Gabby’s legacy through the Gabby Petito Foundation. Tara continues to learn and grow into this new role as an advocate. The foundation focuses on supporting organizations that assist in locating missing persons and advocating for the prevention of domestic violence. Tara’s dedication to these causes is driven by her desire to create a positive impact in the world and ensure that Gabby’s story continues to inspire others. Through various initiatives and events, the foundation works tirelessly to raise awareness and provide resources to those in need.
Joseph Petito is the father of Gabby Petito, a young woman whose tragic disappearance and death garnered international attention in 2021. As a devoted father, Joseph has often shared fond memories of Gabby, highlighting her vibrant spirit, creativity, and passion for adventure. Following the heartbreaking loss of his daughter, he became a vocal advocate for missing persons and domestic violence awareness, using his platform to educate others about the signs of abusive relationships and the importance of supporting loved ones in distress.
In the aftermath of Gabby’s case, Joseph has dedicated himself to honoring her memory by engaging in community outreach and speaking at events to raise awareness. He has emphasized the need for systemic change in how missing persons cases are handled, urging law enforcement and society to take proactive measures to protect vulnerable individuals, and aided in multiple law changes in several states. Through his efforts, Joseph aims to ensure that no other family has to endure the pain he has experienced, making a lasting impact in the lives of many.
Jeffrey Pfeffer is the Thomas D. Dee II Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Graduate School of Business, Stanford University where he has taught since 1979.
Dr. Pfeffer received his BS and MS degrees from Carnegie-Mellon University and his PhD from Stanford. He began his career at the business school at the University of Illinois and then taught for six years at the University of California, Berkeley. Pfeffer has been a visiting professor at the Harvard Business School, Singapore Management University, London Business School, Copenhagen Business School, and for the past 14 years a visitor at IESE in Barcelona.
Dr. Pfeffer has presented seminars in 40 countries throughout the world as well as doing consulting and providing executive education for numerous companies, associations, and universities in the United States. Additionally, Dr. Pfeffer has won the Richard D. Irwin Award presented by the Academy of Management for scholarly contributions to management and numerous awards for his articles and books. He is in the Thinkers 50 Hall of Fame and has been listed as one of the “Most Influential HR International Thinkers” by HR Magazine. In November, 2011, he was presented with an honorary doctorate degree from Tilburg University in The Netherlands.
Lee Pfeiffer is the author/co-author of numerous books about the cinema and is regarded as one of the foremost James Bond scholars. His book The Essential Bond: An Authorized Guide to the World of 007 (written with Dave Worrall) is the top selling Bond film book of all time. Pfeiffer is also the editor-in-chief of Cinema Retro magazine, dedicated to films of the 1960s and 1970s (www.cinemaretro.com). He resides in New Jersey.
William Phelps is a successful serial entrepreneur with a career that started with cofounding Wetzel’s Pretzels in 1994. Phelps led the company to become a recognizable brand in the snack food industry. Although he is no longer the CEO of Wetzel’s Pretzels, Phelps is currently the CEO of Dave’s Hot Chicken, which he took over in 2021 with a focus on expanding the brand’s reach through franchising. Dave’s Hot Chicken is a rapidly expanding fast-food chain known for its Nashville-style hot chicken with over 100 locations across the United States, Dubai, and Canada. Phelps’ extensive experience in the food industry and entrepreneurship has made him an excellent fit to lead the growth and development of Dave’s Hot Chicken.
Carly Phillips started her writing career with Harlequin Temptation in 1999 with Brazen, and she’s never strayed far from home! Carly has since published 25 books, including the New York Times bestsellers The Bachelor, Summer Lovin’ and Hot Item. An avid TV watcher and “Grey’s Anatomy” lover, Carly lives in Purchase, N.Y., with her husband, two daughters and a frisky soft-coated wheaten terrier who acts like their third child. Contact Carly at: P. O. Box 483, Purchase, NY 10577, or visit her cyber home at www.carlyphillips.com.
