David Hunter is a genius at connecting "down home" values of character, integrity and honor to today's changing scene. His sidesplitting renditions of country life will surely place him as a peer of Jerry Clower, Andy Grittith and Will Rogers.
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David Hunter
Biography
Dr. David Lee Hunter was born on a small farm near Gradyville, KY on December 1, 1944. He attended elementary school in Gradyville, Kentucky. Dr. Hunter was graduated from Adair County High School, Columbia, Kentucky, in June 1963. Following graduation from high school, he attended Berea College, Berea, KY, from 1963-1968 and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture. In 1968 he accepted a research assistantship at Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana and began study toward a Masters Degree. David Hunter received this degree with a major in Animal Science in January 1969.
In May 1969 he entered the United States Army and served three years in the Army Intelligence Service with one year being spent in the Republic of South Vietnam. While in the military, he received the National Defense Merit Service Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal. Upon receiving an honorable discharge for the United States Army, David Hunter accepted a position as County Extension Agent with the West Virginia Cooperative Extension Service in Lincoln County, West Virginia.
After working as a County Extension Agent for five years, David Hunter began graduate work toward a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Agricultural Economics at the University of Tennessee in June 1977. He completed his PHD Degree in December 1981. He was a professor in Agricultural Economics at the University of Tennessee for sixteen years. He is now a retired professor from the University of Tennessee.
Dr. Hunter is a graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Business Administration's Leadership Academy, the Southern Extension Leadership Development Workshop, and the Nashville Auction School.
Dr. Hunter is the author of various agricultural publications and two books of poetry and short stories entitled, "Childhood Memories" and "Life As An American". David Hunter brings a message of education, inspiration, motivation, patriotism, and humor about his many life experiences while growing up in rural Kentucky, his military experiences while serving in the United States Army and in Vietnam, and his family and life experiences while a professor at the University of Tennessee. He focuses on coping with change, stress management, teamwork, and leadership, all the time entertaining audiences with his stories.
He has been a member of Delta Tau Alpha, Gamma Sigma Delta, and Phi Kappa Phi. David is married to the former Carol Sue Fletcher, Paintsville, Kentucky. They have two children, Cameron and Jamie. David is an elder in his church.
David Hunter
Featured Keynote Programs
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Stress Management through Good Health and Humor
Stress is present in all phases of our lives. Dr. Hunter uses common principles of stress management with lots of humor to teach how we can reduce stress and cope. As he interacts with the audience there will be learning and a lot of laughter.
Facing Midlife With Laughter
We are all aging. We cannot ignore that we are aging because of the physical changes taking place in our bodies and the fact that there is always somebody around who seems to take pleasure in reminding us that we are growing older. The question we must ask ourselves is this: Do we want to become bored, unhappy, and humorless people, or do we want to continue to enjoy life like we can? Through humor, inspiration, and motivation, Dr. Hunter shows us that midlife can be one of the most rewarding, gratifying periods of our life.
From Country to Cosmopolitan
David was born on a farm in rural Kentucky. He knows what it means to milk a cow by hand and plow a corn field with a mule because he has been there and done that. He also understands modern agriculture because he has three college degrees in agriculture. He has worked his entire career in the field of agriculture. He has always been proud to be a part of agriculture. He can make farmers and agribusiness people feel proud to be a part of our great agricultural system.
From Poverty to Prosperity
Education Was The Key
From a poverty-stricken rural farm youngster with little self-confidence and low self-esteem, David relates what education has meant to his life. He tells of teachers who directed him, were role models, and encouraged him to stay in school and live up to his fullest potential. The audience may shed a tear when he relates how teachers have touched his life.
