Wayne Allyn Root is one of the most charismatic, telegenic, passionate, fiery, outspoken and controversial political and business personalities in America today. Wayne was the 2008 Libertarian Party Vice Presidential nominee. A college classmate of Barack Obama at Columbia University, he is now the leading contender for the Libertarian Presidential nomination in 2012.

Wayne is the quintessential "Citizen Politician" envisioned by our Founding Fathers. He is a S.O.B.(son of a butcher) from humble beginnings; second generation American; small businessman; and home-school father of 4 young children. He is also a self-made millionaire who has built a business empire in Las Vegas, Nevada. Wayne is proud of his Nevada roots- a Western frontier state known for smaller government, personal responsibility, and the lowest taxes in the nation. Nevada leads the nation in both economic and personal freedom.

A nationally recognized sports celebrity, Wayne has been dubbed by the media as “The King of Vegas.” He was honored on August 15, 2006 with his own star on the Las Vegas Walk of Stars (in front of ESPN Zone at New York New York). Wayne is the youngest recipient ever- joining Wayne Newton, Elvis, Liberace, Sammy Davis Jr., Siegfried & Roy, and Bobby Darin (among 30 legends).

Wayne is the Creator, Executive Producer and star of “Wayne Root's WinningEDGE” national TV and radio shows. He was also the creator, Executive Producer and star of “King of Vegas” on Spike TV. He is the producer of "Extreme Ghost Adventures" on Travel Channel; the new documentary "Entebbe" about the most daring military raid ever; and the upcoming motion picture "Cousins" about the lives of 3 American legends who are all first cousins.

Wayne is the CEO of Cool Hand ROOT Productions. He is also the creator of the popular web sites: www.ROOTforAmerica.com, www.ROOTofSuccess.com, and www.WinningEDGE.com.

A former anchorman and TV host on Financial News Network (now known as CNBC), his careers as an CEO, entrepreneur and politician have been profiled by CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, Time, Newsweek, Fortune, Equities, Millionaire, The Robb Report, CNN/Money, Reason, The American Spectator, and the New York Times (among many others).

Wayne is a regular guest on television shows on Fox News Channel and Fox Business. He is also a frequent guest on nationally-syndicated radio shows with hosts such as Michael Savage; Mancow Muller; Michael Reagan; Michael Medved; Jerry Doyle; and Al Rantel on KABC Radio in Los Angeles.
Wayne has guest hosted for Larry Elder on ABC stations across the country.

Wayne is also the author of 7 books on the topics of sports, gambling, business and politics. His newest book will be released in May, 2009:
The Conscience of a Libertarian: Empowering the Citizen Revolution with God, Guns, Gambling, & Tax Cuts!

With his RELENTLESS Presentation, Wayne tells the amazing story of his rise from blue-collar S.O.B. (son of a butcher)…to national television host and anchorman...to Las Vegas oddsmaker…to entrepreneur and self-made millionaire…to American television celebrity known as “the King of Vegas”…to major third party Vice Presidential candidate. It has been a 20-year journey filled with laughs, tears, suspense, tenacity, passion, dramatic ups and downs, phenomenal failures and magnificent, magical success. Wayne's story is combination roller-coaster ride and adrenaline rush. It is the story of a remarkable man who will never accept the word “NO!” Who will never say die. Who will never, never, never, ever give up.

Wayne will bring the same energy, spirit, passion, motivation, enthusiasm, tenacity, and "Never-Say-Die" attitude that he has used to succeed beyond his wildest dreams in the sports, political and business worlds…to your world. Make Wayne the centerpiece of your next business event, seminar or convention. Then watch attitudes and lives change. Wayne is not just “the King of Vegas.” He's the KINGMAKER- he'll show your audience how to become the King of their world; how to achieve magical and unimaginable levels of success; how to make the impossible, possible.
Wayne Allyn Root is RELENTLESS!

“RELENTLESS is what separates the men from the boys…RELENTLESS is that special ingredient that allows nobodies to become some-bodies…that empowers anyone with a big enough heart to overcome insurmountable odds, to smash though barriers, to break through glass ceilings, to make the impossible, possible. If your heart, spirit, will, tenacity, committment and passion are strong enough, nothing can stop you from turning your dreams into reality."

-Wayne Allyn Root