About John Behrends

John Behrends is a member of both the National and Minnesota Speakers Associations.

He provides inspirational, hands-on education that creates positive results. His thought-provoking style prompts participants to think differently about some aspect of their lives. John's content is understandable and practical -- you can use it today. His high-energy, animated delivery is laced with timely and appropriate humor.

John has been a teacher, coach, referee, speaker and friend to thousands of people. He left public education in 1984 and began conducting workshops & seminars that have taken him to 41 states and Canada.

He teaches people how to dream, live their life to the fullest and see day-to-day problems as opportunities to grow.

In all of John's programs, he will "Stir minds - Challenge People and Create Opportunity.

John Behrends Resume:

Experience

1984-Present Behrends Education Systems Mankato, MN
Educational Consultant and Keynote Speaker

Programs presented in 41 states and Canada
Providing learning strategies for focusing organizations and teams
Inspiring people to positive action
Practical steps to improving the work culture
Improving communication, elevating trust and reducing stress

1983-Present Northfield Lines, Inc. Northfield, MN

1987-Present Lake Crystal Coaches, Inc. Madison Lake, MN

1967-1984 Midwest Coaches, Inc. Mankato, MN
Motor Coach Driver

Driver for charters throughout the U.S.
Driver for tours to Alaska, B.C., New England and Branson
Created a concept of mobile education called "En Route Learning"

1966-1984 Independent School District #77 Mankato, MN
Science Instructor

Taught biology, anatomy-physiology and psychology
Head football coach, conference championship, coach of the year 1972
Taught pre-college courses for pre-professional students

1960-1965 Independent School District #242 Wells, MN
Science Instructor

Classroom instructor for biology and general science
Assistant football coach with a 42 - 3 record

1957-1960 Hodgeman Construction Co. Fairmont, MN
Road Construction

Truck driver building road base in various areas of Minnesota
Accident and damage free performance

1954-1956 St. James Creamery Co. St. James, MN
Food Processing

Received and tested incoming raw product from the farm
Pasteurized and bottled all milk product for the company

1953-1957 Bloomquist Bus Service St. James, MN
Service Station

Managed an automatic car wash
Served as attendant for service station

1951-1956 Wilkening Farm Operation St. James, MN
Farm Hand

Conducted all operations for animal care
Field work from planting to harvest

Education

1954-1956 St. James High School St. James, MN

High School Diploma
National Honor Society
Athletic leader in FB, BB and Track
Drama, literary organizations and volunteer organizations

1956-1960 Minnesota State University Mankato, MN

B.S. Degree in Biology and P.E.
Football captain and all conference selection
Student government, dorm president, Who's Who on American Colleges

1965-1966 South Dakota University Vermillion, SD

M.S. Degree in Life Science
Graduated with 4.0 GPA

1968-1983 U. of M., Indiana Univ., and M.S.U. Vermillion, SD

50 credits to re-inforce existing degrees

1986 Carlson Learning Company Minneapolis, MN

Certified trainer for instrumented learning

1988 Zenger Miller, Inc. California Minneapolis, MN

Certified trainer for Frontline Leadership

1993 Total Quality Management SCTC Mankato, MN

Certified trainer for TQM

1961-1996

Officiated basketball with 13 appearances in the MN. State High School Tournament