Anthony “Roby” Roberson Speaker Biography
Decorated US Airforce Veteran, Former F-16 Instructor/Evaluator, and Lead Facilitator
Highly decorated US Airforce Veteran Anthony J. “Roby” Roberson has been a motivational speaker since 2008. Roby clients have included USAA, Kwikset (Black and Decker), Smith and Nephew, Integrated Electrical Systems, Sea Ray Boats, and Underwriters Laboratories.
Leading Edge Leadership & Motivation
Roby’s leadership and human capital development, strategic planning, organizational management, and tactical execution strengths are tried, tested and proven. From developing leading-edge tactics and training programs for the Department of Defense to authoring academic curriculum for the largest training wing in the US Air Force and developing major theater engagement, action and combat plans for the nation, he is the first call on resources for any industry in need of breadth of talent and expertise.
US Air Force F-16 Pilot
Anthony graduated from the US Air Force Academy with military distinction in 1989. While at the Academy, he led the Western Athletic Conference in all-purpose yardage in 1987 and 1988 as a National Strength and Conditioning Association All-American athlete. Roby is the only player in Air Force Academy football history to be honored with all three of the team’s top awards; Most Valuable Player Award, Brian Bullard Award (unselfishness, total team commitment, 110% effort) and the Mr. Intensity Award in 1988. Following academy graduation, Roby completed 18 years of Air Force service as a highly decorated combat fighter pilot and lauded military strategic planner.
Combat Missions
During his career, Roby amassed over 2,200 flying hours, 101 combat missions and supported combat and contingency operations in Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. He is one of the original architects of the Operation IRAQI FREEDOM air campaign affecting the rapid regime removal of Saddam Hussein. Roby is a distinguished graduate of the Air Force F-16 Reserve Training Unit, an honor graduate of the Joint Firepower Control Course, a graduate of the Air Force’s Fighter Weapons Instructor Course (Top Gun), and the Advanced Command and Control Warriors Course.
Air Force Academy Football
He spent his final years on active duty as an Assistant Football Coach and national recruiting scout for the Air Force Academy football Falcons, helping lead the team and staff to consecutive Armed Forces Bowl appearances in 2007 and 2008. Roby retired from active duty in May of 2009 in the middle of a combat zone, at Balad Air Base, Iraq, during a joint ceremony honoring America’s Original Tuskegee Airmen and his personal service and sacrifice to our nation.
Education
He holds a graduate degree in Aeronautical Science & has served as an adjunct instructor at the undergraduate & graduate levels for Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. Roby recently co-authored a book with several other accomplished leaders and the longtime Air Force Academy Head Football Coach, Fisher DeBerry entitled The Power of Influence.
Anthony “Roby” Roberson Speaking Topics
Leading through Change
A simple, focused approach to yielding change in organizations, Anthony’s methodology gives businesses operating in very complex environments the leadership tools they need to excel.
Leadership Made Simple
Our elite military experience enables us to develop strong, effective leaders in a very short amount of time — all with a proven system for continuous leadership development training.
The One Team Mindset
Roby uses his experiences and expertise to teach your team to think clearly and creatively, leverage lessons learned and glean insights from others — and ultimately arrive at the right strategy.
Flawless Sales
Anthony is an elite military speaker who is an expert at aligning teams and work efforts across diverse teams to create a culture dedicated to flawless execution.
