Endorsements for Tom Kemper, Environmental Speaker

#1

Wow, Tom Kemper is a visionary and a pioneer.  His passion for creating a

healthy planet inspires audiences to follow his lead.  Through articulately

telling his own journey-- of awakening from unconscious consumerism, to

struggling to build a business before green was "in", to  being a successful

entrepreneur-- he models personally and professionally how uncompromising

commitment to sustainability can be achieved. His engaging and friendly

down to earth style, along with extensive, in depth knowledge of all facets of

the issues involved, draws in even the die-hard skeptic. He invites all of

us to question how we can contribute to creating healthy futures for

ourselves and generations to come.

Bravo! 

Margaret Christensen, MD  

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#2

Tom,

I just got back from 8 days in the UK studying by-product synergy as they practice it at NISP (http://www.nisp.org.uk) for the US Business Council for Sustainable Development.

What I like about your presentation is that you have the business intelligence of an inquisitive and astute entrepreneur combined with an intellectual rigor that I have come to expect of high level presentations on sustainability issues from my experience with speakers at BGI (Bainbridge Graduate Institute).  Frankly, the rest of the UT Business School 'summit' was wimpy and years late --- at least they are making a start.

My hope is that you opened the minds of at least a few people. I know that the young woman sitting next to me was enthusiastic saying that your presentation was the kind of thing she came to the summit to learn/hear,  not the shameless self promotions of big business as usual (with a twist for the flavor of the week = green).

Ann E. Brudno
Director of Design
ecoFAB,LLC http://www.ecofab.net
Seattle, WA 98104

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#3

 
Hi, Tom,

Thanks for coming to our forum Sunday.  We really enjoyed your presentation.  You showed passion, knowledge, commitment, and action.  I think  you really impressed our little group, and I think we're making a real impression on these Unitarians about Globalization.

Good luck with your campaign!

David Gray
Program Coordinator
First Unitarian Church of Dallas 

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#4

Wilshire Baptist Church

Dallas, TX

The curriculum committee thanks you for the excellent presentationon Responsible Stewardship of Our Garden.

We were indeed fortunate to receive authoritative information  presented in such a casual, interactive way. 

You were an additional inspiration to many in the class who have the same philosophy and can influence the direction of the church. We would welcome your return at some future time if you are willing.

Mary Pfalzgraf
Curriculum Committee Chair 

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#5

Hi Tom,

Thanks for your participation in the Sustainability Summit last  week, and for sending the announcement.

Many of us enjoyed your presentation on Saturday. 

Aside from what you had to say about sustainability, it was  inspiring to hear from an entrepreneur whose main motivations go far beyond just making money.  In general, I thought that our  session contained a good variety of perspectives. 

Best Regards,

Steve Gilbert
Associate Professor
McCombs School of Business
The University of Texas at Austin  

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  #6

Subject: RE: UT Summit address

 
Dear Tom,

I was very impressed to hear your story.  The conviction that you have to practicing sustainable business is inspirational.  You are one of the first of the emerging sustainability entrepreneurs.

I enjoyed hearing from an entrepreneur who built a “conventional” business as a means of caring for the environment.

Thank you for believing in conservation of resources and sustainable business before it was the “hip new thing”.

 
Most sincerely,

Vivian Hill
Administrative Assistant
Applied Sustainability Center
University of Arkansas
Sam M. Walton College of Business

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#7

Re:  National Student Teach-In, hosted by the University of Texas at Arlington Students Environmental Society

“Tom Kemper slices into the global economy and invites us to take a hard look at how money connects our souls with pollutants in Pakistan, hungry bellies in Guatemala, and our great, great, grandkids’ need to run free beneath a blue sky.”

Jeff Howard, Asst. Professor
School of Urban & Public Affairs
University of Texas at Arlington