Basketball Analyst, Dick Vitale, To Deliver Keynote Address At VIPAR Heavy Duty IMPACT Conference

Basketball Analyst, Dick Vitale, To Deliver Keynote Address At VIPAR Heavy Duty IMPACT Conference

Vitale's address will draw on lessons learned throughout his sports career as an educator, coach and analyst, and how they apply to the business world.

Dick Vitale

Dick Vitale, college basketball analyst for ABC Sports and ESPN, will serve as the keynote speaker at the 2019 VIPAR Heavy Duty IMPACT Conference on Thursday, Oct. 24 in San Antonio, Texas.

Vitale, known as college basketball’s top analyst and ambassador, will share his motivational approach to facing challenges and opportunities head-on to win the “Game of Life.” Vitale’s address will draw on lessons learned throughout his sports career as an educator, coach and analyst, and how they apply to the business world.

“Dick Vitale’s passion, optimism and enthusiastic style have made a significant impact on the sports world, to those around him and through his many philanthropic causes,” said Jeff Paul, vice president of marketing, VIPAR Heavy Duty. “His thorough knowledge of the game and dedication to his craft and his community is a sentiment that will resonate with our stockholders, supplier partners and industry associates. We look forward to an inspired keynote address.”

The VIPAR Heavy Duty IMPACT Conference will be held Oct. 20 – 25, at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country in San Antonio, Texas.

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