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Steve and Lisa James
Unleash the Power of Positivity with nationally renowned presenters, producers and recording artists, Steve and Lisa James as they use their vast array of talents to engage students, teachers, parents, leaders and communities with vital uplifting messages!
Steve and Lisa James have performed for millions, entertaining and inspiring audiences at international, national and community events from Switzerland to Japan and across the U.S. They have been featured presenters for such organizations as the US Conference of Mayors, National Governor’s Association, Points of Light/Corporation for National Community Service, and the Kennedy Center’s Community of Caring.
Some of Steve and Lisa’s Utah credits include ABC’s Dancing with the Utah Stars, Utah Governor’s Galas, FM 100 Christmas Concert series and performances in the Capitol Theatre, Abravanel Hall, Marriott Center, Jenae Wagner Theatre, Kingsbury Hall, Salt Lake Convention Center, Scera Arts Center, Covey Center and the Spring-Mobile stadium.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]A songwriter, producer and CEO of Something Good Inc., Steve is the creator of a national award-winning children’s music series, a key component of Utah’s prevention curriculum in elementary schools. This positive music series also received the National Parenting Center Seal of Approval. In addition to giving more than 2000 assemblies throughout the U.S. and Canada (many with Lisa), Steve is also known for his inspiring keynotes, workshops and trainings for educational, community, corporate and government groups.
Steve and Lisa are known for “breaking down the silos” to create community-mobilizing events that not only bring out the masses, but increase awareness and involvement in coalitions and revitalize programs. Their popular music, assemblies, community concerts and trainings are the perfect way to strengthen communities.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” fullwidth=”yes” background_color=”#ffffff” css=”.vc_custom_1576534143976{padding-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1576531703828{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”51″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”fadeInUp” css=”.vc_custom_1576635528886{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1576635544900{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]
Barbara Smith
Barbara is the Director of the Utah Family Partnership; a non-profit that works with parents and schools for children’s success. She is the chair of the Davis Technology College’s Foundation Board and serves on the First Lady of Utah’s Uplift Families Board of Directors. Barbara served on the Davis School District School Board for 24 years; serving as president for 8 years. She was also on the Davis Technology College’s Board of Trustees for 22 years, serving as President for 11. Nationally she has been board member and president of the Advocates for School Trust Lands, and the National Federation of Urban/Suburban School Districts.
She has been a member of the Governor’ s Literacy Commission, the Utah Early Childhood Council Executive Committee, Utah PTA Board of Directors, Utah School Boards Board of Directors, Davis County the Council of Governments, and the Davis United Way Steering Committee.
Barbara has presented locally and nationally on such topics as Parent Engagement, Parenting Skills, Leadership, Community Engagement, Safety and Substance Abuse Issues, and Gifted Education. She has a BS in Communications and an MBA. She is married to Scott Smith. They are the parents of three with four grandchildren.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1576534158615{padding-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1576531703828{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”384″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”fadeInDown” css=”.vc_custom_1576637256114{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1576636957367{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]
James Arrington
James is a business man, humanitarian, father of 6, professional communicator and creative director with a passion for lifting burdens where he is able. His wife Shelby and he have adopted 3 of their children from Haiti and China, and currently all 6 children are teenagers.
As a professional communications specialist and creative director James understands the power of messages and the influence they have on social psychology. When his children were in Elementary school he was first introduced to the music and messages created by Steve and Lisa James and found them to be a powerful way to teach valuable lessons to his kids during their formative years. Now he is dedicated to helping other families similarly benefit.
His agency called Pukrufus provides creative services for professional marketers and businesses. Among other things they provide communication services, branding, website design and development, graphic design, product design, and print brokering.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]