Scharenbroich to Keynote PEI Convention Kickoff Breakfast

Mark Scharenbroich, a motivational speaker, humorist and author, will serve as keynote speaker for the 2012 Kick-Off Breakfast at the PEI Convention, October 8. The PEI Convention will take place Oct. 7-10, 2012, in Las Vegas, Nev., at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Scharenbroich has a degree in mass communications from St. Cloud State University in Minnesota. During his time there, he wrote, directed and performed in a comedy troupe called “Mom’s Apple Pie” which performed throughout the Midwest in the ’70s. Scharenbroich later combined his comedy training with motivational speaking to form a communications company, Scharenbroich & Associates, Inc., and  is a noted expert in the area of leadership and engagement.

Scharenbroich’s new book, Nice Bike: Making Meaningful Connections on the Road of Life shares powerful stories based on the three actions steps of acknowledging, honoring and connecting.

The Kick-off Breakfast will be held Sunday, October 8 at 7:30 a.m. at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Tickets for the Kick-off Breakfast can be purchased on the PEI website, www.pei.org/show, or by calling PEI at (918) 494-9696.

Early PEI Convention registration, which includes admission to all educational sessions, the Trade Show, which will be held October 8-10, the PEI Industry Reception and NACS Welcome Reception, is $295 for PEI and NACS members and $495 for all other attendees. This Early Bird rate is only available through July 31. A daily rate also is available. For companies registering five or more attendees (spouses qualify) for full registration, PEI offers additional discounts.

Founded in 1951, PEI is comprised of more than 1,600 companies engaged in manufacturing and distributing equipment used in the fuel and fluid handling industry. Members are located in 50 states and 81 countries. PEI is the leading authority and source of information for the fuel and fluid handling equipment industry, and is committed to promoting the value of distributor services, and improving the business relationships and practices of its members. PEI is headquartered in Tulsa, Okla. For additional information on PEI or its membership, please contact Chris Bouldin at cbouldin@pei.org or visit www.pei.org.