Mike Penn’s Bio
Mike Penn worked his way through college playing in a rock band, and worked full time as a police officer. His goal was to fly a jet fighter in the United States Navy, land on an aircraft carrier, and fly faster than the speed of sound.
For Captain Mike Penn, flying the A-4 Skyhawk, A-7E Corsair II, and the F-4J Phantom, exceeded his goals.
Captain Mike Penn is a Distinguished Naval Graduate, and lived the movies “An Officer and a Gentleman” and “Topgun”, Mike enjoyed the life of a commercial airline pilot, check pilot, chief pilot and flight manager at the most successful airline in the world, Southwest Airlines.
Mike Penn’s military decorations include the:
- Distinguished Flying Cross
- Bronze Star, with combat “V”
- POW Medal
- Air Medal with Combat “V”
- Navy Commendation Medal with Combat ”V”
- Two Purple Hearts.
Beyond and above any and all professional experiences Mike has enjoyed, is the life and time with his wife, three children and four grandchildren. Although he is professionally, Captain Mike Penn, the role in his life he cherishes the most is simply known as husband to his great wife, JJ, and “Dad” to his kids and “Pop” to his grandchildren.
Captain Mike Penn’s presentations will exemplify the importance of leadership from the heart, never, ever giving up, choices, attitude, customer service, and teamwork.
Captain Mike Penn’s Keynote speeches will show the importance of leadership, humility, softening your heart, and P.O.S. – Positively Outrageous Service that exceeds expectations.
To book a winner and a hero for your next meeting – contact – Captain Mike Penn.