Dave Alpern

Dave Alpern

Keynote Speaker: President of Joe Gibbs Racing & Author of "Taking the Lead"

Dave Alpern Biography

Dave Alpern began his career with Joe Gibbs Racing in 1993 as an unpaid intern. Since then he has held nearly every position in the front office, including overseeing consumer products, communications, and sponsorships before being named team president in 2015.

As one of the longest-tenured executives in the sport, Alpern has seen the team grow from 18 employees to nearly 600 and has worked with C-level executives for many of the world’s top brands, such as Toyota, FedEx, Mars, Stanley, the Coca-Cola Company, and Comcast. Alpern had been invited to the White House on multiple occasions after winning NASCAR championships in 2000, 2002, 2005, 2015, and 2019.

Born in Frankfurt, Germany, as the son of a high-ranking CIA official, he returned to the States at age two and grew up just outside the nation’s capital in Northern Virginia. He attended Oakton High School (along with childhood friend J. D. Gibbs, the son of Hall of Fame Washington Redskins head coach Joe Gibbs) and earned a degree in communications from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. His plans to pursue an MBA were put on hold in 1993 when he was offered an internship with Coach Gibbs, which led to a move to Charlotte, North Carolina, and a one-company career that is now in its third decade.

Alpern is a regular university guest lecturer, particularly at the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School for both their undergraduate and graduate business programs. He also enjoys corporate speaking, delivering keynotes for many of the brands who work with JGR.

Alpern has been married to his college sweetheart, Stacey, for 28 years, and they have three sons: twins who recently graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an audio engineer who graduated from Belmont University in Nashville. His interests include snow skiing, snowboarding, surfing, and playing an occasional round of golf. He is also an avid fan of the Washington Commanders, Capitals, and the Carolina Tar Heels.

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Dave Alpern Videos

Dave Alpern | ManUp Charlotte 2021
Dave Alpern | Human Touch: Resolve
Dave Alpern | Rapid Fire

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What topics does Dave Alpern speak about?

Dave Alpern is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Leadership, Business, Business Leadership, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Executive Leadership, Business Growth, Consulting, Sports and Manufacturing.

Where does Dave Alpern travel from?

Dave Alpern generally travels from Charlotte, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Dave Alpern?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dave Alpern for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dave Alpern for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Dave Alpern or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Dave Alpern is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Authors, Leadership and Business. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dave Alpern for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Dave Alpern generally travels from Charlotte, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jason Young, Scott Pruett and Jeff Hammond. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dave Alpern for an upcoming event.

Dave Alpern Videos

Dave Alpern | ManUp Charlotte 2021
Dave Alpern | Human Touch: Resolve
Dave Alpern | Rapid Fire
Dave Alpern | Losing J.D. Gibbs, accepting his job

Dave Alpern Reviews

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  • How do I book Dave Alpern to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dave Alpern for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Dave Alpern, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Dave Alpern or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Dave Alpern for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Dave Alpern, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dave Alpern, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Dave Alpern speak about?

    Dave Alpern is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Leadership, Business, Business Leadership, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Executive Leadership, Business Growth, Consulting, Sports and Manufacturing.
  • Where does Dave Alpern travel from?

    Dave Alpern generally travels from Charlotte, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Dave Alpern?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dave Alpern for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dave Alpern for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Dave Alpern or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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