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George A. Burk is a nationally recognized motivational speaker and trainer and resides in Scottsdale, Arizona. In May 1970, he was the sole survivor of 14 passengers in a military plane crash. The crew was enroute to Spokane, Washington to conduct an operational analysis. Ascending through 3000 feet, the aircraft experienced rapid de-compression and massive structural failure and crashed in the hills near Sonoma, California. He suffered severe burns and multiple internal injuries. Captain Burk spent 90 days in Intensive Care where he had two near death experiences, and spent 18 months in the hospital. He was medically retired from the Air Force in 1971. His awards include: The Bronze Star; Air Force Commendation Medal; Presidential Award for Outstanding Employee with a Disability; Department of Defense Outstanding Employee with a Disability; Department of the Navy Outstanding Employee with a Disability; Air Force Meritorious Civilian Service Award; the Adrian College, (Michigan) Alumni Achievement Award. In 1998, George was inducted into the Adrian College Athletic Hall of Fame. He was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree from Adrian College in 1963 and a Master of Arts degree from Webster University in 1975. George has over 25 years teaching experience at the university and community college level and is a contributing writer for several magazines and newsletters in the United States and Australia. He has appeared as a guest on a number of radio stations around the country and several local news stations in Phoenix, Arizona. In February, 2001, George’s story was profiled on the Discovery Health Channel; “Lifeforce: Overcoming Obstacles.” Video is available. Affiliations: Disabled American Veterans; Vietnam Veterans of America; Veterans of Foreign Wars; The Retired Officer’s Association; The National Rifle Association. George is the author of, “The Bridge Never Crossed - A Survivor’s Search forMeaning.” ISBN 1-888725-16-8. Available at publisher’s link at his web site; bn.com; amazon.com; Science & Humanities Press, PO Box 7151 Chesterfield, MO 63006-7151; 1.800.769.8568. www.scienceandhumanitiespress.com His second book, “Value Centered Leadership - A Survivors Strategy for Personal and Professional Growth” available at publisher’s link at his web site; bn.com; amazon.com and from Science & Humanities Press. Proceeds from both books benefit the New York Firefighter’s Burn Center FoundationFor more information visit: www.georgeburk.com; email: gburk@georgeburk.com 1.800.769.8568; Cell: 480.212.6321
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