Dr. Mark Warner

Synergy Keynote Speaker

Dr. Warner is the Senior Vice President for Student Affairs and University Planning at James Madison University. He has worked in Higher Education for over thirty years in various capacities.  He is a tenured, full-professor and has taught a leadership class for over twenty-five years. In 1998, Dr. Warner was the recipient of the “James Madison Distinguished Teaching Award”. Dr. Warner also co-created and facilitates an executive leadership development program for professionals, which has garnered national and international attention. He earned his Doctorate from the University of Virginia, and also has Educational Specialist, Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees from James Madison University.

Dr. Warner has been a leadership consultant and speaker in the business, government, education and faith sectors. A major focus of his is Servant Leadership. His engagements number in the hundreds, and have included organizations such as Merck Pharmaceuticals, National Management Association, U.S. Marshals, the University of Virginia Foundation, Babson College, the FBI Academy, and the International Leadership Association. He has also been a speaker internationally in countries such as Belgium, China, Canada, the Czech Republic, and Spain. He has also taught courses in Honduras, Italy and Austria.
 
Dr. Warner co-authored the book, Inspiring Leadership: It’s Not About the Power. In addition he wrote the book, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Enhancing Self-Esteem, which is in its 12th printing. Dr. Warner has written extensively in the fields of leadership, business and wellness promotion. Dr. Warner spoke at a TEDx event in 2016: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdhVoGZDUs0
 
Dr. Warner lives at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia with his wife, Jennie.
​They have two daughters, Sarah and Katie. ​