Rich Hopkins
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Rich Hopkins is a professional speaker and presentations coach based in Spokane, Washington.
With extensive experience in the theater as well as the boardroom, he teaches his clients how to hone their messages to a fine point, and deliver them in a concise and memorable fashion.
In 2006, Rich participated in Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking, placing 3rd out of nearly 30,000 contestants worldwide.
Hopkin's website is RichHopkins.net.
Born with a congenital defect causing his left leg to slowly deteriorate into his adulthood, he survived many experimental surgeries at both the University of Wisconsin and the University of Iowa which enabled him to walk until January 9, 2006. On April 25, 2006, Rich submitted to a below-the-knee amputation of his left foot, in hopes of continuing an active lifestyle.
Rich is married to Kristianne Hopkins, and has 5 children living at home.
