Real Life Feedback
Some of the most influential minds in health and business have heard Dr. Hunnicutt speak. The numerous endorsements below demonstrate Dr. Hunnicutt’s ability to lead audiences and engage participants at every level.

"On behalf of General Motors and the Detroit Medical Center, I express our deep gratitude for your preparation and delivery of an outstanding dinner presentation. As you know, one of my main concerns was keeping our attendees alert, attentive and engaged over dinner following a long, hard day of lectures. You exceeded my expectations with your outstanding and very entertaining delivery of both theory and very pragmatic strategic approaches to corporate wellness programs. Your mastery of your subject matter was clearly evident in your authoritative delivery. You were right on target, meeting the needs of GM to enhance physician understanding of wellness and obesity. The evaluations rated your presentation very high (3.79 out of 4.0)." -Mark Upfal, MD, MPH, Corporate Medical Director, Detroit Medical Center Occupational Health Services 

"Thank you for your excellent presentation, Understanding the Seven Critical Benchmarks of Workplace Wellness Success...Your presentation was clearly one of the highlights of the meeting and member reaction was overwhelmingly positive. Many of those in attendance commented that yours was among the very best presentations, providing valuable insights into a topic of increasing importance to our members. We recognize a great deal of time and effort went into your preparation and we are very grateful.” —Ann Brockhaus, ORC Worldwide

“I think David Hunnicutt is a superb public speaker. His stage presence, charisma, articulation, and knowledge give him the knack to explain things clearly, concisely, and with enthusiasm. I’ve been to a lot of conferences and heard many speakers, and I can’t think of any who exceed David’s blend of expertise, humor, and ability. He’s a truly outstanding public speaker and he’s the kind of person we need in the health promotion and wellness field. Always exciting, dynamic, and informative. It’s an absolute pleasure to listen to him.” —Donald Gemson, MD, Medical Director, Merrill Lynch

"As you see from the evaluation summary I have attached, you were a smash! In addition to the evaluation information, we have been approached by at least two other state organizations about securing you to speak at their meetings, and the TCHWI committee has heard from many who didn't attend, but wish they had. The discussion of health and wellness in the workplace has a new high profile in the Charleston area." —Deb Campeau, Director of Business and Government Relations, Trident Health Systems

“As a member of the TriCounty Health and Wellness Initiative and a physician who specializes in wellness, I'd like to personally thank you for your outstanding keynote address and breakout session you delivered last Friday...the information you shared is invaluable to me in my professional endeavors...Every single business leader in this country needs to hear what you have to say!.” —Ann G. Kulze MD, MD, President Just Wellness, LLC

“Thank you so much for giving such a great presentation to the leaders of the North Central Conference Health Association last week. We very much appreciated your futuristic insight into college health. GREAT Job!.” —Allen Allery, University of North Dakota

“It’s been my pleasure to hear David Hunnicutt speak on several occasions. I’ve found him to be a rare combination of a speaker who’s both motivational and inspirational as well as able to provide a lot of information in a short period of time. As a result of several presentations by David Hunnicutt, Coney Island Hospital is now prepared to move forward with a worksite wellness program. It would be fair to call him a “guru” of wellness in this day and age, and someone who I think will help not only Coney Island Hospital, but also a lot of other companies and institutions create well workplaces for their employees.” —Brian Palmer, Associate Executive Director, Coney Island Hospital

“I want to thank you for your closing keynote address at our recent International Cardiovascular Health Conference…I don’t believe that we could have asked for a closing keynote that was more fitting or inspirational to those in attendance.” —Claude Lenfant, MD, Director, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute  

“David is the best in the business from a worksite wellness standpoint… You can’t get better than David, for sure.” —Bill Baun, MD Anderson Cancer Center

“David is concise, very motivating, organized, and just a wonderful speaker…he holds your attention, there is no question about it...when David is up there, the audience is really with him.” —Richard E. Collins, MD, The Cooking Cardiologist  

“Dr. David Hunnicutt is one of the most dynamic speakers I have ever heard. He has presented at our conferences, and has consistently received top ratings in his evaluations. He is a charismatic leader who has a unique ability to inspire and lead people.” —Michael P. O'Donnell, PhD, Editor in Chief and President, American Journal of Health Promotion

“David is extremely well-read. David’s message is very pertinent and to the point and his delivery is excellent. His energetic style enables him to hold the audience’s attention for hours. One of the best speakers I’ve ever heard!” —Donald Crane, MD, Corporate Medical Director (Ret.) Caterpillar, Inc.

“I’ve had the pleasure to hear David Hunnicutt speak on more than one occasion and have found his knowledge of today’s wellness and health promotion issues to be outstanding. David’s seminars and workshops not only stimulate his audience to think about and identify problems that are facing them, but he also challenges them in seeking solutions to these problems. His energy, enthusiasm, and ability to engage his audience make him a very effective public spokesperson for our industry. He does an excellent job!” —Bill Lown, Associate Director, Center for Corporate Wellness, Mount Sinai NYU Health

“David Hunnicutt spoke at our first ever Department of Defense Population Health and Health Promotion Conference and he was excellent. He was able to direct his message to the military audience with skill and style. We really enjoyed his presentation and hope to have him back again soon!” —Sally Vickers, Program Manager for Training, Navy Environmental Health Center

“I’ve known David Hunnicutt for a number of years in this business and I am consistently impressed by his ability to concisely express important insights into the relationship between health and job performance.” —Richard Service, Editor, Business & Health Magazine

“David always gives an energetic, pertinent, engaging presentation. He brings up appropriate points for whatever audience he has. And he does a good job in conveying the latest in health promotion theory and practice. He does a very good job of connecting with his audience.” —Scott Young, Operations Leader, Health & Lifestyle Management Div., Blue Cross Blue Shield of RI

“David is one of the national leaders of the worksite wellness movement today…he presents the issues in a very clear way…he communicates enthusiasm and generates interest for worksite wellness on a local and national level.” —Bill Waters, Deputy Director, Rhode Island Department of Health

“David has something very special. I’m a discerning audience member, and I have never heard another keynote done to the level that David does them. He is incredible. He is entertaining, informative, powerful, and motivational. He is the best speaker I have ever heard.” —Fern Carness, MPH, RN, FAWHP, President, Carness Health Management

“David Hunnicutt has a rare gift that allows those who meet and talk to him to come away inspired and excited about the challenges in their lives. He has made a significant contribution to our organization and has an open invitation to return any time.” —Mike Perko, PhD, Department Chair, Health Sciences, University of Alabama 

“Thanks for your participation in the Eastern Region Summit Conference… I want you to know that you were a very large part of our success!” —Richard Loomis, Exec. Dir., US Chamber of Commerce, Office of Chamber of Commerce Relations

“Thank you for providing one of the most entertaining and thought provoking sessions I have ever sat through...and everyone there echoed that same sentiment. Your insights into the 'state of the American workplace' and its need for a commitment to employee wellness were timely and right on target!” —Debby Dale Mason, Vice President, Government Relations and Community Improvement, Nashville Chamber of Commerce

“The program you gave was truly outstanding and demonstrated your invaluable expertise regarding healthy living and healthy lifestyles...We commend you for being an exemplary role model who motivates people...the audience was impressed with your positive energy...simply, well done!” —Jackie Wilmarth, Program Director, Center for Advanced Nursing Practice, Bryan LGH Medical Center  

“Thanks to you, our conference was a huge success...This conference would not be possible without the wonderful and diverse talent that is brought by presenters such as you...Thank you for your part in creating a learning atmosphere for our colleagues!” —Kari Kilbride, Conference Co-Chair, Fairview Health Services