Jeff Thredgold

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Money & Music

The Recession's Over! Now What?

U.S. Economic & Financial Outlook: Your Money, Your World, Your Family…The Future

Summary Profile

Jeff Thredgold is President of Thredgold Economic Associates, a professional speaking and economic consulting company based near Salt Lake City, Utah.      

Jeff is the only economist in the world to have ever received the international designation of CSP, or Certified Speaking Professional, the highest earned designation in professional speaking.

He has served the past 14 years as economic consultant to $52 billion Zions Bancorporation, which has banks in nine states.  His career also includes 23 years with $100 billion banking giant KeyCorp, where he served as Senior Vice President and Chief Economist. 

He is a member of four national forecast panels, including Blue Chip Financial Forecasts and those of USA TODAY and the Associated Press.  Jeff has appeared dozens of times on CNBC-TV...the nation's business network, as well as numerous appearances on CNN. 

Jeff has been writing a weekly economic and financial newsletter, now entitled the Tea Leaf, for 36 years.  His latest book, econAmerica, was released by major publisher Wiley & Sons. Other books include A Parent's Letter to My Children in School; Economy by Thredgold; and On The One Hand...The Economist's Joke Book. 

He served as an adjunct professor of finance at the University of Utah for 16 years.  He is a former member of both the Economic Advisory Committee of the American Bankers Association and the Economic Policy Committee of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Programs:

Winds of Change...Politics & the Economy in 2012
Jeff takes his audience on an entertaining, informative, and humorous "tour" of the U.S. economy, financial markets, education, employment, the global economy, government, and the future. A review of major political issues & personalities is featured. Plenty of time for Q&A is included as well.

U.S. Economic & Financial Outlook...2012
An entertaining, informative, and humorous "tour" of the U.S. and global economies, financial markets, education, employment, retirement, and more. Jeff provides a clear and focused picture of what's happening in the economy and how it affects the future of your finances or your industry. Plenty of time for Q&A is included as well.

Money & Music

Looking for something new for your next luncheon or dinner event or client function?  Money & Music is a distinct and engaging program that combines the talents of Jeff Thredgold with his wife, pop violinist and recording artist Lynnette Thredgold. First, Jeff takes your audience on a fascinating and humorous tour of the economy and financial markets, revealing critical insights and dispelling common myths along the way. Then enjoy the incomparable musical entertainment of Lynnette, playing a passionate and energetic blend of pop, classical, Latin, blues and jazz-all on the violin. This dynamic duo might be just the ticket for your next special occasion.

Recent client comments:

"We have received nothing but raves from our members. Your session received the highest rating of any session during the three day conference. The presentation was informative, well paced and most importantly, fun!"
-Northwest Public Power Association

"Jeff's presentation on the economy was spot-on. Amidst all of the gloom and doom, it's so refreshing to hear a leading economist who has a firm grasp on reality, but is also an optimist who still believes in the resiliency, ingenuity and greatness of America and her citizens."
-Strategic Planning Group

"You were great! And, yes, economics can be 'entertaining and humorous.' Early feedback shows that yours may have been one of the best overall sessions we have ever had."
-Metal Treating Institute

"Your 'A' performance received rave reviews. I think the best indicator of my satisfaction with your performance is that I have already hired you to speak at our annual convention in October."
-American Meat Institute

"You received the highest marks of any of our speakers. It is unusual for us to bring in an economist for a conference on real estate law. We took a big risk, and you made us look good."
-ARELLO (Association of Real Estate License Law Officials)

"As a meeting planner, I always worry about how a speaker will be received. In your case, the concern was wasted."
-Recreation Vehicle Industry Association