For nearly 15 years, Darvis “Doc” Patton represented Fortune 500 companies as a professional world class sprinter. This experience, coupled with three storied Olympic appearances and a tenacious, relatable spirit make Patton, what some would call, a life study at consistently overcoming the insurmountable.

Patton’s commonsensical and conversational approach to navigating the peaks and valleys of personal and professional growth are relatable and enduring.

And, whether he’s speaking to school-aged children, training aspiring athletes or coaching business executives, his been-there-done-that resilience is a testament to the importance of dedication, accountability and perseverance –characteristics he learned from his mentor, andthose he says, define a champion