TENNESSEE INVENTORS ASSOCIATION
Past Guest Speakers
The TIA was honored to have these Guest Speakers enlighten our membership in their area of expertise. (More speakers to be added soon.)
If you would like to be a Guest Speaker in person or via SKYPE please contact TIA President Keith Waters rkh2os@comcast.net
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VICTORY HARBIN
Owner & Creative Director
Social Media & Online Marketing
1895 Louisville Rd Alcoa, TN 37701
865-282-2399
“Social media marketing”
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DON SKAGGS
President KY Inventors Network
Lexington & Louisville KY
Helping inventors and entrepreneurs for the past 20 years.
“Inventing 101”
Louisville, KY
JOHN KECK
3 Degree Advertising
135 Fox Rd. Suite J
Knoxville, TN 37922
865-824-0164
“Marketing your product or business”
FRED MARTIN
MSEE, Patent Agent
PC Consulting
1915 Kindred Way
Sevierville, TN 37876
865-313-6018
“Patenting 101”
JOHN HAVENER
Freelance Writer & Patented Inventor
John is a consulting Chemical Engineer, a Free Lance Writer and has himself amassed 25 Issued US Patents.
Cleveland, TN
BARRY ANDERSON
Patented Inventor | Eco Flaps
Inventor / Entrepreneur of the EcoFlaps Aerodynamic Flap for 18 wheelers.
“Bringing your product to market”
Knoxville, TN
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DALE BURRESS
Patented Inventor | Author
Patented “Trailer Ball” Trailer theft prevention device.
“Your invention journey what to expect.”
Knoxville, TN
EDDIE & NIC TURNER
Patented Inventor | Entrepreneur
Patented Smart Dolly
“Promoting and Licensing your invention.”
Sevierville, TN
BRIAN CHURCH
Co-Founder Ideashares
Brian is also the Co-Founder of Ideashares, a virtual idea incubator, that helps entrepreneurs, inventors and ideators take their ideas from "paper napkin to profit."
Nashville, TN
EDDIE HANEBUTH
Prototyping Solutions
Prototyping Solutions,
“3D printing - your prototype.”
One of the largest Stsratasys 3D Printer resellers in North America, is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama and covers the Southeast US.
Birmingham, AL
CARRIE JESKE
Will It Launch ASOTV
JOEL BROWN
Patented Inventor | Entrepreneur
“The inventing journey - helpful insight”
Custom manufactures ruggedized, audio-visual systems for both government and civilian use.
Knoxville, TN
KENNETH SPAFFORD
Patent Attorney
Kenneth C. Spafford is a patent attorney who provides legal advice in all areas of intellectual property law.
Knoxville, TN
ROBERT GANT & SYDNEY BURCHELL
(TIA) Member Robert Gant & his star student Sydney Burchell
Ms Burchell discussed her research project that made her the Southern Appalachian Science Fair Grand Champion.
Knoxville, TN
JOHN SIMPSON
Superhydropbobic
Discussed Superhydrophobic, how it is one of the most interesting scientific phenomenons.
Knoxville, TN
WALT WILLIAMS
SCORE Greater Knoxville
SCORE Experience in Financial Analysis and Costing. Very knowledgeable in Internet Marketing. Provides guidance with email marketing strategy and program development.
Knoxville, TN
VIG SHERRILL
Business Owner | Entrepreneur
Mr. Sherrill enlightened our membership to Graphene, one of the most important substances ever discovered.
Knoxville, TN
JOHN CLEAVES
Patented Inventor | Entrepreneur
TOM KULAGA
Knox Patents, Patent Attorney
Past TIA President,
Enlightened the membership with an in-depth 3 Part Series - Idea to Patent.
Knoxville, TN
BRUCE HAYES
Director, TSBDC
Bruce Hayes Director, Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC)
Knoxville, TN TSBDC Office provides existing business assistance including, but not limited to: business growth planning, government contracting guidance, international trade guidance, sources of capital, & social media strategy guidance.
JIM COCHRAN & STACY CHAMBERS
Patented Inventors | Entrepreneurs
Jim & Stacy Co-founders of the Hooky
Thread your hook in a second!
Discussed the inventing journey & trade shows.
Knoxville, TN
CLIFF CAUDILL
Chairman, Greater Knoxville SCORE
AREAS OF EXPERTISE SCORE
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Business Finance & Accounting
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Manufacturing & Product Development
Knoxville, TN
BEN NIBALI
President Aptus DesignWorks
APTUS DesignWorks provides businesses with the tools and expertise needed to turn a great product idea into a successful product ready to ship.
Alcoa, TN
CARL PAPA
Patented Inventor Pin High Pro
Past TIA President,
Patented Inventor of the Pin High Pro golf aid. Enlightened our membership with his inventing journey.
Knoxville, TN