2025 Speaker

John Ruga

Keynote speaker John Ruga brings decades of experience and invaluable insights from growing Northeast Precast from a small manufacturing center for precast basements to one of the largest precast industry operations in the United States. His engaging presentations blend practical knowledge with visionary perspectives, inspiring audiences to embrace innovation and sustainable practices.

Most recently, John’s collaboration with three-time American League MVP and 10-time Major League Baseball All-Star Mike Trout made headlines. They are working to create Trout National – The Reserve in Vineland, NJ. This world-class 18-hole, par-72 golf championship course is being routed by golf icon Tiger Woods’ TGR Design, and is slated for completion in 2025.

John, who grew up in a small South Jersey community, believes strongly in working hard to give back to the people around him. His Christian faith is woven into his everyday business decisions, in how he treats his wife Lorie, employees, customers, and community.

2024 Speaker

Rebekah Gregory

Rebekah is not just a survivor; she’s a beacon of strength, resilience, and unwavering courage. A renowned inspirational speaker, Rebekah captivates audiences with her powerful story of triumph over tragedy.

2023 Speaker

Skeeter Heritage, Jr.

Skeeter Heritage, Jr. is the President and fourth generation leader of Heritage’s Dairy Stores. The company opened the first-ever convenient store in South Jersey in 1957, and now has 32 stores and more than 500 employees in Camden, Gloucester, Salem, and Cumberland counties.

2022 Speaker

Sam Thevanayagam

Born and raised in a Christian home in Sri Lanka, Sam’s parents’ example fostered his faith, teaching him the power of unconditional love. Today, He and his wife, Danilyn, carry this love on to their five children.

2021 Speaker

Judge Nelson A. Diaz – Senior Partner At Dilworth Paxson LLP

Having served as our first event keynote speaker in 1992, we are delighted to have the Honorable Judge Nelson A. Diaz return for the 30th Annual Gloucester County Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast event.

2020 Speaker

Chad Williams – Former Navy Seal and author of “Seal of God”

Part memoir, part evangelism piece, SEAL of God follows Chad’s journey through the grueling Naval Ops training and onto the streets of Iraq, where he witnessed the horrors of war up close. Along the way, Chad shares his own radical conversion story and talks about how he draws on his own experiences as a SEAL to help others better understand the depths of Christ’s sacrifice and love.