General Peter Pace Speaker & Booking Information

Peter Pace (born November 5, 1945) is a retired United States Marine Corps general who served as the 16th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the first Marine appointed to the United States' highest-ranking military office. Appointed by President George W. Bush, Pace succeeded U.S. Air Force General Richard Myers on September 30, 2005. His other four-star assignments include being the 6th Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from October 1, 2001 to August 12, 2005 and as Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Southern Command from September 8, 2000 to September 30, 2001. The Secretary of Defense Robert Gates announced on June 8, 2007, that he would advise the President not to renominate Pace for a second term. Pace retired from the Marine Corps and stepped down as Chairman on October 1, 2007. He was replaced by Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Michael Mullen. As Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Peter Pace was entrusted with leading the ever vigilant mission to maintain the highest level of security for the U.S. and its allies throughout the world. With more than 40 years of leadership experience as his guide—from Vietnam combat veteran to presidential military advisor—Pace impresses upon his listeners the vital role of maintaining personal integrity and using a moral compass to anchor and direct their lives, no matter their sphere of influence. In his compelling presentation, Pace provides an analysis of today's gravest domestic, international and cyber terrorist threats, how predictable military responses aren't always the answer, and how each organization must mitigate their own level of risk. Believing that genuine leaders have the responsibility to mentor and motivate, Pace empowers audience members to rise and meet the current challenges everywhere—on the battlefield, in the boardroom and in life.