The NWCA will kick off the 2011 Convention with another featured speaker from the wrestling community who has made a name for himself in the business world. 

Joe Galli a former wrestler and four year starter from the University of North Carolina and the current CEO of the TTi Group will be the NWCA Convention Featured Opening Luncheon Speaker. 

Galli has been the Chief Executive Officer of the TTi Group since 2006. TTi is the global leader in power tools, outdoor power equipment and floor care sales of 3.5 billion per year. The corporation’s brands include Milwaukee, Ryobi, Homelite, Hoover, Dirt Devil, AEG, Vax and Stiletto. 

Amongst his many business accomplishments Galli was the President and COO of Amazon.com, he was the Director and Chief Executive Officer of Newell Rubbermaid Inc., he also held many high level management positions, including the President of Worldwide Power Tools and Accessories. 

Galli has a Bachelor Degree of Science in Business Administration from UNC and he also obtained an MBA from Loyola College.

He is an avid supporter of the UNC Wrestling Program as they look to build a Top 5 program. 

Galli will deliver his speech to the wrestling coaches in attendance on Friday, August 5th at noon. 

The NWCA Convention will take place at the Harbor Beach Marriott in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The full schedule can be found on the NWCA Convention Page which is listed below.

For more information visit the NWCA website (http://www.nwcaonline.com/nwcawebsite/events/nwcaconvention.aspx) or call the NWCA Office at 717-653-8009