Master of Ceremonies

Ransom W. Stephens, Ph.D.

Public Speaker

The Master of Ceremonies runs the show, keeps it running and makes certain that it unfolds as desired

“Ransom is the best MC. Bar none.”

- Jane Ganahl, Founder and Director of Litquake: The San Francisco Literary Festival

“The success of our event was due to Ransom’s great energy, calm yet commanding stage presence, sense of humor and generous enthusiasm.”

- Frances Lefkowitz, Body + Soul.

The MC...

• performs a tone-setting welcome speech
• works with organizers to maintain the schedule
• maintains event continuity both in theme and tenor
• provides information and guidance to attendees
• keeps the speakers calm and provides stellar introductions
• coordinates the technical aspects of the event with the sound and video engineers

“Ransom speaks with a spark and appropriate flair.”

-David Critchley, District Manager Agilent Technologies

Ransom will

• work with your team from the planning stage to the aftermath to guarantee a successful event
• research your other speakers to provide flattering custom introductions that maintain your message
• run the whole show if you need him to

“Very much a team player.”