Ron Fournier

Ron Fournier is a former political writer for The Associated Press who has teamed up with former senior Bush strategist Matthew Dowd and former senior advisor to President Clinton Doug Sosnik to author Applebee's America: What Political, Business, and Religious Leaders Can Learn from Each Other. The book explains how politicians, business leaders and religious leaders must adapt in order to succeed in this era of immense change. He brings a wealth of knowledge to every presentation.

Former chief political writer for The Associated Press, the world's oldest and largest news organization, Fournier reported on Congress, the White House and actions of both major parties that impacted the national political landscape. Fournier delivers humorous and serious insights gained from his years working as chief political writer for the 1998 midterms and the 2000 Presidential campaign.