About

Army veteran, burn survivor, actor, motivational speaker, New York Times best-selling author and Dancing with the Stars season 13 winner.  

J.R has traveled the world speaking with troops at various bases, as well as serving as keynote speaker for numerous major corporate events, non-profits, Universities and Fortune 500 companies. 

J.R. devotes himself to spreading his message of resilience and optimism.

Hear how J.R. took his own personal tragedy and reinvented his life, inspiring others along the way. His message is universal: “Change isn’t bad if you are willing to adapt; your path in life is decided by your own ability to adapt and overcome.

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