Les Thomas Sr. is a retired U.S. Air Force veteran, music artist, graduate of Leadership Oklahoma and Executive Director of Community Engagement at Urban Bridge in Oklahoma City. Known as the high-energy game-day hype man for Oklahoma State University football and basketball, Les brings joy, purpose and passion to everything he does.

A best selling author of "Three Levels of Influence" and a TEDx speaker, he's dedicated his life to helping others find fulfillment through faith, leadership and laughter. Whether in front of 60,000 fans or a room of leaders, Les reminds audiences that true success is doing what you love—and having fun while doing it.

Over the last 20-plus years, Derrick's passion for social and group dynamics has permeated every area of his life, but it shines brightest in mentorship. With his B.S. in Kinesiology (Recreation Management), M.A. in Theological Studies and experience in community and culture within education and corporate settings, Derrick has helped organizations recruit and equip mentors, implement mentorship programs and create safe spaces for mentors and their mentees to connect. In addition to his heart for mentorship, he is a husband, father, golfer, and gardener, an avid hugger and is driven by his faith to live a life full of laughter and love.