Although Drew's successful football career began at South River High School in South River, NJ where he followed Joe Theismann as quarterback, his Big Time career started in 1973 when he joined the Dallas Cowboys as a free agent. Football history was made with his "Hail Mary" pass reception from Roger Staubach that sealed a 1975 NFC playoff game victory. He went on to play in Super Bowls X (1976) , XII (1978) and XIII (1979). As an effective team leader, he served as the offensive captain for four years and was the Cowboys' NFL Man of the Year nominee in 1980.
   Drew's experiences on and off the playing field have helped make him the successful, personable businessman that he is today. Those experiences include radio and television sports broadcasting, professional speaking in the corporate world and building the Drew Pearson Companies, which manufacture licensed headwear for professional ball teams, Walt Disney and other entities.
   Success stories usually reveal the humanitarian attributes of those stories' heroes. Drew Pearson is no exception. He sponsors the Annual Drew Pearson All Start Banquet for scholarships in memory of his late father, Samuel, and his late brother, Carey.
   Come hear and meet Drew! You'll be glad you did!!

American Airlines is the “Official Airline Carrier” for the 2008 NIADA Convention and Expo. Special meeting fares are available by calling American Airlines Meeting Services Desk at 800-433-1790. A 5% discount off the lowest applicable published airfare will be available. Please use STARfile authorization number A7368AM.

Exhibitors/Sponsors - Kimberly Cook
Speakers - Georgia Brown