Apostle Larry Bizette: Pastor, Baton Rouge Antioch Family Church, Senior Vice-President, Capital Bank & Company, Retired

Larry worked in the banking industry for twenty years as Senior Vice-President and Branch Administrator for Capital Bank & Trust Company. Larry was instrumental in establishing a Commercial and Retail Lending Program for branch officers, resulting in the portfolio growing from 3 million to 20 million dollars in a two-year period. He developed and implemented an Officer Call Program to attract new business in a declining economy, and deposits grew 49%. Larry earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Louisiana State University; degrees from the School of Banking of the South and University of Oklahoma Commercial Lending School; and a Master of Biblical Studies from Christian International School of Theology. Larry co-pastors the Baton Rouge Christian Center Church with his wife, Brenda. Larry is the Regional Director for the Network of Churches' Gulf Coast Region.

Rick Peterson has traveled nationally and internationally as a recognized speaker and corporate trainer. Rick has conducted conferences, workshops and consulted to companies - including Fortune 500 corporations such as Alcoa, Exxon, GM and Lockheed Martin, to mid-size businesses like G&K Services, Simpson Oil Ltd. and Aearo Corporation, to entrepreneurial firms and even the United States Department of Defense and NASA.

Drawing from over 25 years in business, including working for several Wall Street Investment companies, Rick is an exceptional inspirational and motivational speaker and market place minister. Currently a Regional Vice President for ROi Leadership International, a San Jose, CA corporate training and executive coaching company based in Silicon Valley, Rick is sought after as a speaker and executive coach, with an unique gift for being able to inspire and bring positive transformation in his clients and students. He currently lives in Baton Rouge, LA, USA.