Buddy TeasterBUDDY TEASTER has been president and CEO of Soles4Souls since 2012, the largest not-for-profit shoe and apparel social enterprise in the US. He has helped rebuild the board, expand partnerships, and extend Soles4Souls' global reach while doubling dow on the mission of disrupting the cycle of poverty.

Buddy was named to the National Retail Federation Foundation's 2018 List of People Shaping Retail's Future. Prior to Soles4Souls, he served as Chief Network Officer for the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO), a non-profit organization committed to developing better leaders through education and idea exchange. His extensive speaking experience includes topics ranging from leadership and philanthropy to managing excess inventory and social enterprise.

Buddy, a committed ultra-runner, has completed nearly seventy ultra-marathons. He and his wife Becca have been married since 1992 and have two delightful daughters and two semi-okay dogs. Read More Read Less