Keppler Speakers is proud to announce the acquisition of The Clifford Agency, a Washington, DC area speakers bureau specializing in high content business and current affairs speakers. Chris Clifford, founder and president of The Clifford Agency, will become Director of Business Development at Keppler Speakers while maintaining his relationship with previous clients and customers.

Clifford has 20 years experience in the lecture industry. Prior to forming The Clifford Agency, he held leadership positions with the Cosby Bureau and the CC&L Speakers Group. “I made the decision to join Keppler because it was a win-win for both bureaus,” says Clifford. “By teaming with an industry leader and innovator like Keppler, Clifford Agency customers are going to reap benefits from Keppler’s extensive resources, and Clifford Agency speakers will have even greater opportunities. Likewise, Keppler’s customers will benefit from Clifford’s roster of high content speakers.”

Keppler Speakers president Jim Keppler says “Chris has been one of the most respected agents in the industry for the past two decades. Having him in a leadership role on our team will bring added strength to the work we do for our speakers and customers.”

Clifford has 20 years experience in the lecture industry. Prior to forming The Clifford Agency, he held leadership positions with the Cosby Bureau and the CC&L Speakers Group. “I made the decision to join Keppler because it was a win-win for both bureaus,” says Clifford. “By teaming with an industry leader and innovator like Keppler, Clifford Agency customers are going to reap benefits from Keppler’s extensive resources, and Clifford Agency speakers will have even greater opportunities. Likewise, Keppler’s customers will benefit from Clifford’s roster of high content speakers.”

Keppler Speakers president Jim Keppler says “Chris has been one of the most respected agents in the industry for the past two decades. Having him in a leadership role on our team will bring added strength to the work we do for our speakers and customers.”

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