BIO

Doug Brown is a professional athlete, motivational speaker, and published author. Chances are you've seen Doug on NBC's Good Co. Today Show, at the Gravity Games, the AST Dew Tour, or the Vans Warped Tour, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. Brown is also featured in the Ohio History Museum's Champion of Sports exhibit. From touring arenas with the band, The Newsboys, to visiting patients in hospitals as an all-star member of Athletes for Hope, Doug has proven to be more than just a professional athlete. Behind his contagious smile and charisma, is a diverse range of talents and a strong sense of determination. Doug’s professional skating career began at the 2002 Gravity Games, where he caught the attention of his first paying sponsors. He quickly realized that his hobby had transformed into a career after a whirlwind of extensive travel, industry events, demonstrations, contests, and personal appearances. While he remains deeply committed to his skateboarding career, Brown also engages in motivational speaking at schools, libraries, camps, commencements, and various other venues. Doug wholeheartedly believes in the power of positive change and the importance of hope and optimism.