Mr. Charlie Batch is a former NFL quarterback turned entrepreneur, media personality, color analyst, community advocate and professional speaker.His NFL career spanned 15 years and two Super Bowl victories. In retirement, Mr. Batch continues to be a respected strategist in the NFL, providing game-day commentary for Steelers broadcasts and several national media outlets. He served 9 years as Senior Captain for The Trust Powered by the NFLPA, an initiative that Mr. Batch helped negotiate in 2011 with NFL team owners, and he helps former players achieve their dreams after football as a Transition Consultant for the NFLPA. He currently is the NFLPA Pittsburgh Chapter President and Athlete Ambassador for Athletes Charitable.At the same time, Mr. Batch is a professional speaker who takes his motivational messages about teamwork and entrepreneurialism to corporate and nonprofit audiences across the country. His speeches include “Expect Your Best” and “From Sweat Suit to Business Suit: It’s Never Too Early to Plan Your Next Success.” His interest in sports medicine extends to research as well. Mr. Batch is a Player Advisor on the Football Players Health Study at Harvard University. He also serves as an Advisory Council Member for the University of Pittsburgh Brain Institute. His long experience as an athlete dealing with injuries, pain, and other health consequences have also led to Mr. Batch’s interest in the health benefits found in the cannabis industry.Since 1999, his Best of the Batch Foundation has worked to create communities where all kids and families are equipped with the tools they need to build their own best futures. In addition to his own foundation, Mr. Batch serves on multiple boards including The Football Players Health Study at Harvard University, Robert Morris University Sports Management, and Game Above Advisory Board.