Doug Brown is a professional athlete, motivational speaker, filmmaker, and published author. Chances are you've seen Doug on NBC's Good Co. Today Show, at the Gravity Games, AST Dew Tour, or the Vans Warped Tour, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. Brown is 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 pro athlete. Hidden behind his contagious smile and charisma, is a wide range of talents and a strong sense of determination. Doug’s professional skating career began at the 2002 Gravity Games when he caught the eye of his first paying sponsors. He quickly realized his hobby became his living after a whirlwind of extensive traveling, industry events, demos, contests, and personal appearances. While he maintains a strong commitment to his skateboard career, Brown does motivational speaking at schools, libraries, camps, commencements, and much more. Doug wholeheartedly believes in positive change and the importance of hope and optimism.