Thursday, February 19, 2026
Martin T. Rucker II & Geogy Rucker will jointly present the keynote address at the 2026 breakfast.
Key notes
- Tickets will be available here starting the fall 2025
- Sponsorships and table hosts will again be available
Martin T. Rucker II was born in St. Joseph, Missouri. From an early age, he exhibited remarkable talent on the football field – a talent that would eventually result in being named an All0American tight end at the University of Missouri. In 2008, Martin was drafted by the Cleveland Browns. After retiring from football in 2014, he now serves as President and CEO of Martin T Rucker Development.
Geony Rucker is a former Mizzou volleyball player. She is the Founder and President of Value Unconditional, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing services and support to adult survivors of various types of abuse and assault.
Together, Martin and Geony represent a powerful narrative of triumph, resilience and the unwavering commitment to make a difference.