Jon Vroman

Jon Vroman (born June 14, 1975) is an American motivational speaker, author, philanthropist, personal coach, ultra-marathon runner, and .

Personal life On June 14, 1975, Jon Vroman was born to an American military family stationed in the city of Sasebo, Japan. Vroman’s motivational speaking continues to emphasize the importance of cultivating strong interpersonal relationships and building a sense of community with the various people in one’s life.

Vroman married his wife, Russian native Tatyana, in 2008 at a ceremony in Siberia. They reside in the town of Austin Texas, with their two sons, Tiger and Ocean. Because great experiences in one's life are remembered forever, The Front Row Foundation focuses on providing individuals with a life-changing memory, one experience at a time.

Volunteers of the Front Row Foundation do what they do because of their deep belief in the healing powers of the mind and its immeasurable ability to nourish the human spirit. To date, the charity has raised over $1,000,000 and has been instrumental in over 60 life-changing experiences. In 2005, Jon started Front Row Global, where he travels across the country to speak with college students and corporate team members about how they can move from the back row of life to the front row. Vroman facilitates his hour long keynote message at numerous locations throughout America. The message Jon delivers as a speaker of Front Row Global is to capture the key ideas individuals need for their personal growth and change. This is captured through the idea of being a participant, not a spectator. This encourages individuals to step out of their comfort zone and live life to the fullest.

Vroman was voted "Campus Speaker of the Year" two years in a row by the Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities.

Vroman founded an organization, Front Row Dads, for fathers looking to be more present and engaged with their children.

In 2017, Vroman published The Front Row Factor: Everything You Can Learn About Life From Those Fighting For It. Since its release, Vroman has built on his successful career as a university keynote speaker and has become a renowned corporate speaker.