‘Dirty Jobs’ Host Takes the CFC IBES 2024 Stage

Mike Rowe is a writer, narrator, producer, recording artist, Emmy-Award winning TV host, New York Times Bestselling author and the CEO of the mikeroweWORKS Foundation. 

As the creator and host of the iconic TV series “Dirty Jobs,” Rowe is best-known as “the dirtiest man on TV,” but his true calling is storytelling. From “Somebody’s Gotta Do It” to “Returning the Favor,” “The Story Behind the Story,” “Six Degrees” and “The Way I Heard It,” Rowe continues to tap the country on the shoulder and say, “these are people you should know.” 

In his role as a perpetual apprentice, Rowe has highlighted hundreds of workers in dozens of essential industries. His foundation has awarded millions of dollars in work ethic scholarships, and his commitment to reinvigorating the skilled trades is unrivaled.

Jon Meacham stands as one of America’s foremost public intellectuals. He is a regular commentator on MSNBC, CNN and other news outlets. Meacham’s expertise lies in connecting historical events to contemporary issues, making them accessible to diverse audiences.

Formerly the managing editor of Newsweek, Meacham has expanded his influence through podcasts like “Hope Through History” and “It Was Said,” exploring pivotal moments in American history. His books, including “The Soul of America,” “Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power” and “Destiny and Power: The American Odyssey of George Herbert Walker Bush,” have earned critical acclaim and topped the New York Times bestseller list.

Meacham’s latest work, “The Call to Serve,” commemorates the legacy of George H.W. Bush, offering an illuminating portrait of the man beyond his political achievements. His contributions to understanding American history and its impact on society continue to resonate widely, cementing his reputation as a leading voice in historical discourse.

Michael R. Pompeo served as the 70th U.S. secretary of state, director of the CIA and was elected to four terms in Congress. Pompeo graduated first in his class from the United States Military Academy West Point in 1986 and served as a cavalry officer in the U.S. Army. Pompeo left the military in 1991 and then graduated from Harvard Law School. Up next was almost a decade leading two manufacturing businesses in Kansas.

In 2010, Pompeo decided to run for Congress. He won, and was re-elected three more times. Becoming America’s most senior spy, the director of the CIA, was Pompeo’s next chance to champion American values. President Trump saw that good work and decided to make Pompeo America’s 70th secretary of state. As our nation’s most senior diplomat, Pompeo helped to craft U.S. foreign policy. America became a massive energy exporter and a force for good in the Middle East, with real peace cemented in the Abraham Accords. 

Pompeo’s new book, “Never Give an Inch: Fighting for the America I Love,” was released in January 2023 and named a New York Times bestseller.