About JL
President
The “JL” ZONE
Age
Appears much younger than he really is. Soon to be 50.
Was Married
Presently in need of a "do-over."
Family
Son 23, Andy (G-Force) Daughter 21, Jessie (Grumpy Princess)
Shoe Size
10 1/2 EEE (Unless it’s a cowboy boot - 11 EE)
Education
Flunked 10th Grade Enlish & Coleege Enlish
Favorite Activities
Golf, Riding Harleys, Landscaping & Gardening, Sitting & Writing
Favorite Teacher that believed in him
Mrs. Fanzler, his 10th Grade Enlish Teecher
Where has his career taken him?
Over the last 25 years, JL Glass has owned several businesses. Before creating “The JL Zone”, he was president and owner of Leland & Associates, a marketing and advertising firm in Minneapolis. Prior to the agency business he owned two restaurants.
During the twelve years he owned Leland & Associates, he developed a client list that included: SAM’S Club, Genmar, Texaco Lubricants - Houston, Texaco Xpress Lubes - MN, Billy Graham Association, National Association of Parents & Educators - MN, Next Media, Mercy & Unity Hospitals, ACE Hardware - MN and REMAX Associates Plus, just to name a few. From creating customer service programs to creating and placing broadcast advertising, JL draws on a wide range of experiences that are extremely helpful to business audiences. As a nationally known speaker, he’s best known for his humorous and motivational approach to solving problems for both business and personal life.
What is he like to be around?
In short? Unbearable. JL is known to possess a very positive and outgoing personality unless he's depressed in which case you'll find him sitting in a corner in the basement. His humorous approach to life is well known amongst his clients, business associates and friends. As an entrepreneur who has owned several businesses over the last 25 years, JL has had countless opportunities to live out the experiences that provide credibility to his message. As a father and husband he has faced many obstacles. His personal life contributes heavily to every story. This includes his son at the age of 4 surviving a severe case of bacterial spinal meningitis and his daughter at the age of 7 surviving a brain tumor. He is often described as "a real person" by his audience and referred to as "very refreshing."
Who listens to him?
JL is a sought after speaker for local, regional and national associations, non-profit organizations, chambers, corporate events, conventions and seminars. These include University of MN - Carlson School of Management, Iowa Bankers Association, Lockheed Martin - (MN), Columbia Heights Police Dept. - (MN), Department of Agriculture - (WA & AR), California Bankers Association, Credit Union Leagues in 22 states), Twin West Chamber of Commerce - (MN), MN Chamber of Commerce Executives Association, Hoo Hoo International Conference (no really-they’re on the web), Scott County Employees, Aurora Health - (WI), Arizona Health Care Association, MN/Dakota’s Retail Hardware Assoc., Northwest Lumbers Assoc., and many others. In all, JL has traveled from Connecticut to California and New Mexico to Minnesota as a workshop instructor and comedic keynote entertainer.
Who doesn’t listen to him?
His daughter the “grumpy princess. His sister the matron of grumpy princess’s. On occasion the IRS. And his daughter’s cat, “Mischief” whose tail doubles as a handle. (just kidding PETA - I would never pull that cat's tail...with you watching.)
How many people have died listening to him?
Three - not counting the guy who died just before he got there. (Not sure how many have been permanently injured but it numbers in the thousands.)
How many are dying to hear him?
The rest of the world.