Wayne Kurtz

Wayne Kurtz is passionate about goals and the lifetime benefits of endurance sports.

Wayne has a BS degree in finance and math from Robert Morris University and a Master’s degree in taxation from Duquesne University. He also earned a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation from The College of Financial Planning. Wayne is an accomplished global speaker on tax, finance and alternative investments. His Master’s Thesis on “The Tax Aspects of Life Insurance” was a national award winner by the US Tax Fraternity/Deloitte along with publication in several tax journals. Wayne has taught finance and tax courses as adjunct faculty at The University of Pittsburgh and Robert Morris University.

He is a 31-year passionate endurance athlete and founder of The Rhodes Marathon. He is the author “Beyond The Iron”, “Never Have to Say, I Wish I Had – 30 Days to Goal Achievement” http://www.chiefgoalsofficer.com, and “Stronger Than Iron” (the story of the Guinness World record Triple Ironman event in Lake Garda, Italy). He is the founder of the non-profit organization, Run for Books Inc., (child literacy and speaking). http://www.wayne-kurtz.com

Publications:

Stronger than Iron

Beyond The Iron - A Training Guide for Ultra-Distance Triathlons

Never Say "I Wish I Had" 30 Days to Becoming Your Own Chief Goals Officer

Endurance Racing Report Blog

Chief Goals Officer Blog