Author and leadership speaker Raymond E. Foster brings a rare blend of insight, storytelling, and real-world experience to Rotary audiences. Drawing from The Temple Within, Chasing the Surge, and Leadership: Texas Hold ’Em Style, he delivers engaging, thought-provoking talks on integrity, decision-making, service, and leadership under pressure. His presentations are dynamic, practical, and entertaining—leaving members inspired, energized, and talking long after the meeting ends.

Raymond E. Foster is an author, leadership speaker, and community advocate known for translating real-world experience into practical lessons on integrity, decision-making, and service. He is the author of The Temple Within, a modern guide to character and ethical leadership, Chasing the Surge, a cinematic memoir exploring human behavior and resilience, and co-author of Leadership: Texas Hold ’Em Style, which teaches strategy and judgment through the lens of high-stakes decision-making.

A retired law-enforcement professional, Foster brings decades of frontline leadership experience to the stage, blending storytelling with clear, actionable insight. His work bridges personal growth, public service, and civic responsibility — making complex leadership challenges relatable and immediately useful.

Deeply involved in civic life, Foster is active in Rotary, veterans’ causes, and community service initiatives, where he champions ethical leadership and service above self. He is also widely recognized for his work in Masonic education, using history and symbolism to illuminate timeless principles of character and responsibility.

Whether speaking on leadership under pressure, building trust in organizations, or living with purpose, Raymond E. Foster delivers engaging, thought-provoking presentations that inform, inspire, and energize audiences long after the meeting ends.