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The Lutzie 43 Foundation’s speakers have delivered powerful, life-changing presentations on the devastating consequences of distracted, impaired, and unsafe driving to audiences nationwide. From high school auditoriums to corporate boardrooms, their message resonates across every level, leaving attendees with a deeper understanding of personal responsibility and a concrete, actionable commitment: the 43 Key Seconds that can mean the difference between a safe arrival and a tragedy.
Videos
Lutzie 43 at Under Armour All America Game (60 s)
Lutzie 43 at UNC Charlotte (3 min)
Mike Lutzenkirchen Speaks to Auburn Football Team (54 min)
Places Spoken
Corporations and Associations
- EFUMC
- ConEdison
- Holman Logistics
- Tennessee Trucking Association Southeast Tennessee Safety and Maintenance Council
- Convergint
- Zonar Together User Group
- Missouri Trucking Association Safety Conference
- Florida Trucking Association
- Georgia Trucking Association
- Network of Employees for Traffic Safety (NETS)
Education
- Auburn University
- Georgia Institute of Technology
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- Oconee Fall Line Technical College
- Georgia Military College
- Houston County Schools (AL)
- Decatur City Schools (GA)
- Marietta City Schools (GA)
- Alpharetta High School (GA)
- Cherokee County Schools (GA)
- Stephens County High School (GA)
Meet Mike Lutzenkirchen
Executive Director

Mike Lutzenkirchen is the father of the late Philip Lutzenkirchen, former Auburn University student-athlete (football) from 2009-2012. Since Philip’s passing in 2014, Mike has served as the Executive Director of the Lutzie 43 Foundation and has made it his mission in life to carry out Philip’s legacy.
Mike has delivered more than 500 “What Legacy are you Leaving” and Safe Driving Talks, sharing Philip’s legacy with more than 325,000. The goal of his talks it to reduce the number of crashes, injuries and fatalities due to distracted, impaired and unsafe driving, by educating and reinforcing safe driving behavior through the 43 Key Seconds safe driving initiative.
Meet Doug Smith
Vice President of Strategic Partnerships
Doug Smith is an award-winning speaker and seasoned professional with a passion for personal development and public safety. Since 2017, Doug has worked across the Transportation & Logistics industry and now serves as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at the Lutzie 43 Foundation.
With over 25 years in Training & Talent Development, Doug has inspired audiences nationwide. His mission is to help individuals uncover their potential, embrace servant leadership, and make intentional decisions — on the road and in life. Doug’s compelling storytelling and real-world insight make him a relatable and impactful speaker.
Abstracts
What Legacy Are You Leaving?
Distracted driving doesn’t discriminate, and awareness alone doesn’t change behavior. Mike Lutzenkirchen shares how the Lutzie 43 Foundation’s 43 Key Seconds safe driving initiative helps organizations build real safety culture through one simple, repeatable habit: Clear Head. Clear Hands. Clear Eyes. Click It.
3 Small Things You Can Do to Help Remove Distractions
“Put your phone down” is noise without a system. This talk delivers one by offering practical steps any driver can take before leaving the parking lot. From activating built-in Driving Mode on the phone to building a before-you-drive routine, these small habits remove the friction that leads to dangerous decisions on the road.
Growing Your Initiatives: "If There's Anything I Can Do for You, Let Me Know."
Nine words that end more relationships than they start. This talk is about what it means to actually follow through by listening specifically, showing up consistently, and building partnerships that last. Across corporate, nonprofit, and legislative sectors, the through line is always the same: do what you say you’ll do.
Your Topic
Our professional presentations can be tailored to your audience across any of the following topics: safe driving, vehicle and truck safety, impact investing, corporate philanthropy, employee engagement, safety programs, community change, overcoming personal loss, making good choices, and character development. You can tell us what topic to highlight for your event and we will develop an engaging and impactful speech for your audience.