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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

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.

Testimonials

“Doug Smith gave a moving and professional overview of the Lutzie Foundation at our recent conference. He conveyed the organization’s mission with genuine emotion and confidence, setting an inspiring tone for the keynote that followed. Our audience clearly connected with his message.”

“I wanted to express my gratitude to Doug Smith for an absolute[ly] beautiful, professional introduction he gave [for] one of the keynote speakers, Pam O’Donnell. He was kind and considerate even though it was a hard topic to speak about, however, the way he introduced her while intertwining his own tragedy as well as the Lutzie 43 Foundation was flawless. I am looking forward to hopefully seeing him speak again, perhaps him being a keynote speaker at an event. You have a great speaker/ambassador in Doug Smith.”

“The presentation … went well beyond statistics and centered on the story of several young men and the consequences of, and impacts created by behavior. The presentation was direct and effective. It was also delivered with a professional tone, but with a very personal aspect as one would imagine, based on the circumstances. This message has stayed with me because of how it was presented, facts woven with emotion – very impactful. ”You have a great speaker/ambassador in Doug Smith.”

“Everything you did was on point. I truly believe the members of the NETS organization were touched by your story and admire your dedication.”

"A servant mentality – serving others – means prioritizing the needs of those around us. Mike Lutzenkirchen exemplifies this in its most impactful form, turning personal loss into service that safeguards others."