Wayne Messmer is a Speaker/Singer who holds the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation from the National Speakers Association. He also holds a professional membership in SAG/AFTRA, the Screen Actors Guild and American Federation of Radio and Television Artists. He holds a B.M.E. in Music Education, an M.Ed. in Guidance and Counseling and a Ph.D. in Psychology. He and wife Kathleen peacefully reside near their hometown and favorite city of Chicago. He is also known as "Chicago's Original Voice of the National Anthem."