Testimonials

Max Siegel's life really is the American dream. He overcame adversity in his early private life to become one of the most talented people in business today! Siegel has been a trailblazer from the time he hit the corporate pavement. From scholar to corporate lawyer to record company executive to, currently, the keeper of one of the most hallowed names in sports Siegel continues to prove he is a winner! It would be too easy to wrap Max's accomplishments in racial terms. Yes, he has broken down barriers over his career. But, it is not only Max's race that makes his story unique. It is also the fact that he embodies the drive, determination and gumption that creates a champ. Max Siegel in his career and life is a champion!

There are people in life who can talk racing, people in life who can talk sports, and people in life who can talk entertainment - Max Siegel is the rare individual who can talk about them all and have a strong message to send. More impressive than his contacts and career path is the sincerity with which he has approached his place in the world. It is easy to see why folks like Reggie White and Tony Gwynn leaned on him to help counsel their careers - he is a man of integrity and principle above all else. It has been an honor to work with him to date; Dale Earnhardt Inc. is lucky to have him at the helm.

I have known Max Siegel for over 20 years and can profoundly state that he has been blessed by God with a unique blend of talent, vision, integrity, toughness, loyalty and moxie. His business and legal background combined with his dynamic work ethic has clearly placed him in a special class of corporate executives. For Max, the past has been interesting, the present is fascinating and the future will be magnificent.

Max Siegel inspired us at ESPN to embrace diversity in our vision and mission. Life to Max is thoughtful, caring, and wide open for the eager and insightful.

In NASCAR (as African Americans) we are the odd guys out a lot of times. Max shows a lot of backbone, poise, and character with the way he handles himself. He has done tremendous things for Dale Earnhardt, Inc.

Max Siegel does away with the conflict between doing well and doing good. He has the know-how to succeed and the understanding to bring all kinds of people together to succeed with him.

The Foundation nominates prominent figures from the entertainment industry, corporate and community leaders to receive the Joseph Papp Racial Harmony Award. He is a genuine pacesetter and his life speaks for itself. It was a privilege to honor him this year.

Max motivates by understanding what moves people, from the financial to the spiritual and everything in between. Through that crucial understanding, he motivates his team to reach their goals. Max helped shape my career. You'd be lucky to have him guide yours.

Having Max speak at Eli Lilly was like a breath of fresh air. He was engaging, informative, real, and down to earth. He did a wonderful job! Max really knows how to pack the house! WOW! Everyone is still talking about him and buzzing his name around. I already have Senior Management calling me to bring Max in again for Diversity Month this year!

Max's life story is both inspirational and instructional. His success speaks to the limitless possibilities available if you are open to new opportunities and continue to learn and grow. All of us in attendance left his presentation with a renewed sense of pride and a rejuvenated spirit.