John Aden, the president of Mac Tools, will be speaking at Abilene Christian University April 10, at noon, in the Hilton Room of the McGlothlin Campus Center. Mac Tools is a provider of tools, toolboxes, power tools, electronics, and specialty tools to technicians worldwide.

"John is a dynamic speaker who recently spoke at the National Prayer breakfast in Washington D.C.," said Michael Winegeart, assistant professor of management sciences and director of collaborative learning. "John will challenge everyone in their own faith walk at work.  His speech is titled: "A Different Kind of Leader"

Since joining Mac Tools in June 2000, Aden's leadership has made a positive impact on the company. He established New Fundamentals, which have aligned the company behind growth, customer service, and operational discipline to make Mac Tools a dominant force in the mobile tool industry, said Winegeart.

Aden has led the charge to increase brand awareness and media exposure by leveraging Mac Tools sponsorships in motorsports, and has backed championship teams in NASCAR, NHRA, Supercross, and the World of Outlaws. Mac Tools also sponsors the NHRA Gatornationals and Thunder Valley NHRA Nationals. Aden was instrumental in securing the title rights for the biggest event of the season, the U.S. Nationals.

Registration is available by calling 325-674-2565. The cost is $12, and lunch will be provided. Aden is part of ACU's Distinguished Speaker Series, hosted by the College of Business Administration. The series is designed to bring national leaders of integrity to Abilene to share their keys to success and how they have integrated faith ad Biblical principles at work.