About
About JRA Speakers
Our agency’s founder, Jeff Roberts, and Principal of JRA Speakers, Tony Espinosa, know the value of idea sharing and inspiring presentations. “Effective communication” from any stage must not only be well received and understood but should ultimately serve as a catalyst for introspection and personal growth.
JRA has been booking events for live audiences for nearly four decades. This knowledge bank, along with the differing talents and experiences of our team, strengthen our speakers bureau to fulfill its unyielding commitment to deliver high level service.
The team at JRA Speakers desires to become a trusted partner as you endeavor to bring the very best to audiences. We consider it an honor to support the enrichment of lives through the power of presentation. Our Keynotes are knowledgeable and well-equipped to engage audiences with storytelling, motivation, learning, training, and inspiration. JRA Speakers is wholly focused on making your event successful.
Jeff Roberts
Tony Espinosa
Bringing authentic messages to audiences to positively affect organizational change and personal growth
Our Mission
JRA Speakers provides full-service booking support to clients and speakers across organizations and industries. JRA Speakers proudly represents a diverse range of keynote speakers and artists who bring authentic messages to audiences to positively affect organizational change and personal growth.
Speaker expertise is often rooted in learning that comes from experience and education, as well the obstacles and challenges faced in search of achievement in life, work, team, or organization. This broad and influential group of faith-based speakers includes thought leaders, business keynotes, authors, music industry professionals, motivational industry leaders, creatives, and inspirational speakers.
Our History
1985
The first employee is hired as an agent and the Jeff Roberts Agency becomes a two-person office
2012
JRA opens a new division called Ovation Artist Group and begins working with performing arts centers, general market festivals, fairs and symphonies.
2021
As the team grew, so did our ministry partnerships with artists and buyers.
1968
Jeff Roberts grew up in a musical family, his father Kenny Roberts and sons began playing together at a young age.
2003
JRA signs Casting Crowns for what would begin a wonderful partnership.
2016
For King and Country is the first new artist to headline the biggest national tour in Christian Music.
The Agency has been honored for many years to support "for King & Country" in their continued success.
2022
JRA Speakers is officially launched mid-summer and begins its journey of bringing inspirational and motivational keynotes to audiences.
With over 85 years of combined experience representing some of the CCM Industry’s top-recognized artists along with strong general market knowledge through representation of JRA’s Ovation Artist Group, our speakers bureau is well-equipped to support you with your conference, keynote, festival, church, fair, or corporate function. Whether your event will take place in the United States or internationally, JRA Speakers will work to find the perfect speaker aligned with your organization’s goals for a keynote and their respective audience.