ABOUT DR SHANE NEEDHAM
MY GRITTY JOURNEY FROM RURAL IDAHO TO GLOBAL ENTERPRISE
So whether you’re an entrepreneur, a corporate executive, board member, fellow wrestling coach, or just a hard working Dad... stuck in a rut... looking for hope and inspiration, I invite you to take a break, grab your favorite drink, and join me on reliving this journey. Let’s seek commonality through struggle. Let’s learn together how I grit through some of the darkest days of my life, and came back even stronger than ever. I’m no longer surviving, but thriving. You can too... and inspire your own story. Your own Rising Phoenix. Let’s begin...
“The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things.”
― Ronald Reagan
ACHIEVEMENTS AND ACCOLADES
EDUCATION
CHAMPION POWERLIFTER
CHAMPION POWERLIFTER
Dr. Shane Needham received his B.S. degree in chemistry from Washington State University and his Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Rhode Island.
CHAMPION POWERLIFTER
CHAMPION POWERLIFTER
CHAMPION POWERLIFTER
Shane is a two time National Champion Bodybuilder and State Champion Powerlifter. Shane also considers nutrition and a healthy lifestyle a passion.
ACCOLADES
CHAMPION POWERLIFTER
CEO VELOXITY LABS
Veloxity Labs, LLC, Peoria’s first biotech contract research organization (CRO), allows us to imagine all of those possibilities like a cancer medication breakthrough or a treatment for Alzheimer's. As such, Veloxity was 2022 Startup of the Year, chosen by Bradley University’s Turner Center. Providing specialized analysis of medical samples for pharmaceutical and biotech companies.
CEO VELOXITY LABS
CEO VELOXITY LABS
CEO VELOXITY LABS
Dr. Shane Needham is Co-Founder and CEO of Veloxity Labs, a CRO located in IL that is a leader in bioanalysis. Veloxity Labs is a winner of several awards at the local and regional level.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
CEO VELOXITY LABS
FATHER & HUSBAND
Dr. Needham is a keynote speaker for higher educational institutions, corporate partners and public events. He is currently taking engagements for 2025. Dr. Needham also teaches LC/MS courses at international conferences including, Pittcon and AAPS conferences. Dr. Needham is also a reviewer for several peer reviewed journals including, Bioanalysis, Read More.
FATHER & HUSBAND
CEO VELOXITY LABS
FATHER & HUSBAND
Shane treasures his family and his vision is to glorify God and leave a legacy for his children. Shane and his wife, Susie, have six adult children between their blended family. Susie is Executive Director of a Surgery Center. Shane and Susie enjoy traveling together to visit their children. They enjoy family snowboarding, golf vacations and anywhere with a pool, beach and sunshine!
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