The UP Guys – Nels Ross and Richie Derwald – are speakers and entertainers who have uplifted and empowered one million+ people. They are known for comedy variety fun and for conference, keynote, and motivational programs lauded as "TED Talks meets America’s Got Talent!”

As clean comedians, emcees, and “edutainers,” they promote wellness, mental health, team building, leadership, and more through professional development, educational programs, and of course entertainment. They have won 5-star reviews from the National Comedy Center and for corporate, government, healthcare, business, training, virtual, and other events.

And they say, “We’re jest getting started.”

• Contrary to popular opinion, Nels and Richie are more than just idiots.

• Nels has a MEd. Both have "PHD's" in Personal Humor Development.

• They value Rotary “gffts” of goodwill, friendship, fairness, truth, service…

• Nels goes by his first and middle names. It's easier for him to remember.

• Richie was a pro wrestler and producer of a national TV show. Really.

• They've worked across the U.S., Canada, the world… And other places.

• As seen at events with Margaret Cho, Jeff Foxworthy, Jim Gaffigan, Gabriel Iglesias, Kevin James, Rob Schneider, David Spade, and Taylor Tomlinson.