Shawn T. Wahl is Professor of Communication and Dean of the Reynolds College of Arts and Letters at Missouri State University (MSU). In addition, Shawn has worked across the nation as a corporate trainer, communication consultant, and leadership coach in a variety of industries.

Eric Morris is Associate Professor of Communication at Missouri State University (MSU) and the Director of Forensics for MSU's Holt V. Spicer Debate Forum. Eric is the Executive Secretary for the American Forensic Association (AFA), and previously he served as President for the Cross Examination Debate Association (CEDA) and as the Chair for the 3rd District of the National Debate Tournament (NDT). He was the 2008 NDT Coach of the Year.