Jan. 25, 2018

The general known for commanding military relief following Hurricane Katrina will speak May 8 in Sioux Falls.

Retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honore will give the keynote speech at the Visitor Industry Luncheon organized by the Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau.

He became known as the “Category 5 General” as he commanded the joint task force Katrina and Global Preparedness Authority, coordinating relief in New Orleans.

A decorated 37-year Army veteran and global authority on leadership and preparedness, Honore will share his “his no-nonsense approach to getting the job done by showing organizations how to successfully lead and execute a mission” in a presentation dubbed “authentic, uplifting and never ‘stuck on stupid.’ ”

The CVB’s annual Visitor Industry Awards also will be presented during the luncheon. Categories include Heart of the City Award, First Impressions Award and Business Award.

Information on tickets and award nominations will be released soon.