Damon West, MS in criminal justice, is an internationally known keynote speaker, three time Wall Street Journal bestselling author, a former adjunct college professor of criminal justice, and former crime boss in Dallas who was sentenced to life in prison for organized crime. His mega-bestselling book, The Coffee Bean, was listed by Forbes as a “Top 20 Book You Need to Read..” and has been reprinted in several languages all over the world.

On parole in Texas until 2073, his story is one of hope, redemption, grit, and the resilience of the human spirit. Today, Damon lives in Southeast Texas with his wife, stepdaughter, two dogs, and two cats.

For more information, visit damonwest.org.