thank you for attending the
17th Annual School Bell Breakfast
April 23, 2026
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER
Nathan Crankfield
Nathan uses personal stories and timeless wisdom to inspire people to strive for excellence in their everyday lives. He has a unique ability to bring people to laughter, tears, and a deep desire to push themselves to glorify God in all that they do.
Nathan Crankfield converted to the Catholic faith at 13 years old, becoming the first Catholic in his entire family. He went on to attend Mount St. Mary's University, where he was commissioned as a US Army Infantry Officer upon graduation. After completing Airborne and Ranger School, Nathan went on to serve as a Platoon Leader for a combat deployment to Afghanistan with the 82nd Airborne Division.
Nathan now serves as the Sales Manager for Hallow, the #1 Catholic prayer app. He is also the Founder of Seeking Excellence, where he hosts a podcast, serves as a national speaker, and coaches men to live with excellence. He lives in Kansas City with his wife, Emily, and their two young children, Jordan and Rosalia.
Read more about Nathan and his coaching philosophy, Seeking Excellence: https://www.seekingexcellence.us/
Nathan Crankfield
Nathan uses personal stories and timeless wisdom to inspire people to strive for excellence in their everyday lives. He has a unique ability to bring people to laughter, tears, and a deep desire to push themselves to glorify God in all that they do.
Nathan Crankfield converted to the Catholic faith at 13 years old, becoming the first Catholic in his entire family. He went on to attend Mount St. Mary's University, where he was commissioned as a US Army Infantry Officer upon graduation. After completing Airborne and Ranger School, Nathan went on to serve as a Platoon Leader for a combat deployment to Afghanistan with the 82nd Airborne Division.
Nathan now serves as the Sales Manager for Hallow, the #1 Catholic prayer app. He is also the Founder of Seeking Excellence, where he hosts a podcast, serves as a national speaker, and coaches men to live with excellence. He lives in Kansas City with his wife, Emily, and their two young children, Jordan and Rosalia.
Read more about Nathan and his coaching philosophy, Seeking Excellence: https://www.seekingexcellence.us/
2026 Sponsors
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A.L. Huber Construction
Avila University Judy Budde Family Catholic Family Credit Union Chesterton Academy of St. Philip Neri Chiefs Ambassadors Commerce Bank Dr. Tom & Virginia Coppinger Diocese of Kansas City- St. Joseph Catholic Schools Office- Finance Office Fraternity of the Poor of Jesus Christ Gerald & Maureen Haake Kissick Construction Company Knights of Columbus Council #6794 Lankford Fendler & Associates Loretto Foundation |
Dr. William & Berenice McHale
The Miller Group The Moran Company Neff Packaging Systems Jim and Kathy O’Sullivan Our Lady of the Presentation Parish Rockhurst High School Ross Family Foundation Straub Construction Company St. John Lalande Catholic School St. Peter Parish St. Regis Academy St. Teresa Academy St. Therese Parish (North) & School Mark Ungashick Uryasz Family Foundation |