Earl B. Heard is the founder and CEO of Business and Industry Communications (BIC) Alliance, which includes BIC Media Solutions (BMS)—a custom publishing, event planning, and media investment company. He is also the publisher of BIC Magazine, the Western Hemisphere’s largest multi-industry energy publication.

In addition to Rock Bottom and Back, Earl has published six books through BMS: It’s What We Do Together That Counts, Energy Entrepreneurs, Industry Achievers, Earl’s Pearls, Michael Learns to Listen, and Louisiana Sports Legends and Heroes—Leaving A Legacy.

In 2014, BMS expanded its media investments into coproducing and marketing inspirational, faith-based films, including A Gift Horse, starring John Schneider. BMS has also produced a companion DVD for Rock Bottom and Back—From Desperation to Inspiration.

As an inspirational speaker, Earl shares his wealth of knowledge about how to become successful, both personally and professionally.

Earl resides in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with his wife, Mary “Bodi” Heard.