Tru Pettigrew is one of the nation's most trusted leadership strategists — helping organizations eliminate confusion, build trust, and strengthen culture so leaders, teams, and communities can perform at their highest potential.
As the Founder & Chief Bridge-Builder of Tru Access, Tru brings a rare combination of executive experience, framework-driven methodology, and authentic storytelling to every engagement.
Tru served as the first-ever Chief Impact Officer for the Minnesota Timberwolves & Lynx (NBA/WNBA), where he led culture, community, and social impact initiatives across the organization. He is a TEDx Speaker, Harvard Business School Online alumnus, award-winning marketing executive with 20+ years of experience, and the creator of five proprietary leadership frameworks.
He is the author of three books: We Can All Be Bridge Builders, Millennials Revealed, and 100 of God's Most Powerful Promises (co-authored with his son, Austin Pettigrew).
Tru's work spans Corporate & Executive, Sports & Entertainment, Public Sector, and Community organizations — trusted wherever leadership and culture need to strengthen.
"His presentation style is engaging and highly participatory. He's a great storyteller and role model. He's 'that guy' you can't get enough of."
— Wynne Tyree, President, Smarty Pantss