Vernon E. Davis II has the down-to-earth guy-next-door personality that connects with every audience. His worldwide
speaking career has brought people together through laughter and uplifting stories. With over ten years of speaking
experience, he has perfected the craft of curating motivational messages to bridge social and racial gaps.
Vernon grew up in central Texas and came from a long line of U.S. Veterans. As a 4th generation U.S. Army veteran, he
understands the importance of loyalty, resilience, and determination. It was this same determination that led him to start his stand-up comedy career in 1990.
Growing up, Vernon didn’t have much, but his mother taught him the value of laughter. He truly is a self-made comedian, curating a unique comedic voice that utilizes mainstream, urban, and blue collar styles. He titled his brand of humor “Longhorn Comedy,” which is why he goes by Vernon "Longhorn" Davis
After bombing his first open mic night, Vernon didn’t give up. He continued to put himself out there onstage, and now twenty years later, he has performed across the country. He was even invited on three tours through Germany to entertain our troops.
Vernon is a thought leader across arenas, from providing leadership coaching in the automotive industry for 10+ years to
founding a non-profit to honor Veterans. In addition, he published various articles on LinkedIn and was featured in podcast interviews. Giving back is important to him, which is why he has performed at numerous benefits to raise money for hurricane relief, Joplin tornado relief, and veteran efforts.
Vernon has appeared in three national television programs, delivered the keynote for the Missouri Fair Association in
2019, and served as the closing speaker for the Illinois Mental Health for Veterans in Crisis event in 2022. He is also a
published author of Messages in the Madness, sharing his personal story of triumph as a Black man fighting against all odds to break into the comedy industry.
In addition, he is the co-owner of Laughter Has No Color, voted one of the country’s top 30 comedy booking agencies.
As a speaker, Vernon focuses on bridging racial and social gaps and advocating for veteran mental health. He offers a
popular educational presentation sharing the long heritage of Black men and women serving in the U.S. Military.
Offerings include a keynote titled We Are More Alike Than Unalike, endorsing racial diversity and focusing on what we all hold in common. He also has several offerings sharing his personal story of triumph over challenges to inspire and motivate audiences from all backgrounds.
Vernon E. Davis II is the kind of speaker who will leave your audience laughing and deeply moved all at once. So if you’re
looking for an event speaker to inspire and motivate, look no further!
