Please welcome our Guest of Honor to the White River Fan Con 2025!
Voice Actor Guest of Honor - Jason Douglas
Best known as 'Beerus the Destroyer' from the DRAGON BALL anime and game franchise, ‘Krieg the Psycho’ in BORDERLANDS 2 & 3, and ‘Tobin’ on THE WALKING DEAD, Jason Douglas has performed in hundreds of iconic titles in his 25+ year career. Recent anime roles include ‘Kishibe’ in CHAINSAW MAN, ‘Heiter’ in FRIEREN: BEYOND JOURNEY’S END, and fan-favorites ‘Gildarts Clive’ in FAIRY TAIL and ‘Aokiji Kuzan’ in ONE PIECE. Other notable voice roles include: Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (Major Miles), Black Butler 2 (Claude Faustus), RWBY (Jacques Schnee), Grimoire of Zero/Dawn of the Witch (Mercenary), and Dr. Stone (Kokuyo). Jason’s prolific on-screen career has included recurring appearances on AMC’s Preacher, The Breaking Bad, and Revolution. Feature films include Sin City, A Scanner Darkly, Machete, and the Oscar-winning No Country for Old Men.
Wrestling Guest of Honor - Greg “The Hammer” Valentine
WWE Hall of Famer and wrestling legend Greg "The Hammer" Valentine will join us only on Saturday, March 8 at the White River Fan Con.
One of the toughest, most rugged competitors ever to come down the pike, Greg "The Hammer" Valentine more than carried on the tradition first established by his legendary father, the late Johnny Valentine. A top-ranked Superstar during the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, his career saw him earn many singles and tag team championships in different eras of sports-entertainment history in the NWA, WCW, and WWE.
In the late 70s and early 80s, Valentine bounced between the NWA and WWE. "The Hammer" held the NWA Mid-Atlantic (every territory had its own tag team champions) World Tag Team Title with Ric Flair. Valentine also held the WWE World Team Title with Brutus Beefcake. As a singles competitor, Valentine won the United States Championship in the NWA and the Intercontinental Championship in WWE. Perhaps most impressive is the fact that Valentine is one of the few Superstars who can lay claim to competing on the NWA's first Starrcade as well as the first WrestleMania (he successfully defended the Intercontinental Championship against Junkyard Dog).
Film Guest of Honor - Randal Reeder
Randal Reeder, born in Houston, Texas, is best known for his iconic role as Buck in all three Deadpool films, including the highly anticipated Deadpool 3, which took the world by storm last July. His portrayal of Buck has made him a standout in the blockbuster series, cementing his place in the hearts of fans worldwide.
Before making his mark in Hollywood, Randal began his career at 18 as a pro wrestler, appearing on ESPN’s Global Wrestling Federation by age 20. Transitioning to acting, Randal landed notable roles in Sin City, Idiocracy, Grandma’s Boy, Harold and Kumar 2, 21 Jump Street, and Deadpool, alongside industry legends like Edward Norton and Josh Brolin. His TV credits include appearances in Walker, Texas Ranger, ER, Reno 911!, King of the Hill, and Workaholics. In 2016, he became a series regular on the sitcom Hitting the Breaks.
Randal’s creative journey didn’t stop at acting. Drawing from his wrestling background, he started writing, directing, and producing films, including his first short film Wrestler’s Cocktail and the feature For Whom He Tolls. He also created the successful outdoor cooking show Killing N’ Grillin’ (later KNG Chronicles), which aired 45 episodes nationwide.
Today, Randal continues to thrive in both acting and producing, using his multifaceted career to inspire and entertain.
Cosplay Guest of Honor - WABI SABI Cosplay
Wabi Sabi Cosplay is an Arkansas based, award winning craftsmanship cosplay duo. We excited to have Wabi Sabi share their creativity and dedication at White River Fan Con. Wabi Sabi is ran by Prop Master - Cherokee Turner and Seamstress - Amanda Altstatt
Author Guest of Honor - Robin Caroll
Robin Caroll grew up in Louisiana with her nose in a book. She still has the complete Trixie Belden series, and her love for mysteries and suspense has only increased with time. Robin’s passion has always been to tell stories to entertain others and come alongside them on their faith journey—aspects Robin weaves into each of her published novels. Best-selling author of 30+ novels, ROBIN CAROLL writes Southern stories of mystery and suspense, with a hint of romance to entertain readers. Her books have been recognized in several awards, including the Carol Award, HOLT Medallion, Daphne du Maurier, RT Reviewer’s Choice Award, and more. When she isn’t writing, Robin spends quality time with her husband of over three decades, their three beautiful daughters, two handsome grandsons, and a precious granddaughter with their character-filled pets at home in the South. Robin serves the writing community as Executive/Conference Director for ACFW. To find out more about Robin, visit www.robincaroll.com
Entertainer Guest of Honor - Zi
Zi is a Magician and Scientist based in the St Louis region, who has been performing magic on stages and at events throughout the country for more than 10 years, with a passion for inspiring wonder, critical thinking, and appreciation of our knowledge of the world around us. In addition to his work as a Magician, Zi is also an accomplished Scientist with a focus in Biology. Zi uses Magic to teach about the neuroscience of perception, illustrating the ways that our senses can be tricked, and shedding light on the shortcuts and blind spots that we all share.
Podcast Guest of Honor - Zi
DARK OZARKS: covering dark history, mysteries, paranormal, folklore and more.
Dark Ozarks Co-Producers and Co-Writers:
Lisa Livingston Martin: Attorney, Author, Historian and Folklorist. Lisa practices law in southwest Missouri, and is the author of a number of books on history and lore of the region
Alex Martin: Director, Photographer, Folklorist & Musician. Alex has a background in journalism, photography & music.
The Dark Ozarks Podcast is on your favorite podcast platforms everywhere- Now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, Substack and most Podcast platforms. Thank you for listening!