University of Wisconsin-Stout Athletics

Speltz was a member of the final Stout men's gymnastics team that won the 1984 NAIA national championship, Stout's only team national championship team. Speltz dominated the pommel horse, setting the school record in 1984 with a 9.65. Speltz was the NAIA gymnast of the year in 1984. He won the NAIA pommel horse title in 1983 and 1984 as well as the NCAA Division II pommel horse title in 1983. One of only three Stout gymnasts to ever earn a berth to the NCAA Division I championships, Speltz placed 20th in 1983. "Winning the NAIA team championship is my biggest thrill," Speltz said. "I found winning as a team a rewarding change from individual accomplishments." Originally from Rochester, Minn., Speltz is employed by Vikings Electronics as a project engineer and resides in Woodbury, Minn. Speltz and former teammate Mark Rezac have recently started a company to develop and market a device that adds fire sounds to gas fireplaces. Speltz was selected to the WIAC All-Time Men's Gymnastics team in 2012.