Kevin Wimbish, MS, Co-Owner, Summit Wellness Centers, PLLC
Through many years of leadership experience in ministry, counseling, and business, I have learned the importance & power of humble, authentic, & empowering leadership. In my decades of following Jesus, I understand the importance of living with meaning and purpose, and having a bigger picture worldview. As a trained therapist, I see how what happens inside of us can send ripple effects into many parts of our lives. Through my understanding of human systems & business experience, I see the strength of empowering others in our organizations, and how that can inspire them to fully engage, which sends powerful and positive reverberations through a company. I love helping business & ministry leaders who want to make a lasting & positive difference through how they lead, and create positive outcomes for their organizations.
Kevin’s Qualifications
Personal Achievements
With the help of God, good people, and an unrelenting work ethic, Kevin overcame multiple life challenges. Kevin graduated Magna Cum Laude from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a major in Human Development and Family Studies and a minor in Sociology. While there, he served in leadership roles in campus ministry, Residence Life, and the Greek system. He earned a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Auburn University.
Kevin is a licensed therapist in NC and TN, and is Co-Owner of Summit Wellness Centers, PLLC, and is trained and enjoys working in executive and leadership coaching and consulting.
Kevin is married to his wonderful wife, Julie, and they have two great teenagers, McLean and Claire. In his free time, Kevin enjoys time with his family and close friends, reading & audio books, and training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He is a student of human development, performance, and leadership.
In his coaching and consulting, he enjoys working with successful people who want to continue learning, growing, and getting better in their personal and professional lives.
Previous Leadership & Professional Roles
The Barnabas Center, CLT, NC: Kevin began the adolescent counseling focus at The Barnabas Center.
Biltmore Baptist Church (now Biltmore Church): Arden, NC: Hope Network Counselor, Online Campus Pastor, East Campus Family Pastor at the first multi-site location
Innovative Services, Inc.: Board of Directors
Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove: Pastor in Residence
Current Leadership & Professional Roles:
Summit Wellness Centers, PLLC: Co-owner, therapist, coach, and consultant
iTalk, Inc., DBA Family Life Coach: Founder & President
Kevin’s training in coaching is from The College of Executive Coaching, and he has a certificate in Executive & Organizational Coaching from Light University, a division of the American Association of Christian Counselors Foundation.
Kevin holds an NC license in Marriage & Family Therapy, and is a Licensed Marital & Family Therapist in TN, though Kevin does not do therapy with his coaching clients. A benefit to his coaching is that he deeply understands how people learn to flourish, and systems of human interactions, whether they be in one’s personal relationships or organizational human dynamics.
Kevin has experience leading individual and group conversations pertaining to leadership principles, communication & conflict resolution, stress management, and strengths development in relationships and in the workplace.
Hobbies & Interests:
Kevin enjoys high intensity exercise, Jiu Jitsu, learning via reading & audio books, and spending time outside with his family.
Top 5 Clifton Strengths: Learner, Futuristic, Input, Focus, & Achiever
Top 5 Via Character Strengths: Honesty, Fairness, Perspective, Self-Regulation & Prudence
Life Coaching Areas of Focus:
- Helping leaders learn how to engage their strengths in appropriate contexts.
- Establishing & implementing healthy Habits
- Creating a structure for your life that is in sync with your Values
Leadership & Management Areas of Focus:
- Developing a clear & Actionable Philosophy of leadership
- Creating a process for helping you achieve desired Outcomes
- Living a life of Balance
- Providing a confidential Sounding Board for strategies & thoughts
Organizational/ Team Consulting Areas of Focus:
- Facilitating dialogues to enhance living in sync with personal values at work, organizational values, strengths development, healthy communication & conflict resolution
