Damon Young | Associate

Damon Young is on a mission to ignite and sustain transformation with his gift for connecting divergent ideas into a unifying vision. As the first CEO of Lead Wichita, he is building a more empowered, connected city while also operating a boutique consultancy focused on vision casting, executive mentoring and public speaking. Young brings a broad perspective to the Wichita community, shaped by 30 years of diverse experience working in ministry, commercial construction and the non-profit sectors. He previously served as Chief Business Officer for the Kansas Leadership Center and now is proud to be on the associate teaching team.

As the board chair of the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce in 2022, he continued to champion civic trust through meaningful dialogue. A former All-American collegiate debater, he still loves a good argument, especially if it involves basketball or Star Wars. Young currently serves as the Executive in Residence at Friends University Business School, his alma mater. He is a devoted husband, father of five, poet and podcast enthusiast who believes in the power of faith and curiosity. He’s always looking for ways to inspire, empower and move people toward a greater vision for themselves, their families and our communities.

Email: damon@leadwichita.org

City: Wichita