Testimonials

“As the result of a highly successful and diverse YMCA career, Kent Johnson possesses a wealth of experience and management expertise which are grounded in the core values of the Y Movement. His thoughtful, detailed and inclusive approach to both planning and results driven outcomes, make him a valuable resource to any Y committed to increasing its community impact. I could not recommend him more highly.”

“As a member of the Y-USA Board of Directors, I had the pleasure of working closely with Kent Johnson and seeing first-hand how greatly he impacted the movement. From strategic planning to execution, from signature programs to risk management, from fostering relationships across the movement to leadership development within Y-USA, Kent’s contributions were immeasurable. His insights from years of service at both the local and national levels would be of tremendous value to YMCAs, both large and small, who desire wise professional support for their efforts. Kent’s guidance and advice could contribute greatly to the strategic success of local YMCAs.”

“The expertise that Kent brings to the table is immense. With the knowledge and know-how gained from vast experience at many levels of YMCA leadership, Kent is uniquely positioned to help Ys and other nonprofits navigate a myriad of challenges and maximize their success. Demonstrating skill and understanding in every aspect of Y operations, finances and partnership development, he was able to skillfully steer us through a comprehensive, inclusive and engaging strategic planning process. His thoughtful and professional approach to every meeting or interaction was instrumental to ensuring a smooth and productive planning process. Kent’s strong leadership and group communication skills instantly put everyone at ease and built unity, allowing him to facilitate energizing and productive sessions with our staff, volunteers and key community leaders. We look forward to the next opportunity to engage his services!”

“I recently had the good fortune and pleasure of working with Kent Johnson during our Y’s strategic planning process. Kent consulted with us during that process and provided invaluable leadership and service. His understanding of the Y nationally was outstanding, but he also developed a keen awareness of the characteristics of our Y and the issues we were facing. Blending those two perspectives was very helpful. Kent also helped us meet an aggressive schedule, working very hard so that we could meet that goal. Last, Kent was easy to work with and helped us develop and express our goals rather than imposing his ideas on us. I would highly recommend Kent to any organization engaged in strategic planning.”

“Kent brought tremendous value to our YMCA serving as Interim COO during the military deployment of our permanent COO. I then contracted with Kent as a consultant through Riverglenn Advisors, LLC to continue supporting our team. Kent brings unbelievable knowledge and experience to our YMCA and is helping us translate that into action. Our Senior team members are growing professionally and our team is becoming a stronger, more cohesive unit due to our work with Kent!”