Damon Young
In 2025 Damon launched DK Young Consulting, a boutique consultancy focused on vision casting and strategy, executive mentoring, and public speaking. Young brings a wide aperture of experiences to view his community of 30 years, including ministry, commercial construction, development (Economic, Community and Workforce) and nonprofit work. He previously served as Chief Business Officer at the Kansas Leadership Center and currently serves as contract CEO for Lead Wichita.
As the board chair of the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce in 2022, he was a champion of 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, curiosity and hopeful imagination. He’s always looking for ways to inspire, empower, and move people toward a greater vision for themselves, their families, and our communities.
Josh Pearce, Board Chair-Lead Wichita
With sharp insight and signature wit, Damon Young delivers transformative strategies and talks that challenge assumptions and spark meaningful change. Whether advising executives or energizing audiences, Damon brings clarity, depth, and undeniable impact.
Ancient wisdom for modern leadership—shaped by lived experience.
High impact speeches tailored to your audience type. Presentations for 10 - 10,000.
Poetry cuts across situational semantics and the meaning is constantly shifting.
