United States Leadership Training Expert
Kevin Mowers has pursued a passion for organizational and leadership development throughout his career. He began in higher education, focusing on student affairs and leading university housing operations. He served as the Assistant Director for Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution at The University of Michigan as well as the Associate Director of Residential Communities at Kent State University, after which he was later promoted to the Director of Residence Life. He was responsible for programs, operations, marketing and social media, assessment, as well as the safety and security of the campus. He was directly responsible for over 200 employees and managed a budget of over $20 million dollars.
Kevin received his Master of Science in Psychology focusing on Organizational Behavior and Human Development from Northern Michigan University. He received his B.A.A. from Central Michigan University in Sports Studies and Recreation.
Kevin has lectured, facilitated, and presented at national conferences and workshops on topics such as Restorative Justice, Social Justice, Organizational Development, and Leadership Development Theory. He is a contributing author to “The Little Book of Restorative Justice for Colleges and Universities” by David R. Karp.
Kevin loves the outdoors. He is a competitive archer and loves to go fishing whenever possible. He loves music and had the honor of recently performing at Carnegie Hall in New York City as a choral bass singer. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Elizabeth, and their two daughters.
Leadership development has always been a passion. I love taking complex challenges and finding solutions that allow organizations to get to the next level. CRESTCOM focuses on developing people into stronger leaders. This concept extends into so many facets of our lives. Our modern world is craving strong leaders who will set clear vision, purpose and passion for others to follow. ~ Kevin Mowers
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Featured Resources
Essential Leadership Skills for New Leaders with Bruce Mayhew
New to leadership? Learn the essential leadership skills to build confidence, earn trust, and lead your team effectively from day one.
AI and Leadership Responsibility with Sylvie di Giusto
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The Leadership Skill That Drives Performance More Than Talent
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How to Spark Innovation at Work with Melissa Dinwiddie
Innovation does not happen because leaders demand better ideas. It happens when leaders create the right conditions for experimentation, learning, and creativity. In this episode of The Leadership Habit Podcast, creativity strategist Melissa Dinwiddie shares practical strategies for sparking innovation at work.
"These classes have pushed me to lean into both good and difficult situations [...] I look forward to my monthly debriefs with Kevin as it is very refreshing to be able to talk through situations that have risen since the last class [and] talk about life and how these classes..." Read More
-Anthony Thiel
, Manufacturing Sales Manager
Cabinet Restylers, Ashland OH
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H&V Controls
"Crestcom open[ed] us up to different management styles that we were not accustomed to. The ability to pick the brains of people in different organizations as well as soak up the information taught in the modules was refreshing and thought provoking [...] Although Kevin and I have only known each..." Read More
-Jim Hunt
, Assistant Plant Manager
Steel Warehouse, Warren OH