Dennis Howard

Founder & CEO, LeaderThrive, LLC

Dennis Howard is a seasoned executive and business leader who’s made a significant impact in the world of CEO coaching. As a Vistage Chair, Dennis helps CEO’s and Executives to solve their most challenging problems, grow their companies more rapidly and tackle their greatest opportunities. Dennis’s journey in the world of Performance Coaching began early in his career when he discovered a natural talent for helping others succeed. He started his own Sales Consulting firm, which quickly grew into a thriving business, and he soon realized he wanted to make a bigger impact by helping CEO’s, Executives and business owners on a more personal level. 

This led him to become a Vistage Chair, where he’s been helping business leaders to overcome their challenges and reach their goals. He has been recognized for his contributions to the field of executive coaching, and he has received numerous national awards and accolades for his work. Dennis began his career working for the world-renown speaker Zig Ziglar and is still a firm believer in his principals. Dennis retired after officiating NCAA basketball for over 20 years (12 years at the Division 1 Level). He is a devoted husband and father, and when he is not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife Neilicia and three daughters, Olivia, Eliza and Lorelei.