Christopher has a unique gift to help individuals feel comfortable sharing information by developing an environment where each individual feels respected and heard. He also has the ability to summarize broad feedback in a meaningful way that leads to an actionable plan to help the organization advance and grow.

— David Weden, NACBHDD Board Chair

I had the pleasure of working with Chris in my role as Head of Clinical Operations. Chris was an outstanding partner, bringing experience, knowledge, and problem-solving skills. He's a culture builder, acts quickly with intention, and produces high-quality work. Chris is thoughtful, has deep integrity, and is a positive addition to any organization.

— Rachel Schneiders, Senior Healthcare Executive

I had the pleasure of working with Chris while he was Chief of Staff and General Counsel for our 15 person startup. Chris brought experience and professionalism to all the varied responsibilities of this role from managing HR issues to negotiating contracts with vendors. Chris is an excellent leader who is able to keep everyone on task while at the same time incorporating feedback and responding to situational changes. I would not hesitate to work with Chris again.

— Sean Carpenter, Chief Technology Officer at PicassoMD

Chris is a consummate professional and ambitious leader with a multi-dimensional skill set encompassing legal, business operations, and human resources. Plus he's a great guy who's easy to work with!

— Sam Pollaro, Co-Chief Executive Officer at PicassoMD

I had the privilege of working closely with Chris during his tenure at Rios Partners, where he also served as one of the leadership sponsors for the Learning Lab program I led. Chris’s unwavering support and exceptional leadership were instrumental in the success of the Learning Lab. His strategic vision, coupled with his approachable and inclusive leadership style, fostered an environment of innovation and growth. I have immense respect for Chris’s ability to inspire and motivate teams, and his dedication to nurturing talent and driving organizational excellence is truly commendable. Any organization would be fortunate to have Chris as a leader.

— Chuck Ruud, Innovation & Design Strategy Leader

I had the pleasure of working alongside and learning from Chris. He is a brilliant strategist who immediately solved some of our organization's stickiest issues. Chris excels at bringing out the best in people at leadership levels and beyond. If I started a company, Chris would be one of my first calls.

— Katherine Tangen, Healthcare Product Manager

Chris Wimbush's organized approach, combined with his understanding of our company and stakeholders, ensured productive discussions. The plans we developed were realistic and actionable, thanks in part to Chris's insightful feedback. He communicated effectively throughout, keeping everyone informed and engaged, creating a truly collaborative and successful strategic roadmap.

— Grace Pennix, NACBHDD Member Coordinator

The process Wimbush Consulting developed for our strategic planning process was efficient, inclusive, and ended in an actionable plan that will guide the growth of this critical organization. Christopher’s multi-modal approach for gathering feedback captured candid feedback that helped us identify the many challenges and opportunities NACBHDD has in front of us. I have no doubt that this work will result in a stronger NACBHDD.

— Jonah C. Cunningham, NACBHDD President & CEO

Christopher Winbush did an exceptional job with the NACBHDD strategic planning plans. He was equal parts facilitator and moderator. One of the things that set this process apart from other strategic plans I have been involved with was Christopher’s ability to not only synthesize and clarify information but also listen to members and help coordinate the efforts in a thoughtful, meaningful way. This plan will be a key element to NACBHDD’s future.

— Kyle Kesser, NACBHDD Past Chair

NACBHDD's strategic planning process was excellent. Christopher was very engaging and practical in his approach. I very much appreciated his up front intentions that the final strategic plan has real-life applications and is usable, while ensuring we all felt that we contributed toward the goals for NACBHDD.

— Jinny Palen, NACBHDD Board Secretary

Christopher Wimbush was instrumental in the successful development of NACBHDD’s strategic initiatives. His professionalism, guidance and knowledge of the process was invaluable and will have long-lasting impacts for persons with mental illness and developmental disabilities across the country.

— Rene Hurtado, NACBHDD Board Treasurer