MEET OUR TEAM

Brian Morris - President & CEO

Brian Morris is a builder at heart—of companies, teams, brands, and people. Over the past 20+ years, he’s led organizations through seasons of transformative growth, helping them scale responsibly, sharpen their purpose, and operate with clarity and excellence.

Today, Brian is also an equity partner in Leadercast, where he revitalized one of the nation’s most recognized leadership development platforms. He works closely with world-class thinkers, bestselling authors, influential speakers, and global organizations to create leadership experiences that inspire people and strengthen cultures.

Brian has helped scale multiple companies—most notably as Chief Revenue Officer/Chief Business Officer at Mammoth Sports Construction, where he generated revenue that drove exponential company growth.  He also continues to invest his energy in Legacy Sports Construction as an Equity Partner, where his leadership has helped the company scale.

Brian’s career began in collegiate athletics, where he discovered his passion for developing people, building relationships, and driving results. That same passion now fuels his work with companies, leaders, and teams across the country.

Outside of work, Brian is deeply committed to serving his community. He serves on the boards of the Kansas City Sports Commission and the Greater Kansas City Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Brian also serves on the national level as a board member for the AD's for Christ organization.

At his core, Brian is driven by purpose. He loves helping people grow, creating environments where leaders thrive, and building organizations that make a real impact.

Brian lives in Olathe with his wife Tracie and six children. An avid K-State fan, he never misses an opportunity to cheer on the Wildcats.

 

Don Morris - Vice President

Don Morris brings extensive experience in organizational health assessments, strategic consulting, staff development, and guiding companies through senior leadership and staff search processes. He is also proficient in consulting using Patrick Lencioni’s “Working Genius” program.

Don Morris has devoted his life to strengthening the Church and supporting the leaders who guide it. His leadership journey began in Weatherford, Oklahoma, where he spent 13 years as the Lead Pastor of Pine Acres Church. During this season, Don became known for his relational leadership style, his commitment to community outreach, and his ability to guide a congregation with clarity and compassion.

In 2004, Don transitioned into a national leadership role as the Director of Mission USA for USMB. Over the next 12 years, he poured his energy into church planting and renewal across the country—coaching leaders, resourcing congregations, and building networks that helped churches thrive in changing environments.

In August 2016, Don became the USMB National Director until his recent retirement. Whether he is leading others, strengthening partnerships, creating strategies for organizational growth, or serving on the Global Leadership Board for ICOMB boards of directors,  Don brings a steady, thoughtful presence and a deep passion for helping local churches flourish.

Don lives in Edmond, OK, with his wife Janna and is a proud Bapa to 13 grandchildren. During his free time, Don cheers on his alma mater, Kansas State University, and is an avid K-State Football fan.

 

Michael Bishop - Strategist

Michael Bishop is a nationally respected leader, former elite quarterback, and transformational coach known for elevating teams and organizations to high performance. Widely considered the top all-around quarterback in Kansas State history, he guided the Wildcats to a 22–3 record, two Big 12 North titles, and the program’s first No. 1 national ranking. A consensus First Team All-American, Davey O’Brien Award winner, and Heisman Trophy runner-up, Bishop was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame for his record-setting impact.

During his two seasons at K-State, he set 34 school records and 14 Big 12 records, earning places in both the Ring of Honor and the K-State Athletics Hall of Fame. Bishop went on to play professionally in the NFL, CFL, and AFL—highlighted by a Grey Cup Championship with the Toronto Argonauts and an ArenaBowl Championship with the Chicago Rush.

Today, Bishop serves as the Assistant Quarterbacks Coach at the University of Houston after a successful tenure as the Head Football Coach at Legacy School of Sport Sciences. Michael is also the CEO of 4th Quarter Fitness.

Deeply committed to youth and community development, he actively supports organizations including the Boys & Girls Club, Toys for Tots, and Habitat for Humanity while mentoring young athletes through football and basketball programs.

Bishop’s journey reflects a rare blend of excellence, resilience, and purpose—qualities that align directly with his work as a leader, mentor, and trusted advisor in the consulting space.

Kurt Smith - Chief Strategist

Kurt Smith is a strategic leader who blends operational rigor, technological expertise, and professional insight to help organizations build alignment, health, and long-term momentum. With a career that spans multi-site healthcare operations, senior IT leadership, and pastoral ministry, he brings a multidimensional perspective to teams seeking solutions that are both practical and deeply grounded.

Kurt has led large, cross-functional teams; rebuilt organizational structures; implemented performance scorecards; and streamlined complex workflows in fast-moving, high-stakes environments. He excels at diagnosing the underlying causes of organizational friction and designing clear, scalable systems that enhance accountability, visibility, and team performance.

His doctoral studies in apologetics, ethics, science and origins, and comparative worldviews provide him with a rare ability to understand how beliefs shape behavior, how values shape culture, and how leaders influence the environments they steward. Kurt navigates conflict, change, and decision-making with a balance of conviction, emotional intelligence, and genuine care for people.

Operating at the intersection of strategy and soul, Kurt helps organizations establish systems that work, cultures that thrive, and leadership practices that endure. Clients trust him for his clarity, his integrity, and his ability to translate complexity into practical, forward-moving action.