Jeffrey M. Holsinger has served as CEO of Volunteers of America Northern Rockies for the last 22 years, serving tens of thousands of people in need. Jeff is a visionary leader who values each person’s unique abilities and contributions. He understands that success happens when alliances are forged in a way that strengthens those around him. Under his leadership, the organization has expanded services from a small revenue base of under one million dollars a year to over $55 million today, supported by over 450 professional staff and several hundred volunteers.
Volunteers of America Northern Rockies operates innovative human service programs in eight core areas of service including community corrections, youth services, veteran’s services, low-income housing, healthcare services, homeless services, ministry, & community outreach. It operates under the governance of a board of directors that is represented throughout region of Montana, Wyoming, & Western South Dakota. The organization is one of 30 independent faith-based affiliates within Volunteers of America, Inc. through a federated model. Volunteers of America Northern Rockies has successfully fostered growth and innovation through entrepreneurial thinking, radical hospitality, and organizational citizenship. The organization has been intentional with growth strategies to prioritize the replication of successful programs and the acquisition of new service lines that enhance mission impact. Mergers and acquisitions have contributed to over 50% of the organization’s growth through ten separate engagements. Investing time in the leadership development of team members, fostering an organizational culture centered around Servant Leadership, and creating transformational change in those served are all passions of Jeff. He encourages his team to challenge institutional thinking while preparing for the certainty of change.
Jeff currently serves on the Wyoming Department of Family Services Advisory Council through appointment by Governor Gordon. He previously served on the Wyoming Workforce Development Committee. Jeff is also an avid outdoorsman who enjoys fishing, bird hunting and woodworking when time permits. He is married to Beth who also shares his outdoor passions and deep faith. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia with continuing education in facilitation, executive development, and social entrepreneurship. Jeff’s organizational practices and leadership vision related to social entrepreneurship was profiled in the 2011 college text Moral Courage in Organizations.
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