Don Vanpool is a seasoned executive and coach with over three decades of experience in corporate leadership and strategic consulting within the Fortune 500 landscape.
He has launched and led three successful businesses, held a prestigious executive role at General Electric (GE), engaged in private equity ventures, and proudly served as a military officer in the esteemed 82nd Airborne Division.
Currently, at the helm of OptaProfit as its CEO, Don steers this business coaching firm toward a singular mission: driving profitable growth, building teams, cultivating executive talent, and optimizing strategic operations. His adept coaching and mentorship have empowered countless business leaders, fostering their professional development while achieving tangible business improvements.
Don's impact on the business world extends across diverse industries, from spearheading transformative initiatives in manufacturing businesses of various sizes to navigating the complex terrain of banking and pioneering innovative solutions in digital education.
He earned his MBA from the prestigious University of Chicago and earned the esteemed Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification