Wayne L. Elsey in Lincoln, NE | Stafford High School

Wayne L. Elsey

Male, 55 years old

Wayne Elsey is the Founder and former CEO of SolesSouls, author of the book, Almost Isn't Good Enough, and current Founder CEO of Wayne Elsey Enterprises. Elsey started working in the footwear industry at the age of and continued in a myriad of manufacturing, managerial, sales and marketing positions. From to Elsey served as PresidentCEO of Footwear Specialties International (FSI). During that time, FSI grew over percent in revenue. In , Elsey was named President of Kodiak-Terra USA where he remained until becoming the Founder and CEO of SolesSouls in . Under his guidance, SolesSouls became one of the top of nonprofit organizations in the United States in just years. To date, SS has distributed over million pairs of shoes in countries to victims of natural disasters and abject poverty. After leaving SS, Wayne launched Wayne Elsey Enterprises (WEE), a company that works with nonprofit and for profit organizations on strategy, branding and development. WEE has divisions strategic, educational and fundraising. The Strategic Division consults with organizations to strengthen identity and drive success. The nd division, (c)() University, is an online educational site designed to give nonprofit leaders the knowledge and understanding to help their organizations succeed. The rd division, FundsOrgs, is a social enterprise that offers compelling advantages . Provides domestic nonprofits the ability to raise funds by carrying out engaging programs . Creates and sustains micro-enterprise opportunities for low-income entrepreneurs in developing nations and . Dramatically reduces the impact of post-consumer waste in our nation's landfills. Wayne is also a highly sought after public speaker and authority on topics related to leadership, branding, social activism, motivation, and community engagement. His network appearances include NBC Nightly News, Good Morning America, Today Show, Fox News. Specialties Nonprofit Leadership, Nonprofit Marketing, branding and identity, leadership, people development, management, strategic planning, branding, read more ...