Larry Minnix
Author Larry Minnix was CEO of Wesley Woods, a comprehensive senior organization, and CEO of LeadingAge, a national association of nonprofit providers. He was recognized as a Top 50 Leader by the Non-Profit Times, and Top 50 Influencer of Aging by Next Avenue. When he retired in 2015, Leading-Age named its Leadership Academy after him. He is on the Board of Trustees of AG Rhodes and on the Board of Directors of Trinity Continuing Care. Minnix is a United Methodist clergy. He is married to Dr. Kathleen Wright Minnix, historian and author. Minnix is a speaker on healthy aging and consults with nonprofits on governance and strategic planning. Larry's philosophy on Leadership is steeped in some of the great thinkers in the field including Jim Collins, James McGregor Burns, Peter Singe and Dr. Judy Brown who believes leadership comes from within, rather than a checklist of competencies.
