ACTIONCOACH HEARTLAND CO-FOUNDER
OUR CEO & MASTER LICENSEE
In 2002 David & Lonna Drewelow co-founded ActionCOACH Heartland (ACH). Over the past 20+ years, they have recruited a crew of successful franchise partners and business coaches throughout Iowa and Nebraska.
For nearly two decades, David has guided hundreds of candidates through a process to help them learn what it would take to achieve their "ideal life." As a result, those interested in pursuing a business coaching career can determine their potential "fit" with the ActionCOACH opportunities offered in Iowa and Nebraska.
With David's leadership, the Heartland group provides support to franchisees and coaches through periodic calls, group coaching, training events, quarterly planning sessions, marketing support, and by sponsoring territory and multi-regional conferences.
MANTRA
David's focus is... "To inspire changed thinking!" He knows when people embrace that mindset they will get changed results, both in their life and their business.
PRIORITIES
David's priorities in life are his faith, family, and fun – and fun is where his 'work' comes in!
PASSION
A passion of David's is to help people maximize their potential. and he stresses the importance of “...working harder on yourself than you do your job.“
BACKGROUND
Right out of college David spent a few years working in media which led to a 20-year career working with The Jerry Lewis Telethon and the Muscular Dystrophy Association. In 2002, he became an ActionCOACH master licensee and head coach for the Iowa and Nebraska territory.
In 2011, David became a founding partner of a new venture called The John Maxwell Team. As a result, he was on the ground floor with the development of a new leadership training and certification company led by best-selling author and leadership guru, Dr. John C. Maxwell.
FAMILY AND COMMUNITY
Married to his wife Lonna since 1987, they have two boys and three grandsons. David is active in Rotary, local Christian groups, and serves as a music leader and youth sponsor at his church. David's passions in life are his grandsons, music, photography, travel, sports, and life long learning.
SPEAKER AND AUTHOR
As a public speaker for youth groups to business leaders, David has spoken to audiences around the globe, working with businesses, civic organizations, non-profits, and higher ed institutions. He co-authored his first book, “GPS for Success," in 2006. His next book, “The Boy with a Heart Moo Moo. Leadership Lessons from an Underdog" has a projected release date in 2025.
INDUSTRY GROUPS & AFFILIATIONS
PROFESSIONAL & CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS:
- Association for Talent Development - Member
- SCORE - Business Mentor & Franchise Advisor
- Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance - Member
- Rotary International - Past President, Past Metro Council Chair, Past District Trainer & Past District Public Image Chair
- American Association of Franchisees & Dealerships - Past Board Member
- Master Coaches Association of North America - Past Board Chair
- American Business Brokers Assoc - Past Member
- Rider's Club International - Past Board Chair
- Mount Mercy University Golf Classic - Past Committee Chair
- Cedar Valley Bible Church - Music Ministry Leader & Youth Ministry Leader
- Mission of Hope - Advisor
- University of Northern Iowa Les Hale Music Foundation - Past Board Member