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James K Cushing

Commander · DISC type D
Manager - The Wellmark Foundation / Health Improvement & Community Engagement Manager at THE WELLMARK FOUNDATION
📍 Des Moines, Iowa, United States

James K Cushing is the Manager of The Wellmark Foundation, where he leads health improvement and community engagement initiatives. His expertise lies in non-profit strategy, program development, and organizational excellence, drawing from his MBA at Drake University and experience across multiple health-focused leadership roles.

His interests suggest a strong focus on business strategy and corporate development, following organizations like Harvard Business Review and Principal Financial Group. He has a deep commitment to improving community well-being, which is a central theme throughout his career.

He has over 30 years of experience supporting communities across Iowa and South Dakota to improve population health.

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Experience
34 Years
Current Role
Manager - The Wellmark Foundation / Health Improvement & Community Engagement Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Personality Overview

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Strong-Willed
Candid & Clear
Impact-Driven

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Priorities

Topics James cares about

Community Health
Manages The Wellmark Foundation's grant programs that support long-term health and well-being projects in local communities across Iowa and South Dakota.
Non-profit Strategy
Possesses extensive experience as a consultant and executive director, focusing on strategic planning, board development, and operational excellence for non-profits.
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Career

Work history

1-2023
Manager - The Wellmark Foundation / Health Improvement & Community Engagement Manager
THE WELLMARK FOUNDATION
1-2012
Organizational Excellence Consultant
Self Employed
5-2017 - 1-2023
Community Health Improvement Program Manager -- Health Equity, Access & Improvement
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
2-2015 - 4-2017
Executive Director -- Statewide Association Management
Iowa Association of Area Agencies on Aging
7-2007 - 11-2011
Executive Director - Organizational Excellence Development Consultant
UnityPoint Health System
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Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Drake University
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
Iowa State University
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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