Don Kuhl founded The Change Companies® in 1988. Since founding this company, Don has worked with approximately 150 agencies and corporations to tailor interactive journals to serve unique populations. His collaborative efforts in substance use, justice services, impaired driving, healthcare, and education have consistently focused on helping individuals begin the process of positive personal change. His journals have reached over 30 million people. Don has always relied on the power of storytelling to open the door for positive behavior change. In 2023, he founded CONNECTIONS Central, with the vision of creating opportunities for people to come together, share from the heart, listen with openness and curiosity, and build deeper connections by sharing personal stories and life experiences.  

Earlier in his career, Don worked in many industries including hotel management, publishing, higher education administration and healthcare business development. Along the way, he created numerous companies, experiencing both successes and failures. He has his M.S. degree from Iowa State University.