James “Jim” Wetrich, PCC, LFACHE, serves as a CEO mentor with Building Champions. He has more than 45 years of leadership experience in the health care industry across three continents. Jim has held senior-level roles within organizations including Providence Health & Services, Mölnlycke Health Care, and Abbott Laboratories (featured in Good to Great).

In addition to his work as a CEO mentor, Jim teaches marketing and consumer behavior at Texas Wesleyan University’s School of Business. He is a board member with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). He previously served on several for-profit and nonprofit boards. Jim has also shared his leadership insights in his book, Stifled: Where Good Leaders Go Wrong.

He holds a Master of Business Administration from Emory University, a Master of Health Administration from Tulane University, a Bachelor of Science from the University of Southern California, and a certificate in executive and professional coaching from the University of Texas.

Headshot of James “Jim” Wetrich, PCC, Vice Chair, and Global Board Representative with the International Coaching Federation. With 43 years in healthcare leadership and a passion for coaching, he drives impactful change.