Signature Event: Beyond the Branches

Nurturing a Legacy for Future Generations

Every family business is like a deeply rooted tree, with each generation adding strength and growth to its branches. Wildman Business Group began in 1952 when Rex Wildman planted the seed with a small dry-cleaning business in an Amish community, later growing into Wildman Uniform and Linen. In 1998, the second-generation leader, Brent Wildman, took a bold step by acquiring a competitor, doubling the company’s size and setting the stage for further growth through an ambitious M&A strategy. Now, under third-generation leader, Josh Wildman, the company has achieved 175% growth, driven by shared family values and a 200-year vision. With guidance from Bill High of 7 Generation Legacy, the Wildman family has strengthened its roots through a focus on relational health, next-generation training, and governance, ensuring this legacy tree will flourish for generations to come.

SPEAKERS:


Josh Wildman, Chairman and CEO of Wildman Business Group, Managing Partner of You The Fan. 

As a 3rd generation leader of the Wildman family of companies, Josh has worked the last 25 years at Wildman to fulfill his personal mission of Be Generous and Change Lives. Josh has served in all capacities from delivery service professional, to GM, COO, and now CEO since 2012 while growing the company from $4 Million in annual revenue to a run rate of $90 Million.
 
Josh’s areas of expertise include enhancing culture, accounting and finance, business development, M&A, strategic planning, and customer relations. Josh attended Point Loma Nazarene, Taylor University, and Grace College before joining Wildman full time. Josh also serves as the Board President at Truth @ Work, board member of C4One and Wakewell, and a Board Director at the Textile Rental Services Association.


Bill High, 7 Generation Legacy, CEO/President

Bill High is synonymous with three core values: Family, Legacy, and Generosity. He's facilitated workshops
nationwide, focusing on the essence of family legacy and redefining its biblical meaning. Initially practicing
law at a prominent Kansas City firm, Bill later founded one of the U.S.'s largest Christian foundations. He
then pivoted to specialize in family legacy consulting. An accomplished author, one of his notable works is
"Leadership NOT by the Book," co-written with David Green. At 7 Generation Legacy, Bill is renowned for
assisting families in crafting enduring multi-generational legacy plans.