Gary Kunath

Gary M. Kunath is the Founder and former CEO of the Summit Group, a company he founded and grew into a global enterprise. It is now recognized as one of the top sales training companies globally. He is widely respected for his expertise in sales, value creation, customer experience, and leadership. Kunath has received accolades such as the “Innovative Practice of the Year Award” from 3M for his value creation approach and was named Businessman of the Year in the United States, an honor celebrated at a dinner hosted by the President.

In addition to his business achievements, Kunath authored the book "Life…Don’t Miss It," which advises on achieving joy and contentment in life. He is also a knowledgeable speaker on topics of employee retention, leadership, personal growth, and sales, speaking at major events for companies like IBM, HP, Lockheed, and UPS. Kunath has lectured at prestigious institutions such as Duke University, Emory University, and Cornell University, contributing to executive education programs at universities and major corporations including Marriott and 3M.

Kunath is an equity partner in Bite Tech, producers of Under Armour's high-performance sports mouth wear, and co-owns several minor league baseball teams with partners including Bill Murray and Jimmy Buffet. These teams have been recognized among the top ten best service companies globally and are noted for their high attendance rates. Based in Georgia, he travels extensively, impacting attendees with his insights and helping to energize individuals for peak performance. His approach has significantly influenced corporate initiatives focused on improving employee and family well-being.