Dona Kappmeyer, CPA, MBB
Dona Kappmeyer helps leaders expand their impact without burning out by aligning how they work, lead, and show up with what matters most. With roots in a third-generation family business and ownership across multiple ventures, she brings grounded, real-life leadership perspective built for long-term performance.
CEO | Keynote Speaker | Strategic Advisor | Executive Coach | Author
Dona Kappmeyer is a keynote speaker, strategic advisor, and award-winning business coach with more than 30 years of experience helping business owners and leadership teams drive growth, improve performance, and lead with greater clarity and confidence.
A third-generation entrepreneur with a background spanning executive leadership, accounting, operational strategy, and business transformation, Dona has worked with organizations across industries including construction, transportation, manufacturing, telecommunications, media, and professional services. Her ability to combine strategic insight with practical execution has made her a trusted resource for leaders navigating growth, change, and operational complexity.
Through keynote presentations, executive coaching, strategic facilitation, and advisory services, Dona helps organizations strengthen leadership, improve communication, align teams, and build scalable businesses that are less dependent on the owner. She is known for translating complex business challenges into practical, actionable strategies that create measurable results.
In 2022, Dona launched ActionCOACH-KGP and KAPPital Gain Plan Consulting, where she works with business owners, executive teams, nonprofits, and growing organizations through leadership development, operational advisory, business education, and strategic planning initiatives.
As a Certified Executive Business Coach, CPA, and Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Dona brings a unique blend of analytical expertise, operational experience, and leadership insight to every engagement. Her approach is practical, engaging, and results-focused — helping leaders create sustainable success without sacrificing alignment, culture, or purpose.
Dona also serves on the boards of multiple nonprofit organizations and is passionate about supporting business and community development across Texas. She and her family have called La Vernia home for more than two decades and enjoy spending time in Port Aransas whenever possible.
Dona also serves on the boards of multiple nonprofit organizations and is passionate about supporting business and community development across Texas. She and her family have called La Vernia home for more than two decades and enjoy spending time in Port Aransas whenever possible.