Yvonne Evers

Yvonne Evers is a succession planning expert and the Founder & CEO of SUCCESSIONapp, LLC, a SaaS (Software as a Service) company based in Madison, Wisconsin.1 She established the company in January 2013 with the mission of helping executives and board members create effective succession plans to ensure smooth and successful transitions.1

Professional Background

Yvonne has extensive experience in leadership and consulting roles:

• SUCCESSIONapp, LLC: As the Founder & CEO since 2013, she leads the company in providing online solutions for Board and Executive Succession Planning.1

• YME Coaching & Consulting, LLC: She founded and led this company from 2008 to 2023, offering executive coaching and board governance training.1

• UW Credit Union: Served as a Board Member for over 20 years, from 1999 to 2019.1

• HRValue Group, LLC: Held the position of President/CEO from 2001 to 2006, specializing in human resource consulting for credit unions.1

• YM. Evers Consulting, Inc.: Was the CEO and Owner from 1995 to 2001, providing HR consulting services to various organizations.1

Education and Expertise

Yvonne holds a Master of Science degree in Industrial Relations from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.1 Her areas of expertise include:

• Board Succession Planning
• CEO Succession Planning
• Pandemic Management Continuity
• Executive Coaching

Recent Activities

Yvonne remains active in her field, regularly sharing insights and participating in industry events:

• She was recently a special guest on The Nonprofit Show, discussing the importance of board succession planning.3
• Yvonne emphasizes the significance of thorough vetting when selecting board members.2

Through her work at SUCCESSIONapp, LLC, Yvonne Evers continues to address the critical need for succession planning, particularly in light of the expected high turnover rates in executive and board roles over the next 5-10 years.1