Seth Winterhalter Email & Phone Number

As Founder and President of HaltingWinter, I serve as an executive coach to city administrators and managers while leading a dynamic consulting firm specializing in organizational development, leadership enhancement, and workplace culture transformation. We partner with municipalities and government entities to create high-performing, engaged teams and foster positive workplace environments.Key Responsibilities and Achievements:• Develop and deliver customized keynotes, workshops, and training programs for government organizations, focusing on leadership development, employee engagement, and workplace culture enhancement.• Provide executive and group coaching sessions to foster leadership growth and drive organizational success.• Design and implement comprehensive training solutions for government entities• Utilize data analytics to drive insights and improve client outcomes.• Increased Employee Engagement Scores by 18% over 12 months for a government client through strategic leadership workshops and executive coaching.• Manage all aspects of the company, including strategic planning, marketing, sales, and operations.Areas of Expertise:• Strategic Planning and Execution• Leadership Development and Training• Employee Engagement Strategies• Workplace Culture Transformation• Performance Management• Change Management• Public Speaking and Facilitation• Conflict Resolution & Dynamic CommunicationNotable Achievements:• Delivered 10,000+ hours of public speaking to educate, train, and inspire global audiences.• Host of the HaltingWinter Podcast, creating 100+ episodes of content for leaders and organizations.By leveraging my experience in organizational leadership, community engagement, and strategic planning, I help municipal leaders and their teams achieve extraordinary results, enhance operational efficiency, and create thriving workplace cultures.

As Lead Pastor of Harbor Church, I led a thriving organization of more than 500 congregants, managing a team of 5 staff and over 200 volunteers, while overseeing an annual budget of $650,000.Key Responsibilities and Achievements:• Primary speaker and teacher, delivering thousands of hours of speeches and instructional content in keynote and workshop settings to audiences of over 1,000.• Increased church membership and financial giving, achieving consistent double-digit growth in annual revenue.• Planned, coordinated, and executed over 1,000 events, ensuring seamless execution and positive attendee experiences.• Designed and delivered leadership development programs for staff and volunteer leaders, creating a pipeline of hundreds of leaders who launched and managed dozens of community programs.• Developed and implemented community outreach events and programs, including Foster Aware, conducting extensive policy research and collaborating with state legislators to bring positive change to foster care.• Served as lead chaplain to the Olympia Capitol Campus, ministering to senators and representatives.• Managed all aspects of the organization including budget, facility (30,000 square feet used for rentals, conferences, community events), and social services.This role honed my skills in organizational leadership, public speaking, event management, and community engagement, laying a strong foundation for my current consulting work in leadership development and organizational transformation.

As Lead Pastor at Mars Hill Church, I directed operations for the Olympia campus within a larger organization serving 15,000+ congregants, with an annual budget exceeding $25 million.Key Responsibilities and Achievements:* Tasked to spearhead a turnaround at the Olympia campus, overseeing 3 years of record growth in attendance and financial giving.* Managed over 1,000 events, including large-scale public events for audiences of up to 17,000.* Recruited to provide strategic direction for the music department, which became a global trendsetter producing award-winning bands and albums.* Implemented organizational development strategies resulting in significant growth in attendance (8,000 to 15,000) and financial contributions ($12m to $25m) over four years.* Developed and empowered staff and volunteer leaders, creating a culture of excellence and innovation.* Oversaw all aspects of campus operations, including budget management, facilities, and community outreach programs.This role significantly enhanced my skills in organizational leadership, strategic planning, and large-scale event management, providing valuable experience that informs my current work in leadership consulting and organizational transformation.

As founder and leader of the Capital Philharmonic Orchestra & Chorus, I transformed a volunteer ensemble into a professional orchestra of 65 paid musicians and a volunteer choir of 100 voices within four years.Key Responsibilities and Achievements:* Oversaw all aspects of the organization, including strategic planning, event coordination, marketing, employee management, volunteer recruitment, and donor/sponsor relations.* Planned and executed 5 annual orchestra concerts plus 5 additional concerts featuring nationally recognized guest artists.* Grew the organization from an amateur group of 15 volunteers to a fully paid, professional orchestra of 65+ players* Raised and managed an annual budget exceeding $500,000 through effective fundraising and financial management.* Developed and implemented innovative marketing strategies to increase audience attendance and community engagement.* Cultivated relationships with local businesses, arts organizations, and community leaders to enhance the orchestra's presence and impact in the region.* Designed and delivered educational outreach programs to foster appreciation for classical music in the community.This role honed my skills in organizational leadership, financial management, and community engagement, while also showcasing my ability to build and scale an organization from the ground up—experiences that continue to inform my current consulting work.

As Creative Arts Director at Evergreen Christian Community, I founded and led the Evergreen School of the Arts, developing a comprehensive arts education program for children and adults.Key Responsibilities and Achievements:* Founded the Evergreen School of the Arts to educate children and develop artistic talent in adults across various art forms including music, dance, drawing, painting, and sculpture.* Managed all aspects of the school including staff recruitment and oversight, budgeting, donor/sponsor management, marketing, and event coordination.* Planned, coordinated, and executed over 1,250 events, including the signature 3-day Arts Festival.* Developed and implemented curriculum for multiple artistic disciplines, ensuring high-quality education and skill development for students of all ages.* Cultivated partnerships with local artists, educators, and arts organizations to enhance program offerings and community engagement.* Organized and managed performances, exhibitions, and workshops to showcase student and faculty talent.* Implemented innovative outreach programs to increase community participation in the arts.This role strengthened my abilities in program development, event management, and community engagement while demonstrating my capacity to build and lead creative initiatives—skills that continue to inform my current work in organizational development and leadership coaching.

Mfa: Orchestral Conducting, Music

Theology/Theological Studies

Ma: Missional Leadership, Theology

Ba: Sacred Music & Biblical Studies, Music, Theology