Dean Fowler Consulting, LLC
Enhancing Leadership Across Generations for families-in-business and families of wealth.
Dean R. Fowler, Ph.D. is recognized as one of the world’s leading family business advisors. For over thirty years he has facilitated Forums for Family Business™ – peer advisory boards – that specialize in personal and professional development through diversified experiences and accountability, while focusing on successful intergenerational transitions. Forum members are committed to living an amazing life and growing their family legacies with confidence.
With his team of consultants, Dean Fowler Consulting, LLC also serves families-in-business and families of wealth as they transition from one generation to the next. Through our research and years of experience we have identified 12 critical competencies that all families must master for success.
Forums for Family Business

Forums for Family Business™ are round-table peer groups for family members in family business. Representing a wide range of businesses, most of the members come from companies in the second, third, fourth or fifth generations who are navigating the transition from one generation to the next while growing their family legacy. Facilitated meetings are held monthly. Learn More
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A Team of Experts
Dean Fowler
Dean R. Fowler, Ph.D. is recognized as one of the world’s leading family business advisors. He developed his consulting practice by providing integrated services focusing on the “soft side of hard issues” by working collaboratively with other professionals. He drew upon his broad range of multidisciplinary expertise as both a clinically trained therapist and experienced strategic business consultant. Now semi-retired, he facilitates his Forums for Family Business which are roundtable peer groups for family members in family business. Learn More
Inge Plautz
Inge Plautz is a growth strategist and governance expert specializing in family-owned businesses, corporate development, and market expansion. With a proven track record in cultivating high-value client relationships and fostering scalable growth strategies, she has positioned organizations for sustained success and resilience across dynamic markets. Learn More
Josh Gentine
Josh Gentine is a coach and family business advisor, helping individuals, entrepreneurs, families, and boards of directors maximize potential. Josh is dually accredited as a Hogan-Certified coach and a Gallup-Certified Strengths coach. Josh’s background as an entrepreneur, advisor, corporate board member, and third-generation family business owner gives him a range of perspectives to draw from when advising clients. Learn More