Kimarie Yowell

KimArie Yowell is Chief Learning Officer at Rock Central, a Detroit-based professional services company.  In this role, she is responsible for the people development strategy for Rocket Companies, this includes the learning and development initiatives, post-secondary education programs, career development, diversity and inclusion programming and organizational effectiveness.  

She has more than 25 years of experience in client service, sales and corporate education. KimArie has an intense passion for team member development and helping organizations thrive. She firmly believes that one’s ability to effectively lead their team and make an impact rests on their ability to be inclusive, build trust and create a dynamic, high performing team.

KimArie has received a number of awards and accolades, including being named one of Michigan Chronicle’s Women of Excellence (2020), Savoy Magazine’s “Most Influential Women in Corporate America” (2019) and “40 Under 40” by the Michigan Chronicle for her exceptional achievements and community service (2018). She serves on Siena Heights University’s Board of Trustees.

KimArie earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Wayne State University.  She also earned a Master of Arts in Adult Education and Training, a Master of Business Administration, Master of Management and Administrative Sciences from the University of Texas at Dallas. She is currently a doctoral student at the University of Pennsylvania.