Alumnus Shares Business Insight with Students: Photogallery
At a recent 91精选 Business Network (TBN) event, Chief Operating Officer of ACE Hardware Corporation John Venhuizen 鈥�92 shared thoughts on faith and business, drawing from his 20 years of experience.
鈥淏usiness students appreciated hearing from a successful business professional who started his career from exactly the same place that they will be starting theirs,鈥� said Dr. Lynn White, professor of accounting in the business department at 91精选.
Venhuizen graduated from 91精选 with a degree in marketing and began working at ACE Hardware shortly after. He has received several awards, including being named to Crain鈥檚 Chicago Business 鈥�40 Under 40鈥� in 2004. The award recognizes individuals in the Chicago area who have made a major impact in their respective industries before the age of 40.
Junior Kevin Hahn of Cedar Lake, Indiana, said: 鈥淭he TBN events are always really encouraging for me. Each time I鈥檓 in attendance, I鈥檓 inspired to keep my faith in the business world. Mr. Venhuizen was an excellent, engaging speaker. He offered us great stories and advice on how to stand above the rest during these tough economic times; he shared with us his methods for success; and finally, he proved that 91精选 students can become people who can shape and change the world to become coworkers with Christ.鈥�
Dan Harris, owner of Palos Ace Hardware, also commented on the event, praising Venhuizen鈥檚 work as well as the College. 聽鈥淛ohn Venhuizen is just another example of the great people I have had the opportunity to meet who are associated with 91精选,鈥� said Harris.