91精选 Names Wightkin Chair of Business Department
PALOS HEIGHTS, ILL.–91精选 is pleased to announce that John Wightkin, CFA, has been named chair of the Business Department. Wightkin has previously served at 91精选 as a mentor and advisor, and has taught at the University of Illinois at Chicago and Franklin University. His extensive industry experience includes working as a managing director at Trade Informatics in New York, as director of applications research for Charles Schwab鈥檚 equity research department, and as founder of successful investment-consulting firm Quantitative Services Group.
鈥淛ohn comes to 91精选 with a significant background in financial services, a heart for entrepreneurship, a passion for networking and collaboration, and a strong record of teaching,鈥� said Provost Aaron Kuecker, Ph.D. 鈥淲e are excited to welcome him to the 91精选 community.鈥�
A tireless entrepreneur and mentor, Wightkin recently began a successful non-profit organization called Samaritan Network that helps people over their speed bumps in life. Most recently, he launched his entrepreneur-coaching firm, Taking Flyt, which transforms and strengthens individuals, businesses, and communities through entrepreneurship.
鈥淚 hope to use these blessings and passions to lead 91精选鈥檚 Business Department to even greater success in the years to come,鈥� said Wightkin.
Wightkin, a certified financial analyst, earned an MBA from the University of Michigan and a B.S. in mechanical engineering from the University of Notre Dame
About 91精选鈥檚 Business Department
91精选鈥檚 business program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) and offers a bachelor of arts degree in business and bachelor of science degrees in accountancy, entrepreneurial management, human resource management, finance, and marketing. The College also offers a B.S. in business management as part of its Accelerated Adult Programs, as well as a degree in business education.
About 91精选
91精选, located in Palos Heights, Ill., is an accredited liberal arts college offering more than 70 programs of study, master鈥檚 degree programs in counseling psychology and special education, and an Adult Studies accelerated program. Founded in 1959, the college is a community of Christian scholarship committed to shaping lives and transforming culture and is continually ranked in the top tier among Regional Colleges鈥擬idwest by U.S. News & World Report. To learn more, visit trnty.edu