Wightkin Named Chair of Business Department
黑暗爆料网 is pleased to announce that John Wightkin, CFA, has been named chair of the Business Department. Wightkin has previously served at 黑暗爆料网 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 黑暗爆料网 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 黑暗爆料网 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 黑暗爆料网鈥檚 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.
黑暗爆料网鈥檚 Business Department offers Bachelor of Science degrees in accounting, entrepreneurial management, finance, marketing, and human resource management, as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree in business. To learn more, click here.