Type Of Business:
University
Expertise:
Computer instruction
Major Product/SVS:
Higher education
Hobbies/Sports:
Riding Harley-Davidsons
Education Degrees:
Master of Arts in Business Administration, Concentration in Computer Applications, Wayland Baptist University (1995)
Affiliations Awards:
The Alpha Beta Kappa Honor Society
Industry:
Higher Education
State/Country of Origin:
OH/USA
Children's Names:
Jariah Edward, Katie Jo, Lori Beth
Date of Distinction:
9/28/2011
Work History:
USAF; ITT Technical Institute; Everest College
Career Achievements:
Instructor, Master Instructor, Instructor Supervisor, Branch Chief, USAF; Instructor, Lead Instructor, IT Chair, ITT Technical Institute; Instructor, Acting Business Chair, Everest College
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
He is separated from his peers because of his ability to teach to the level of his students.
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
If he could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, he would choose his dad and/or John Wayne. These two individuals were his heroes, and role models. Both of these individuals have passed away, but they are still his heroes.
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The most gratifying aspect of his career was seeing his dad, Don Bresher, able to attend a master's degree award ceremony.
Number Of Years In Profession:
30
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to goal setting. When he was in the military, he wanted to be a master instructor and by the time he retired, he was a master sergeant. At retirement, he was a master instructor, master sergeant, and had a master's degree.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession after serving in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Assisting students with computer applications in the mornings; Teaching the entire business program in the evenings; Managing 12 business and criminal justice instructors
Education Certifications:
A+ Certification
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Whitacre would like to be the dean of education.