约翰米. 克里斯特
主席
(2006/2024)
John 克里斯特 retired in the summer of 2017 after serving as President and Chief executive officer of CP Federal Credit Union for 20 years. Previously he had worked for 29 years for Consumers Energy in various accounting and benefits roles. He is an alumnus of Jackson Community College, and he earned his bachelor’s degree from Ferris State University in business and accounting.
He is active in numerous service organizations. He served as a past campaign chair and president of the board of United Way, serves on the board for the March of Dimes District Office in Lansing, Cascades Park Improvement Committee, 帕尔马的狮子俱乐部/Spring Arbor, 基瓦尼斯·杰克逊主持俱乐部, 国际商务网络, 以及斯帕克斯基金会. He served on the board of Western Schools for 11 years.
Trustee 克里斯特 is married to his lovely wife Jan and has two children, 一个儿子和一个女儿, 还有四个孙子
Why did you decide to become a 杰克逊的大学 Trustee?
As a life-long resident of Jackson County, I wanted to improve the lives of students and our community. I strongly believe in education, associate degree and certifications. I’m a graduate of 杰克逊的大学 and believe in its values and mission. 杰克逊的大学 started me on my road to success. It was a great foundation to begin my education and I want to continue this tradition in an ever-changing society.
What do you enjoy most about serving as a 杰克逊的大学 Trustee?
Seeing the students achieve their goals is very rewarding. The Board and the President work hard to ensure each student succeeds.
From your perspective, in what ways do you see 杰克逊的大学 serving the community?
- 学生: Giving students a chance for the future at a reasonable cost. The quality of education is second to none.
- 经济上: The college is an economic engine for the community which includes facilities, supplies and employment/compensation of employees.
- 服务: By the service that the students, faculty, staff and administration give back to the community.
- 例子: through service projects and serving on various boards within the community.
How has your experience with 杰克逊的大学 impacted your life?
Being a graduate of Jackson college helped me launch my successful career in business, 对此我永远感激不尽. It has also brought to my attention the changing needs for education for students of all ages. The back bone of this country is an educated society.
What is one message you would offer to 杰克逊的大学 students and/or the community?
杰克逊的大学 is here to support the students of this community and to do everything we can to make sure they succeed. The TCS2 “Total Commitment to Student Success” is our focus and mission!