Dr. Gordon Whitehead | U.S. Marines to the Boardroom

by | May 22, 2015 | Blog Post, Podcast

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Dr. Gordon Whitehead is a leader with experience in business management, business development, information technology, and bringing new products to market. Gordon received his Bachelor of Arts from Oregon State University in Business with concentrations in both Business Administration and Finance, and a Minor in Japanese. He later graduated from George Fox University, a private liberal arts university in Newberg, Oregon, with a Doctorate in Management and as a Richter Scholar.

He left the Marines in 1995 to work for Nike and other professional positions including serving as the Director of IT for Sequent Computers, Vice President for FB&B Consulting Group, Vice President of IT Operations for CorVel Corporation, and several entrepreneurial ventures. Learn from one of the best, With over 30+ years of leadership experience underneath him, Gordon shares his story from earning the coveted title of Marine in his youth while working his way through the enlisted and officer ranks. Gordon is the author of three books, a father of eight children; passionate about his family, church, and leadership.

Professional Highlights Include:Captain-Gordon-Whitehead-Cub-Scout-Marines
  • United States Marine Corps Captain
  • Director of IT at Nike
  • Director of IT, Sales & Marketing at Sequent Computer Systems
  • VP Information Technology Systems, CorVel
  • Varsity Football Offensive Coordinator for a championship team
  • Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
  • Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach
  • He is an experienced business leader in technology, business development, and organizational management.

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Jorge Escatell

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