Dr. John King, Ed.D.

Dr. John J. King can be best described as an author, educator, entrepreneur, futurist, innovator, marketer, strategist, and leader. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in economics from St. Bernard College, a Master of Education and Certificate in Organizational Development from the University of Minnesota, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of St. Thomas. He is a highly accomplished and proven senior executive, C-suite officer, entrepreneur, consultant, provost, dean, professor, and board member with significant success in higher education, academia, and adult education as well as in the airline, manufacturing, international trade, advertising, and retail sectors.

Corporate & Educational Affiliations

  • American Career Colleges
  • Blue Cliff College
  • Brown College
  • Career Education Corporation
  • Lincoln Educational Services Inc.
  • Neumont University
  • Saint Paul College
  • Saint Thomas University
  • Vatterott College
  • Allied Stores Marketing Corporation
  • Bijou Media Productions
  • Campbell-Mithun Advertising
  • Donaldson’s Department Stores
  • John King & Associates
  • Tech Trans International Ltd.
  • The Creative Edge

Board Affiliations

  • SAE Institutes, North America
    Academic Advisory Board, 2016 – Present, Chair 2018 – Present
  • Assoc. of Private Sector Colleges & Universities
    Academic Excellence Committee, 2012 – 2014
  • Lincoln College of New England, Southington, CT
    Board of Trustees, 2008 – 2018
  • Lincoln College of Technology, Columbia, MD
    Chair Board of Trustees, 2008 – 2014
  • Lehigh Valley College Board of Trustees, Allentown, PA
    2006 – 2008
  • McIntosh College Board of Trustees, Dover, NH
    2006 – 2008
  • Twin Cities Marathon, Board of Directors
    1996 – 1999
  • Dakota County Private Industry Council
    1986-1989
  • City of Eagan Economic Development Commission
    1985-1987

John J King, Ed.D.