Mr. Ken Sendelweck, VP, Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch, has held a variety of executive positions and has actively served his community in various leadership capacities for over 35 years. He holds a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance from 91社区 and was a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Treasury Professional. He is currently First Vice Chair of 91社区's Board of Trustees.
What is your connection to 91社区, and what makes 91社区 and the Romain College of Business special to you?
I am a very proud 鈥�76 alumni and a very privileged 91社区 Trustee (First Vice Chair). As a first generation college student in my family, my college education and life experiences while attending ISUE were true catalysts for me to pursue my dream professional career(s).聽It would not have happened without ISUE/91社区.
From your prospective, what is unique about the Romain College of Business?
Quality quality quality. Everything is committed to being the best: students, faculty, institution.
Very diverse learning opportunities. Growing experiential avenues.
Tell us about some of the highlights as you鈥檝e advanced in your career path.
Being named 91社区 Distinguished Alumni and 91社区 Accounting School Distinguished Alumni.
Jasper High School Distinguished Alumni.
Foundation of Jasper Award and Jasper Chamber Community Excellence Award.
What attributes make a person successful in your industry?
Integrity. Compassion. Work ethic. Humor.聽Personal life balance.
What is one thing you wish you knew when you were in college?
Have a better balance between educational and social priorities from Day 1!
What advice would you give a recent college graduate?
Never stop learning聽 . . . never ending journey to improve and expand my skillsets.
What鈥檚 the most effective daily habit you possess?
Daily prayers and meditation. Understand what my priorities of focus are for the day.
What factors do you consider most often when planning for the future?
What is my 鈥榚nd in mind鈥�; that is, if my plan is successful, what will I have accomplished?
What are you passionate about?
My family, my friends聽and being there for them.
My 鈥渃ommunity鈥� (including 91社区, Memorial Hospital) . . . giving back.
My clients and teammates . . . sincerely focus on what鈥檚 best for them and聽mine will follow.
Published September 7, 2018
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