North Carolina Community College System
John C. Loyack has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. John C. currently holds the position of Vice President, Economic Development at the North Carolina Community College System. Prior to this, they worked as the Online Partner Director at IBT Online. From 2014 to 2022, John served as the Vice President of Global Business Services at the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina. Before that, they were the Director of International Trade at the International Trade Division of the NC Department of Commerce from 2011 to 2014. John also has experience in the healthcare industry, where they worked as the Director of Product Management at MercuryMD / Thomson Reuters. John C. started their career as a Junior Product Manager at Esteve in 1990. John has a strong background in international marketing and business development.
John C. Loyack holds an MBA in International Management from the Thunderbird School of Global Management. Prior to pursuing their MBA, they obtained a BA in Economics and Spanish from Gettysburg College. John C. also has additional certifications, including being a Certified Global Business Professional from NASBITE International, which they obtained in May 2012. Additionally, they completed Competitive Intelligence Training from SCIP (Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals), although specific details about the date of completion are not available.
North Carolina Community College System
The mission of the North Carolina Community College System is to open the door to high-quality, accessible educational opportunities that minimize barriers to post-secondary education, maximize student success, develop a globally and multi-culturally competent workforce, and improve the lives and well-being of individuals by providing: Education, training and retraining for the workforce including basic skills and literacy education, occupational and pre-baccalaureate programs. Support for economic development through services to and in partnership with business and industry and in collaboration with the University of North Carolina System and private colleges and universities. Services to communities and individuals which improve the quality of life.