John Kennedy

John Kennedy, CAE, currently serves as the Association & Publishing Advisor and Adjunct Professor at the University of Illinois Springfield, with a focus on business management education. Since May 2017, John has advised the FBI National Academy Associates, Inc. (FBINAA) in communications and grants, supporting IT implementation and publication efforts. John's extensive background includes roles as Deputy Executive Director at FBINAA, where leadership in operational strategy and program development was prominent, as well as previous positions as Executive Director of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police and Vice President at the National Safety Council. John's academic credentials include a Master of Business Administration from Jacksonville University and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Economics from Illinois State University, along with recognition as a Certified Association Executive.