Philip E. 霍夫曼
受托人
(2004/2022)
Philip 霍夫曼 was first elected to the 杰克逊的大学 校董会 in 2004, 2010年和2016年. He is a small business owner and former elected legislator for the State of Michigan. He graduated from Lumen Christi High School and earned an associate degree majoring in law enforcement from 杰克逊的大学 and a bachelor of science in criminal justice from Ferris State University.
Mr. 霍夫曼 founded and operated 霍夫曼 Legislative Consultants from 2003 until merging his company with Quadrant Consulting Group in 2016 and currently serves as a partner in the business. 1993年至2003年，他担任密歇根州参议员, was a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 1983-1993 and was a deputy sheriff with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department from 1974-1982.
在社区里, he was Chairman of both the Land O’ Lakes and Great Sauk Trail of the Boy Scouts of America and chaired the campaign to save Camp Teetankah. He formerly served as President of the 杰克逊的大学 校友 Association and was a member of the 杰克逊的大学 Foundation and also received the “杰出服务奖” from 杰克逊的大学. 目前, he serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors at American 1 Credit Union, 比弗岛船公司副主席, member of the 校董会 of the Michigan Legislative Retirement System and a member of the Board of the Michigan Braille Transcribing Fund.
Mr. 霍夫曼 and his wife Dennise have three grown sons and three grandchildren.
Why did you decide to become a 杰克逊的大学 Board of 受托人?
I ran for the Board because I felt that the high cost of a college education was becoming less affordable for most people living and working in Jackson County. So, my aim was to lessen that burden by keeping 杰克逊的大学 tuition and fees as affordable as I possibly could.
What do you enjoy most about serving as a 杰克逊的大学 Board of 受托人?
From where I sit on the Board I get a chance to put into motion long range goals for 杰克逊的大学 that will ensure Jackson area students get a chance to obtain an Bachelors, Associates or Certificate that will help them achieve their life’s mission.
From your perspective, in what ways do you see 杰克逊的大学 serving the community?
We are a full service institution of higher education right here at home. We’ll train you in a variety of fields and get you credentialed so you can be immediately employable. JC also offers Bachelor and Associate degrees to prepare students to transfer on to the colleges and universities of their choice, 而这一切都是在家里生活和储蓄.
How has your experience with 杰克逊的大学 impacted your life?
JC has impacted my life by making me more aware of the struggles families and students have had to endure to get a 杰克逊的大学 education. While their stories different their themes are the same, JC gave them a chance to make something of themselves. JC is an instrument of hope, something I am proud to be part of.
What is one message you would offer to 杰克逊的大学 students and/or the community?
My message to anyone who reads this and wants to go to JC is simple, give us the opportunity to help educate you and you will achieve things you only dreamed of.