John Porter
President & CEO, Lindenwood Education System
John R. Porter is a strategic leader recognized for his exemplary communication skills, team leadership, and expertise in account capture, customer relations, market penetration, and global growth strategy. He is passionate about improving team performance, driving revenue, and ensuring steady growth. John can lead global teams to deliver measurable results and complete complex objectives and projects while meeting or exceeding organizational expectations.
Currently, as President & CEO of Lindenwood Education System, John oversees three academic entities (Lindenwood University, Dorsey College, and Ancora Education). The total number of students in the Lindenwood Education System exceeds 17,000. During his short time within this role, he has managed to complete the following accomplishments:
- Establish the Lindenwood Education System, a dynamic, private, non-profit corporation that is the parent entity to a system of separate and distinct independent institutions of higher education.
- Oversee the acquisition of 2 entities, Dorsey College and Ancora Education System.
Earlier in his career with IBM, John worked his way up from an entry-level distribution order specialist to vice president of various company divisions. He was known for building successful leadership teams, restoring relationships with key clients, and generating revenue in previously underperforming divisions. His leadership and extraordinary ability to review and improve processes and establish and build strong relationships won him several awards, including the Golden Circle Award and multiple VP and 100% Club awards.
John has a Doctor of Education from Johns Hopkins University and an MBA from Washington University. He serves on the boards of several organizations, including the Economic Development Council of Saint Charles County, St. Louis Sports Commission, and Mercy Health East.