Purdue University Fort Wayne Resource Hub | John Minnich
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John Minnich at Purdue University Fort Wayne
Faculty and Student Resource Hub
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Courses Designed and Facilitated by John Minnich
Designed for impact, each course blends real-world business strategy with executive-level insights. Whether focused on financial leadership, assurance services, or strategic decision-making, these courses equip students and professionals with the tools to lead, analyze, and drive business performance in dynamic environments.
MBA Finance for Leaders
This course provides a practical framework for driving business performance through strategic thinking and effective execution. It explores how organizations analyze environments, define strategy, align resources, and implement performance initiatives that deliver measurable results. Participants engage with real-world case studies, decision-making scenarios, and proven strategic tools that translate directly into organizational impact. Core topics include strategic agility, market positioning, operational alignment, and financial performance and analysis management. The course serves as a dynamic playbook for navigating complexity and advancing long-term success.
Audit and Assurance
This course offers a strategic perspective on aligning governance, risk management, and assurance with organizational objectives. It explores governance structures, risk oversight, internal controls, and ethical leadership through a decision-making lens. Key topics include integrating risk intelligence into strategy, supporting innovation within regulatory frameworks, and using assurance to enhance accountability and performance. Participants gain tools and insights to strengthen oversight, improve transparency, and support informed, responsible leadership across the organization.
John Minnich
Founder, Minnich + Associates
A Strategic Executive Advisory and Executive Development Firm
Former CFO | 3 Regional CPA Firms | Tech Firm as ERP and CRM Systems Consultant | DWD CPAs & Advisors | DWD Technology Group | Katz, Sapper & Miller | Baden, Gage & Schroeder | Parkview Health
Financial Executives International – Fort Wayne
Board of Directors | Vice President Executive Programs & Executive Development Chair | Past President | Former National Liaison to FEI National | Former Member – National Governance, Risk & Compliance Committee
Vice President Executive Programs & Executive Development Chair | Keynote Host & Strategic Leadership Facilitator
As Vice President of Executive Programs and Chair of Executive Development for Financial Executives International – Fort Wayne, John has led high-impact executive programs, keynote sessions, and strategic executive development for financial leaders — curating premier experiences that elevate executive leadership, drive peer engagement, and inspire strategic decision-making among C-suite and senior finance professionals.
Indiana CPA Society
Past Roles: Leadership Council, Leadership Cabinet, Executive-Level Integrated Report Assurance Committee, Professional Development Committee, President – Indiana CPA Educational Foundation, and Discussion Leader for CPAs and Executives
Cornell University – Leadership Certificates
Executive Leadership | High-Performance Leadership | Strategic Human Resources Leadership
Purdue University Fort Wayne
MBA Policy Chair + MBA Professor of Practice in AACSB Accredited Program | Doermer School of Business Strategic Planning Committee | MBA Director Search Chair | Business Faculty Search Committees | Pedagogy Spanning Multiple Modalities and Business Courses | Virtual, Hybrid, In-Person | Doermer Teaching Fellow and CELT Faculty Consultant | Entrepreneurship and Innovative Design Faculty Fellow and Coach
Business Professor Practice – 5 Colleges and Universities
Purdue University Fort Wayne | Manchester University | Indiana Institute of Technolgy | University of Saint Francis | Harrison College | Past President – Manchester University Alumni Association | Indiana Institute of Technology Faculty Senate Curriculum Committee Chair
National Speaker
Presented to 1,000+ C-Suite and CPA Professionals | 12+ Statewide CPA Professional Organizations | Conferences, Seminars, Workshops | Virtual, Hybrid, In-Person
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Bridging Financial Expertise with Strategic Leadership
John Minnich is a strategic advisor and executive development expert known for his X-shaped skill set—deep in finance and business performance, broad across strategy, leadership, operations, and growth. As Founder of Minnich + Associates, he partners with C-suite leaders to drive high-level transformation through executive insight and practical strategy. With a foundation in financial leadership and a breadth of experience spanning executive advisory, governance, and executive education, John equips organizations to scale with confidence and clarity.
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The Best Way To Reach John
Please contact John with any questions you may have about business. Whether you’re seeking insights, collaboration, or strategic advisory, John is here to engage in meaningful conversations that drive results.
You can reach John at john.minnich@purdue.edu.
You can also search our knowledgebase for additional executive insights.
If you would like to speak directly with John, please call 260.481.0219.
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Summative and Formative Peer Review for Faculty Growth | Coaching and Consulting
John Minnich offers confidential, summative and formative peer reviews designed to enhance instructional effectiveness, student learning, and faculty development across all teaching modalities. These consultations are ideal for institutions and academic leaders committed to continuous improvement and pedagogical excellence.
Formative peer review offerings (Faculty-Driven, Confidential)
Designed to support faculty development and continuous improvement in a confidential, collegial setting. Focused on improvement and reflective teaching practice, these consultations are entirely confidential and collegial:
- Classroom observation with developmental feedback: Pre‑observation meetings set goals; follow‑up meetings support reflection and actionable planning
- Syllabus and instructional materials review: Feedback aligns course components with learning objectives
- Small Group Instructional Diagnostics (SGID): Structured mid‑semester feedback facilitated in small groups, confidential and developmental only
- Assessment of student learning outcomes: Review of alignment and assessment effectiveness
- Analysis of course evaluations and student feedback: Identifying trends and areas for instructional refinement
- Online course design review using Quality Matters™‑informed standards: A rubric-based evaluation aligned with Online Course Design Standards; includes action planning and prioritization of actionable steps
Formative peer review promotes reflective practice, user-defined goals, and trust-based peer consultation as part of continuous faculty development.
Summative peer review offerings (Reviewer-Driven, Evaluative)
Summative peer reviews are designed to support formal evaluation contexts—such as annual reviews, promotion and tenure decisions, or course facilitation awards. These offerings follow established institutional criteria and produce evaluative reports intended for department chairs, deans, and other academic leaders.
- Classroom observation with evaluative feedback: Focused on instructional effectiveness and alignment with institutional expectations; may include announced or unannounced visits per institutional guidelines
- Syllabus and instructional materials review: Evaluates alignment with course objectives, curricular standards, and accreditation requirements
- Assessment of student learning outcomes: Reviews evidence of student achievement and effectiveness of assessment methods
- Analysis of course evaluations and student feedback: Interprets trends and patterns to assess instructional impact and consistency across sections or semesters
- Online course design review (evaluation-focused): Applies Quality Matters™-informed institutional benchmarks to evaluate course structure, accessibility, and learning engagement
Summative reviews are structured, formal, and shared with academic leadership—distinct from formative reviews, which are confidential and faculty-driven.
Recognized Expertise in Faculty Development
These consultations are grounded in experience as a trained peer reviewer and faculty developer—recognized through institutional leadership roles and a selective appointment as a Doermer Teaching Fellow and CELT Faculty Consultant at Purdue University Fort Wayne. The approach is collegial, tailored, and strategically aligned with your academic goals.
Trusted Voice in Executive Education and National Executive Research
Appointed by expert business faculty colleagues as MBA Policy Chair at Purdue University Fort Wayne—an AACSB-accredited business school—John Minnich has played a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the graduate program while continuing to lead executive advisory efforts focused on executive leadership and financial strategy in business.
Broad Academic and Professional Experience Across Sectors
Throughout his career, John Minnich has served on the business faculty at five colleges and universities and brings substantial professional experience at the local, regional, and national levels. He has held practitioner roles across three CPA firms, served as a systems consultant with a fintech firm, and held the role of CFO.
Founder, Speaker, and Contributor to National Executive Insights
As the Founder of Minnich + Associates, John Minnich brings a strategic advisory lens to every engagement. He is also a national speaker, having presented in numerous states for statewide CPA societies, and has contributed to executive research for Financial Executives International (FEI) and its research affiliate, Financial Education & Research Foundation (FERF).
Empowering Faculty Growth
Support your faculty with expert-driven, high-trust feedback that fosters growth, reflection, and instructional impact.
John Minnich’s approach balances strategic insight with collegial support—helping faculty refine their facilitation practices in a way that’s constructive, personalized, and aligned with institutional goals.
Let’s explore how peer review can elevate teaching and foster faculty growth across our Purdue community.
