马修·R. 亨氏
受托人
(2008/2020)
A lifelong resident of Jackson, Matthew 亨氏 graduated from Hanover-Horton High School in 1985. He attended 杰克逊的大学 for two years before transferring to Michigan State University where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. In 1992, he returned to school at Western Michigan University and completed a master’s degree in public administration in 1995.
Mr. 亨氏 was hired by the Jackson Police Department in 1989. He worked various assignments beginning with patrol and worked his way through the ranks until being appointed as Chief of Police in December 2007. In 2011 he was assigned additional responsibility as the Fire Chief under the title Director of Police and Fire Services. He retired from that position in December 2016 to become security manager for Henry Ford Allegiance Health in Jackson, MI.
他是领导学院的应届毕业生, 西北警察参谋和指挥学院, 以及联邦调查局国家学院. He has been an adjunct professor at 杰克逊的大学 as well as Siena Heights University.
His involvement within the community is diverse having served in various capacities in local organizations. Within the Northwest Jackson Kiwanis Club he has served as a member, 董事会成员, 作为董事会主席. He has also been a member of the Elks and served on their board. 2007年12月, he completed his ninth year as 董事会成员 for Cascades Humane Society; for two of those years, 他是董事会主席.
Why did you decide to become a 杰克逊的大学 Board of 受托人?
JC played such an important role in my young life I always felt I wanted to come back and give back to the college in some fashion. 在我看来, JC has always been a tremendous asset to this community and I felt a certain obligation to do my part to ensure its continued success. Once I obtained a position in life where I could give back I focused my energies on the College.
What do you enjoy most about serving as a 杰克逊的大学 Board of 受托人?
Knowing that I am making a difference in people’s future. I have always believed that education is the pathway to people’s success. With the reasonable cost and return on investment you receive from the College I gain a tremendous amount of satisfaction watching the students’ progress through their programs and graduate.
From your perspective, in what ways do you see 杰克逊的大学 serving the community?
I believe it provides numerous avenues for students, 年轻人和老年人, 为了满足他们对更好生活的渴望. 可以是副学士学位, 一个证书, or just taking a class or two to bone up on a topic or for personal growth I believe we provide for a more educated and well-rounded populous. This translates into a well-educated workforce that adds to the local economy and economic growth.
How has your experience with 杰克逊的大学 impacted your life?
JC永远是我生命的一部分. JC在我的成功中扮演了重要的角色. 高中刚毕业就参加了, the professors and class size ensured a smooth transition for me to the college environment and allowed me to build my self-confidence. 另一个额外的好处, 在杰克逊呆了一段时间后，我遇到了一些人, 多年来, 和许多和我一起上JC的学生. This resulted in an instant connection that helped in building stronger working relationships. 另一个额外的好处是成本. Upon completion of college I did not have a large student loan debt so I was able to start on solid financial ground early on in my career.
What is one message you would offer to 杰克逊的大学 students and/or the community?
JC是你事业起步的好地方, 提升你的事业, add to your personal growth or broaden your horizons. All in a warm, welcoming, beautiful and safe environment.