The Lancaster Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Northwood University President Dr. Kevin Fegan has been named the 2013 Person of the Year in the Best Southwest by the Lancaster Chamber. Dr. Fegan will be honored at the Chamber’s annual awards luncheon on Thursday, February 13, at the Lancaster Recreation Center. He is the first person to win the newly formed award.The Person of the Year in the Best Southwest Award recognizes a professional who has made significant contributions to their local economy as leader, advocate and mentor. Criteria include building partnerships between educators and the business community, exceptional leadership, and demonstrated success in addressing the need of the region’s labor market. Fegan was selected for this award because he and the chamber share a common vision—the revitalization of our communities through education, innovation and visionary thinking.
Dr. Fegan began his Northwood career as head women’s volleyball coach in 1986 while teaching business education and coaching in the Midland Public Schools. He joined Northwood as a staff member in 1987 as assistant director of academic computer services and an instructor on the Midland campus. In 1988, he became registrar for the Midland campus and in 1990 was named director of registrar and academic counseling. In 1994, he left the traditional program and joined the staff of the Adult Degree Program serving as associate dean. In 1998, he was named dean of the Adult Degree Program. In May 2000, he was elected provost of the Adult Degree Program and an officer of the college by the Board of Trustees. In May of 2003, Dr. Fegan started in his role as provost of the Texas campus and in June 2012 was named president of Northwood University Texas.
Dr. Fegan was named a Northwood University Outstanding Alumni (1996), recognized by the International Who’s Who of Professionals and Who’s Who Among American Colleges and Universities, and is a member of Delta Mu Delta, an honorary business fraternity. Dr. Fegan holds a B.B.A. in marketing and management from Northwood University, an M.A. in educational administration from Central Michigan University and an Ed.D. in curriculum and instruction from Wayne State University.
The Lancaster Chamber mission is To Actively Promote, Support and Attract Business to Better Serve the Greater Lancaster Area!
