John Burkhart

John Burkhart is an assistant professor of accounting at Bluffton University, where he transitioned into full-time teaching in fall 2015. With a deep institutional connection as a Bluffton alumnus and former adjunct professor, he emphasizes the university's familial culture and student mentorship.

• Education: Bluffton University (B.A. in Accounting and Finance, 1994; MBA, 2006)

Burkhart brings practical industry expertise from his nine-year tenure as Lead Internal Control Analyst at Cooper Tire & Rubber Co., specializing in Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance. His teaching portfolio includes Principles of Accounting, Federal Income Tax, and Money & Banking. He actively engages students through problem-solving and knowledge transfer.