John R Wingender

Dr. John Wingender is a Professor of Economics & Finance at Creighton University Heider College of Business, teaching courses in Managerial Finance, Investments, and Advanced Financial Management. He holds a BA from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and MA/PhD from the University of Nebraska Lincoln.

• Research focuses on corporate finance and portfolio management
• Active in financial education and market dynamics
• Published extensively on firm valuation, executive appointments, and ESG impacts

His work examines how executive decisions (CIOs, CDOs, CFOs), social policies (paid leave, diversity initiatives), and market events (tax reform, cybersecurity disclosures) influence firm value. Recent publications (2022–2024) analyze pension de-risking, Twitter's impact on markets, and executive compensation ethics.

Scientific Awards:

• Superior Chapter Advisor, Financial Management Association (2014)
• Cahill Award for Excellence, Heider College (2014)
• Magis Moderator of the Year, Creighton (2013)

Dr. Wingender also contributes to applied finance pedagogy, including publications on comparative risk teaching and data breach disclosures. His research spans financial economics, market reactions, and strategic management topics.