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Kurt Lykins serves as an Instructor in the Department of Business, Accounting, & Economics at Otterbein University, leveraging 35+ years of financial industry experience spanning KPMG, credit union leadership, and entrepreneurial ventures to deliver practical business education.
His educational background includes:
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Ohio University
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Otterbein University
- Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) candidate at University of Maryland Global Campus (expected 2025)
Lykins specializes in translating real-world financial expertise into classroom instruction, with research focusing on Data Analytics applications in Consumer Financial Behavior and Portfolio Modeling. His teaching methodology integrates risk management frameworks and technological innovation derived from executive roles including Chief Technology Officer at Corporate One Federal Credit Union.
He maintains active professional engagement as a Financial Planner for Envisage Wealth Management serving ultra-high net worth clients, while holding certifications including Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®), IRS Enrolled Agent (EA), and Ohio Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Community leadership features prominently in his career through current board service at WOSU Public Media and previous risk management committee chairmanship at KEMBA Financial Credit Union, complemented by frequent national speaking engagements on emerging financial technologies.
