Thompson Center for Integrity in Finance and Economics

The Thompson Center for Integrity in Finance and Economics helps form the next gen­eration of virtuous and integral leaders in financial professions. This cross-disciplinary center provides students with the tools to make a positive impact on the prosperity of the region and the country, the skills and knowledge to become leaders in financial professions, and the principles and values to become role models in their community.

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The Spark Tank Program

The Thompson Center provides the educational arm for the Spark Tank program, the combined effort of multiple organizations dedicated to improving justice and equity through the launching of economically viable enterprises in under-resourced American cities and communities.

The Spark Tank program provides:

• Base-level business education for budding entrepreneurs desiring to start a business.
• Entrepreneurial thinking and analyzing skills to create viable business ventures.
• Mentoring and team support along the entrepreneurial journey of participants.

Center Leadership

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Dave Geenens is an Associate Professor in the School of Business at Benedictine College. Dave has over 30 years of executive experience that he brings to his 12-plus years of academic teaching and adminstration. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree and MBA along with a CPA license (inactive). Dave has written four books and speaks to companies and groups about the integration of faith and work and the critical role Christian virtue plays in both effective business leadership and the protection of free markets and liberty.