Fred helps to lead local initiatives in South Bend in support of the Drucker Institute’s lifelong learning platform, Bendable.

He joined the Drucker Institute in 2018 as a community stakeholder for Bendable while working as a consultant at the University of Notre Dame. Fred is a lifelong learner with a wealth of real-life experience that helps him connect with people from all walks of life.

Fred earned a degree in Business from Ivy Tech Community College, graduating Cum Laude. He holds certificates in Executive Management from the University of Notre Dame, and in Project Management from Louisiana State University. He is a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, as well as the Kappa Beta Delta International Honor Society for ACBSP Accredited Business Programs.

Fred is currently pursuing a Project Management Professional certification, working on a short documentary film about his life, and serving as a motivational speaker. He loves to play chess, and is passionate about writing lyrics that both inspire and inform.