The School of Business
Mentors
On campus mentoring will be done by:
John M. Simcox
Company: J C Keepsake Incorporated
- AS, 1970, Other University/College
- AA, Marketing, 1969, Lds Business College
- Marketing
- Marketing Manager
- Owner
- Real Estate Developer
- Retail
- Retired
Biography:
John Simcox is presently assigned to serve at BYU Hawaii. He is a former Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Center for Entrepreneurship. He is a sustaining Silver Founder and member of the Board of Directors, a long time supporter of the Center for Entrepreneurship. His primary business activity has been retail jewelry. The primary chain, J.C. Keepsake Diamonds, operates more than 20 stores in Colorado and Utah; other operations include Bullock & Losee Jewelers , and Brendon Jewelers. In early 1999, John sold his interest in these chains to one of the largest diamond wholesalers in the world, located in Israel. Currently, John is currently involved in land development and a horse breeding ranch in the Winter Park, Colorado area. He breeds, trains and sell horses. John and his wife, Charlene, are the proud parents of five children and fourteen grandchildren.
He and his wife served a Church mission to the Russia Vladivostok Mission. The Board expresses their great appreciation to the Simcox's for the excellent and effective service they give.
Networking Interests:
Enjoy discussing business with others, sharing concepts of success and hearing others' success stories.
Management Philosophy:
Surround myself with competent, talented people. Sharing ideas. Plan for success, expect success.
Personal Philosophy:
Give complete devotion to Church, Family, Business, Friends. Enjoy the wonderful relationships that result.
Family Profile:
Charlene (sweetheart and partner in all we do, wonderful mother and grandmother), 5 great children and many grandchildren that bless our lives and keep us young.
Hobbies and Interests:
Daily fitness, horseback riding, snow-mobiling, spending time in the mountains.
Favorite Book:
Biographies of the Prophets
Favorite Movie:
A Knight's Tale
Favorite Quote:
Do it. Do it Right. Do it Right Now.
Favorite Scripture:
D&C Section 4
Favorite Food:
Barbecue with family & friends
Favorite Vacation Spot:
Lake Powell, the Colorado mountains
Robin Porter:
Elder Porter currently teaches the Entrepreneurship class for non-business majors in the
Please call Elder Porter at (888) 769-4649 or E-Mail him at Robinp@xmission.com, to set up an appointment and discuss your idea.
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