Jack Rhodes is the Lecturer of Marketing and the Director of Sales Program at the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business.
“Leadership in sales and sales management in today’s knowledge-based environment requires a passion to excel and learn, a drive to succeed and adapt to the constantly changing workplace and a fierce focus on economic objectives and the needs of the people who will make it happen.
Sustained leadership hinges on your strong values and ethical principles.”
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Jack Rhodes | Lecturer of Marketing and Director of Sales Program | University of Washington’s Foster School of Business
BA, University of Washington, 1961
Specialties
Sales and marketing management, personal selling and business-to-business sales and marketing.
Positions Held
At the University of Washington since 1999
Chair, Tyee Club, University of Washington Athletic Department Advisory Board (2009-2011)
Board of Governance, University Sales Education Foundation (current)
Board of Advisors, Smith/Western Corporation, Tacoma (current)
Faculty Advisor to the Husky Sales Club (2000-present)
President, Rhodes & Co., (1981-1998)
Vice President of two Times Mirror subsidiaries (1975-1981)
Director of Marketing, Division of Avery Products Corporation (1971-1975)
Sales Manager, Xerox Corporation (Chicago)
Training & Development Manager, Xerox Corporation (New York Region)
Sales, Xerox Corporation (Seattle)
Honors and Awards
Ron Crockett Award for Academic Excellence (2009)
Spirit of Business Award (Lifetime Commitment to Professional Sales), AAOA (2014)
Undergraduate Instructor of the Year for Marketing and International Business (2007)
Undergraduate Professor of the Quarter for Marketing (Spring & Autumn 2006, 2007)
Andrew V. Smith Faculty Development Award (2005)
Frank Orrico Award (Outstanding Level of Dedication, Commitment and Generosity to UW Athletics), University of Washington Athletics Department (2005)
Outstanding 400-level elective course instructor of the year (2004)
Excellence in Teaching Award, University of Washington (2001-2002)
Elected to National Art Materials Trade Association Hall of Fame (1991)
Foster School of Business Certificate of Excellence, Faculty (Winter Quarter 2013)
Professional Affiliations
University Sales Education Foundation
NAMTA (National Art Materials Trade Association)
Served on Board of Directors for six years
Chaired NAMTA International Trade Show and Convention
Founded NAMTA Scholarship Fund
OPRA (Office Products Representatives Association)
President, 1991
Served on Board of Directors
