Jon Neidy currently serves as the interim vice-president of student success at Illinois Central College. Previously, Jon held leadership positions at Bradley University for 24 years, serving as the executive director of the Smith Career Center and assistant vice president to student affairs. He has served as an adjunct professor for 19 years, teaching graduate and undergraduate classes. He has been involved with nonprofit community leadership for 16 years, serving as chair of the Goodwill board of directors, the United Way, and a scholarship fund committed to LGBTQ+ youth. Jon has a PhD in Higher Education Administration from Illinois State University and a master's in Curriculum and Instruction from Bradley University. As a first-generation college graduate, he has a profound belief in the power of learning.