Club Meeting: Business Ethics

The Cambridge Dictionary defines Business Ethics as that which “relates to the rules, principles, and standards for deciding what is morally right and wrong when doing business.” Dr. Ken Fincher, vice president of university advancement at the Oregon Institute of Technology and executive director of the Oregon Tech Foundation, will discuss ethical decision-making for today’s business leaders and how having a culture of ethical decision-making can benefit all involved.

The Rotary Club of Wilsonville meets weekly Thursdays at noon to carry out its purpose of providing service and fellowship to members and the Wilsonville community. The club is holding hybrid “Virtual In Person” (VIP) meetings. People may attend in person, or they may use Zoom (http://www.tinyurl.com/Rotary97070). Guests are welcome. For more information, email president@wilsonvillerotary.com.

Dr. Fincher was born and raised in LaGrange, Georgia and attended Shorter College (Rome, Georgia) where he obtained a bachelor of science degree in social sciences.  Ken has since gone on to receive a master of arts in philanthropy and development from St. Mary’s University in Winona, Minnesota, and holds a doctorate in psychology from the University of the Rockies in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Professionally, Ken has served in leadership roles within the Scouts BSA, The American Red Cross, The USO, Shorter University, the Sears Methodist Foundation, and Washington State University. Prior to joining Oregon Tech, served as the vice president of advancement and executive director of the foundation at Middle Georgia State University (MGA) in Macon, Georgia. In his current role at Oregon Tech, Ken is responsible for obtaining philanthropic support for student scholarships, capital needs, faculty support, and research. He also provides professional leadership to the 30-member Oregon Tech Foundation Board of Directors. Additionally, Ken supervises the staff in the alumni, marketing and communications offices. Ken’s areas of research are emotional intelligence, humor as an effective fundraising methodology, and ethical organizational leadership. He is a member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society.  Ken is married to Gretchen Fincher and they have four children. They are active in their community and enjoy being outdoors, hiking and camping.