SCOTTSDALE, AZ, February 24, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Barry Kent Fingerhut has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Mr. Fingerhut is a distinguished figure in the fields of investment and education, currently serving as the chief executive officer of Certification Partners since 2010. Under his leadership, the company has delivered over two million courses and issued approximately 300,000 IT certifications, covering a wide range of subjects for various educational levels. His commitment to education extends beyond his role at Certification Partners; he also is the chairman of a subcontractor operating Job Corps Centers in Jacksonville, Florida, and Kittrell, North Carolina. Both centers provide education and vocational training to at-risk youth aged 18 to 24, focusing on career readiness and life skills development under contracts with the Department of Labor.

In addition to his role at Certification Partners, Mr. Fingerhut has been the chairman of YourTango.com since 2008 and was a general partner at Wheatley Partners since 1992. His extensive experience in investment management began with the co-founding of Geocapital Corp. in 1981, where he served as president until his sale completion in 2004. Geocapital was instrumental in investing in small capitalization companies within the securities industry and grew to manage $2.5 billion in assets before its sale in 1997, which allowed investors to realize substantial profits. In 1992, he co-founded Wheatley Partners, a Venture Capital Partnership specializing in new technologies and training services, encompassing seven separate partnerships.

Mr. Fingerhut's influence extends into various board roles, including his position as chairman of the board of directors for Covenant Leaming Solutions since 2018 and as a board member for Wizmo Inc. since 20 I 7. He also served as a director for Carriage Services from 2012 to 2023 and was involved with the National Forest Foundation from 2012 to 2019. His dedication to education is further exemplified by his tenure as a director at Achievement First from 2006 to 2012.

His academic background includes a Master of Business Administration from New York University Stern School of Business, earned in 1969, and a Bachelor of Science in pre-law studies from the University of Maryland, completed in 1967. These educational achievements have been pivotal in shaping his career path, particularly his focus on investment and education. Mr. Fingerhut attributes much of his success to self-reliance, a value instilled during his formative years following personal family losses.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Mr. Fingerhut is actively involved in civic organizations. He has served on the board of trustees for the Desert Botanical Garden since 2021 and has been part of the executive board of philanthropy at Arizona State University's Biodesign Institute since 2019. Additionally, he has been a board member of the Arizona Opera Company since 2017.

Mr. Fingerhut is also an accomplished author with nine novels to his name, including "The Power of Verse" and "The Great Enlightenment" in 2024, "The Illusion of Time" in 2023, "Voice of Gehenneh" in 2021, "Memento Mori" in 2020, "Optimus Princeps" in 2017, "Ariadne and her Golden Threads" in 2014, "Body Weight" in 2012, "Deer Dreams" in 2012. These works reflect his diverse interests and creative pursuits outside his primary professional commitments.

In his personal life, Mr. Fingerhut enjoys spending time with his family, including his spouse and their children and four grandchildren. Looking ahead, he is driven by a vision not centered on financial gain but on making meaningful changes. His dedication to repairing the world underscores his professional and personal endeavors, aiming for impactful success through his work and contributions to society.

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