Christopher (Kip) Sobel Email and Phone Number

I spent 40 years as a Financial Services/Banking Executive. During that time I also trained for and became an instrument-rated private pilot. Both of these vocations require strategic thinking, ability to connect dots between seemingly disparate inputs, attention to details, process, rules and regulations coupled with a keen ability to see around corners to avoid mishaps and innovate in the moment should something go amiss.Now as Executive in Residence at Penn State/Behrend, it's my honor and privilege to share what I have learned with others and I look forward to engaging with the students, faculty, and staff to support my own curiosity and continuous learning. Beyond the fundamentals and rigor that my professional career has demanded, here is what I stand for and strive to share in the next chapter of my journey: