Blecker Named as Vice President for Finance
Trinity Christian College is pleased to announce Julie Blecker as its new Vice President for Finance. Blecker has had an exceptional career journey, giving her the skills and knowledge essential for this key leadership role at Trinity. Most recently, she served as Controller at SFO, LLC. Her previous tenure included leadership roles at Columbia College Chicago, where she served as Associate Controller and Accounting Manager. She has accrued a wealth of diverse industry experiences, ranging from financial analysis at The Art Institute of Chicago to a role as a Trust Officer at Northern Trust.
She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Loyola University Chicago with a bachelor’s in finance and later received her M.B.A. with a concentration in Management Information Systems from Northern Illinois University.
“I am grateful to welcome Julie Blecker to Trinity as Vice President of Finance. Julie began her work last week, bringing a wealth of experience,” said President Aaron Kuecker. “I am excited for our campus to begin knowing Julie as a colleague!”
Growing up in the southwest suburbs of Chicago, Blecker has deep roots near the Palos Heights campus and now calls northwest Indiana home. In her spare time, she can be found tending to plants in her garden or reading a good book as a self-described lifelong learner.
Blecker’s commitment to seeing the Trinity Christian College community flourish sparked her interest in this role. She explained, “I believe that God has put me here for a reason. I am grateful to play a part in helping to move forward with the mission of the college.” She continued, “Everyone here has a passion about their work, and it just resonates throughout campus. It’s an exciting time to become a part of the team.”
With her extensive experience and a heart set on elevating those around her, she is ready to play an integral role in the future of Trinity Christian College, ensuring that it continues to thrive as a place of growth and transformation.
