Jon Mertz
Jon Mertz began his career in Washington, DC, working on economic and business policy before spending 25 years in high-tech business leadership, including helping guide a company from startup to industry leader. His experience spans brand, business, and product strategy roles across technology startups and large enterprises, consistently driving growth through strategic change and innovation. He holds an Ed.D. from Creighton University, where his research examined how leaders exercise moral courage while navigating the tensions between profit and purpose. Jon now teaches strategy at the University of Colorado Denver Business School, where his work sits at the intersection of strategy, ethics, and leadership.