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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., — The Wake Forest University School of Business welcomes Jeff Triplette as executive in residence with the School’s Center for Leadership and Character. Triplette’s term began July 1, 2019.
Triplette brings a vast array of leadership experience in business, professional sports, and the military. He is the former President and CEO of ArbiterSports, an industry-leadering athletic event management software company, and founder and principal of Triplette Advisors LLC, a risk management and turnaround consultancy.
Triplette previously served in senior leadership roles in several organizations including FNC, Inc., a pioneer in the real estate analytics/collateral information industry, and Duke Energy Corporation. Triplette is also a former NFL game official with 22 years of service and numerous post-season assignments. He is a retired Colonel with over 32 years of experience in the U.S. Army National Guard and Reserve and was awarded the Bronze Star while serving in the first Persian Gulf War. Triplette holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Wake Forest University, where he also serves on the School of Business Board of Visitors and Board of Directors for the Wake Forest Deacon Club.
As an Executive in Residence, Triplette will serve as a guest lecturer, student team coach and student mentor for School of Business students.
Media contact: Michael Lamphier, lamphimd@wfu.edu, or 336.758.4701