John Wilson Gordon

Education

• MBA, Mercer University, 2016
• BBA, Finance and Marketing, Mercer University, 2014

John Wilson Gordon is a dedicated business educator and practitioner with a strong foundation in finance, risk management, and instructional design. He holds both an MBA (2016) and a BBA in Marketing and Finance (2014) from Mercer University and is currently completing his Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction at Mercer, with anticipated graduation in December 2025. His doctoral research focuses on innovating business curricula through experiential learning, aligning classroom instruction with real-world application. As Director of Operations, Mr. Gordon brings academic rigor and forward-thinking pedagogy to his teaching.

Mr. Gordon teaches a range of undergraduate courses, including Principles of Finance, Principles of Risk Management and Insurance, Corporate Risk Management, Entrepreneurial Financial Management, and Strategic Management. His professional background includes three years as a Loan Officer at Colony Bank and ongoing work as a banking consultant, where he specializes in financial structuring and risk evaluation. He is also a licensed property and casualty insurance agent, actively engaged in aligning coursework with industry standards. Mr. Gordon joined the Mercer University faculty during the Fall of 2020 after serving as an Adjunct Professor for two and a half years. From his time as a student-athlete during his undergraduate studies to his role as Assistant Golf Coach while earning his MBA, Mercer has always felt like home. By bridging academic theory with practical experience, he delivers a dynamic classroom experience that prepares students for careers in finance, insurance, and entrepreneurship.

Licensure

• Licensed Property, Casualty, and Life Insurance Agent

Courses Taught

• Principles of Finance
• Corporate Risk Management
• Strategic Management (Capstone)

Specialization

• Real-world finance applications

Contact John Gordon

478.301.2160
gordon_jw@mercer.edu

1501 Mercer University Drive
Macon, GA 31207
Stetson Hatcher School of Business, Room 218