Andrew L. Whitaker
I've known Jack for many, many years. We worked together for over 25 years running the Florida Collegiate DECA State Development Conference (he was part of DECA for far longer than that). Our friendship was born at DECA, but transcended the event work to become one of the most treasured friendships I've ever known.
Jack would do anything for anyone in need. His heart was the size of Texas, he was generous beyond measure, and he was, in every sense of the word, a remarkable human being.
It's difficult to guess how many thousands of student lives (and countless others) he impacted in his illustrious career as a professor, but it's clear his loss will be felt by many, many people.
In the end, Jack was a legend and his legacy will live on through all he touched during his lifetime. It was a privilege and an honor to call him "friend" and for me, the loss is deep.
