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John M. Noel is founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Noel Group a diversified, global organization that provides integrated travel service, emergency travel assistance, and insurance for corporate and individual consumers throughout the world.
Headquartered in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, Noel Group operates on a value-based philosophy of serving its clients and employees with honesty, integrity and respect. In recognition of the profitability, management, job creation and civic involvement of his company, John Noel was named as one of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneurs of the Year. Noel Group has also earned the State of Wisconsin’s Exemplary Employer Award, the University of Wisconsin Regent Partnership Award and the Portage County Business Council’s President’s Award.
In 1993, John and his wife Patty established the Make A Mark Foundation a non-profit, humanitarian program focused on making a positive difference, both locally and globally. Through a network of partners donating their time, abilities, and finances, Make A Mark has built clinics, schools, and orphanages in developing countries throughout the world. Over the past decade, Make A Mark has focused its attention on the looming orphan crisis in sub-Saharan Africa, caused by the devastating AIDS pandemic.
In 1996, the Noel’s established The Noel Compass Scholarship Program to provide access to higher education for low-income, high-achieving students of color from Wisconsin’s urban communities. The program includes room, board, and tuition at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, as well as a paid internship at Noel Group.
In recognition of their many philanthropic endeavors, the Noels were presented with the Franklin Covey Humanitarian Service Award, given to outstanding individuals who reach out to improve the quality of life for individuals, groups, or humankind. Noel Group was also recognized by Working Mother Magazine as one of the top 100 companies in the nation for working mothers.
Noel is a graduate and facilitator of the Covey Leadership Center, based on the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, created by renowned author Dr. Steven Covey. A subsequent book by Dr. Covey entitled Living the 7 Habits includes a chapter written by Noel, where he shares the positive impact that the program has had on his personal and professional life. Noel earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and was recognized as the University’s Alumni of the Year in 1999. | 