NORTHEASTERN PROVINCE
CRAIG C. CHISHOLM
Chisholm: As member of the Phila- delphia (PA) Alumni Chapter, I’ve had the opportunity to work locally as a facilitator for the award-winning Guide Right Program providing social, academic and life skills to young men ages, 8-18. Journal: Are you involved in trade organizations related to your profes- sion? Chisholm: In my current role as Province Polemarch, I’ve devoted my hours to the causes and concerns of the greatest Fraternity created by God and known to man… very little time for other endeavors but have been active and held board seats with organizations such as the Northeastern Pennsylvania March of Dimes and the Leigh High Valley Big Brothers and Big Sisters and Jr. Achievement. Journal: What motto do you live by? Chisholm: “From what we get, we can make a living; what we give, how- ever, makes a life....” Arthur Ashe. Journal: What do you like most about your job? Chisholm: In today’s environment, corporate or government agency, the ability to help individuals identify and achieve their goals is para- mount. During the early part of my telecommunications career I was a successful sales executive, driven by my own success and that of my customers. My thinking was simple, provide my customers with the best solution for their business and I would gain the sales and the rewards associated. Not until I moved into management did I have a view that allowed me to find success in watch- ing folks outline their goals, build a plan and achieve it, did the paradigm shift for me. Journal: How has Kappa Alpha Psi ® played a role in your professional or educational career?
Journal: What is your profession? Chisholm: I’m currently the prin- cipal of Jefferson Street Ventures Group, LLC. Currently JSVG has two subsidiaries, the core organiza- tion’s focus is the ability to provide organizational change management services that focuses on leadership development, strategy alignment, and operational improvement ser- vices for enterprise and government agencies. The second will investigate and determine technology services that are critical to telecommunica- tions companies success. We’re cur- rently exploring opportunities in the area of wireless infrastructure. I spent 25 years in the telecommu- nications industry serving in various capacities throughout my career. My last role at AT&T was as Account Director in the wholesale solutions organization after serving in the strategy and business development organization. Prior to joining AT&T
I held various marketing, sales and sales management positions with MCI Telecommunications. Journal: What were you involved in campus service, athletics or commu- nity wise, while in college? Chisholm: Prior to moving to the University of Pittsburgh’s College of General Studies to attend school as a full time evening student while holding a full time sales position at a local clothing store, I was involved with The Black Action Society, an organization educated to promoting the cultural, educational, political and social needs of multicultural students, serving as it’s treasure, along with actives as a member of the University of Pittsburgh Chap- ter, the Beta Epsilon of Kappa Alpha Psi ® . Journal: How do you use your professional skills to benefit the community?
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