Waldo W. Nekirk

This fund honors Waldo W. Neikirk, a native of Ohio who grew up in Lakeland. He graduated with honors from the University of Florida, earning his bachelor’s degree in accounting in 1937. After receiving his master’s of business administration from Harvard University in 1938, Neikirk held CFO and other financial positions with several companies, the last being Northrop Corporation. Mr. Neikirk passed away on April 13, 2010.