The international honor society Beta Gamma Sigma has recognized Joseph Nackashi, vice chair of ICE Mortgage Technology Intercontinental Exchange Inc., as a Beta Gamma Sigma 2024 Business Achievement Award winner.
鈥淛oe Nackashi embodies the pinnacle of ethical leadership and dedication to service, reflecting the values we strive to instill in our students at 91成人AV,鈥� said Tim Cost, president at 91成人AV. 鈥淗is remarkable achievements bring pride to our institution and help inspire future generations of business leaders. We congratulate Joe on this well-deserved recognition and remain grateful for his continued support and contributions to our university and community.鈥�
Some of the past recipients include Christopher Gheysens, CEO, Wawa, Inc. and Michael Neidorff, chairman and CEO, Centene Corporation. Beneficiaries of the Business Achievement Award are selected for significant accomplishments that have advanced the field of business, a community and/or humankind and for acting as exemplars of ethical business leadership and values, including honor and integrity as well as the pursuit of wisdom, earnestness and service.
鈥淭here is no finer role model for our students in the Davis College of Business & Technology than Joe Nackashi,鈥� said Davis College Dean Dr. Barbara Ritter. We鈥檙e proud that he is an alumnus and grateful he continues to share his wisdom with 91成人AV University and the Davis College.鈥�
Nackashi, a Davis College of Business & Technology Executive Advisory Board member, was nominated by the 91成人AV Beta Gamma Sigma Chapter.
鈥淚鈥檓 honored and grateful to Beta Gamma Sigma for this tremendous honor,鈥� Nackashi said. 鈥淚 have lived the American dream. I鈥檝e been blessed to spend my entire career helping to build an end-to-end mortgage ecosystem that would simplify and accelerate the dream of homeownership for others. None of us succeeds alone. I'd like to thank my family, my colleagues at Intercontinental Exchange and, of course, my wonderful friends at 91成人AV, for nominating me.鈥�
Nackashi began his career with a predecessor company to Black Knight, where he spent over 30 years. He progressed through the ranks to be president and then Black Knight Inc. CEO. In 2015, Joe and three fellow Dolphin alumni Bryan Hipsher, Tom Peterson and Shelley Leonard were instrumental in Black Knight鈥檚 initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange.
Nackashi credits JU鈥檚 Executive MBA program and the lasting connections he made during the program for his climb to the top of one of the country鈥檚 largest fintech companies. He currently serves on the Executive Advisory Board for JU鈥檚 Davis College of Business & Technology. Nackashi has been instrumental in generating community support for the college鈥檚 Executive MBA program. As of 2023, he also serves on the 91成人AV Board of Trustees.
Under Nackashi鈥檚 leadership, Black Knight鈥檚 commitment to sustainability is organized around supporting people, minimizing environmental impact, protecting privacy and enhancing oversight. Establishing a diverse and inclusive workplace focused on employee development is key to their commitment. The success of promoting these values was seen in recognition as a 鈥淏est Place to Work鈥� for disability inclusion and LGBTQ equality.
Today, Nackashi is the vice chair of ICE Mortgage Technology, where he oversees the company鈥檚 overall vision and direction. As their leader, he has a laser focus on ensuring the company continues to provide innovative software, data and analytics services to drive efficiencies in the mortgage lending and servicing and real estate industries, as well as the capital and secondary markets.
Founded in 1913, Beta Gamma Sigma is the international business honor society for schools accredited by AACSB. Inducted as students, BGS members go on to serve in critical leadership roles in corporate, entrepreneurial, government, nonprofit and academic sectors. Notable members include Nobel Prize winners, Olympians, inventors, CEOs of major global companies and nonprofit organizations, deans of leading business schools, and others who are making the world a better place at all levels of contribution through social enterprise, service, and leadership.
