Jason Hightower, CFA

Adjunct Professor of Finance

In 2024, Jason began his role as an Adjunct Professor of Finance. A seasoned business economist and corporate financial strategist, he brings over twenty years of experience creating value at the intersection of finance and entrepreneurship. Jason’s hands-on approach comes from his background in owning, operating, investing in, and advising companies across a broad range of industries. Specializing in business and market opportunity analysis, modeling, and evaluation, he leverages these skills to guide capital allocation and strategic decision-making. Jason is a CFA Charterholder and holds master’s degrees from the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business and California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

Education

  • Chartered Financial Analyst (C.F.A.), CFA Institute
  • M.S., Business Administration, University of Southern California
  • M.B.A., Business Administration, California Polytechnic State University
  • B.S., Busiiness Administration, San Diego State University

Courses Taught

  • Intermediate Finance - FIN 3085

Experience in Field

  • Control C, Inc. dba Replica Printing Services, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, 2017-Present
  • Hightower Technology Capital, Inc., Owner and Chief Executive Officer, 2005-2017
  • Flextronics International, Ltd., Senior Financial Analyst, 2003-2005