The
American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) recognized Monroe Community College alumnus Timothy Wentworth ’80 (Franklin Lakes, N.J.) among six outstanding alumni who have made a positive impact on their communities, the nation and the world. Wentworth was among those honored at the AACC’s 96th annual Convention on April 12 in Chicago.
Wentworth is president of
Express Scripts, a $100 billion Fortune 20 Corporation. In May, he will become Express Scripts’ chief executive officer. Both he and his wife Robin graduated from MCC in 1980; he studied business while she studied music. His career path includes earning a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University and leadership positions at PepsiCo and Mary Kay.
The Wentworths continue to give back to MCC and maintain ties to Rochester. In 2009, they established a scholarship fund at MCC for business and music majors. They also underwrote the purchase of a Steinway grand piano to MCC’s Visual and Performing Arts Department. In 2013, the Wentworths presented a $2.25 million gift to the
MCC Foundation — the largest gift in the college’s history—to establish the Wentworth Family Scholarship program. The fund provides scholarships to 40 students per year while inspiring them to set and reach higher goals.
The AACC also honored outstanding alumni from Kalamazoo Valley Community College (Mich.), Moraine Valley Community College (Ill.), Community College of Baltimore County Catonsville (Md.), and Alvin Community College (Tex.), including baseball great Nolan Ryan.
AACC's Outstanding Alumni Award Video: Timothy Wentworth '80
As the voice of the nation’s community colleges, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), delivers educational and economic opportunity for 13 million diverse students in search of the American Dream. Uniquely dedicated to access and success for all students, AACC’s nearly 1,200 member colleges provide an on-ramp to degree attainment, skilled careers and family-supporting wages. Located in Washington, D.C., AACC advocates for these not-for-profit, public-serving institutions to ensure they have the resources and support they need to deliver on the mission of increasing economic mobility for all.