John Hibbs is the Founder of the Benjamin Franklin Institute of Global Education. John has spent his entire life in the business of imports and exports, with nearly 20 years of residence abroad in Asia, Europe and the Middle East. He began his professional career with a 12 year stint with Getz Bros., America's largest trading company. During that period, he lived in Taipei, Seoul and Singapore working for a billion dollar trading company that represented firms as diverse as Johnnie Walker, Armstrong Ceiling, Borden's, General Foods, John Deere.

After leaving Getz, John became the managing partner for a highly unusual American magazine which was published in six languages in 45 countries. He then built United Amusements, an import/export company specializing in software distribution for the video game business into the leading firm of its kind the industry.

John holds a history degree from the University of Oregon, an MBA in Finance from the Golden Gate University, and was a member of Special Forces while serving in the U.S. Army. He has four adult daughters.

Currently, John is the Director of the Benjamin Franklin Institute of Global Education, which is heavily involved in promoting distance education worldwide.

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