2026 Famous Alumni, Dr. Jonathan McRoy
Wichita, KS
Dr. Jonathan
McRoy
2026 Famous
Alumni
From online learning to executive leadership, education without limits
Dr. Jonathan McRoy is a transformational executive leader with 20+ years of experience spanning military, nonprofit, corporate, and higher education environments. He currently serves as Vice President of Administration at Goodwill Industries of Kansas, providing executive oversight for enterprise functions including Human Resources, IT, payroll, talent development, and operations excellence. In this role, he leads organization-wide strategy and transformation initiatives supporting 750+ employees across more than 15 locations. His career includes senior leadership roles in the United States Air Force and organizational development leadership in the private sector. His recognitions include the Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal, and multiple civilian leadership honors. In 2025, he was recognized on the Black Leaders Worldwide: Top Leaders of 2025 list.
Today, Dr. McRoy serves as Vice President of Administration at Goodwill Industries of Kansas, where he leads enterprise-wide administrative operations and cross-functional transformation initiatives that strengthen governance, improve operational effectiveness, and support workforce success. His record includes leading large-scale organizational change, advancing performance and compliance systems, and earning recognition for leadership and service, including the Meritorious Service Medal and other professional honors.
"As a first-generation college graduate and the son of an immigrant parent from Jamaica, access to education changed the trajectory of my life. UMT was instrumental in providing an avenue for me to pursue my education while balancing the demands of military service and global deployments. The flexibility and relevance of the program allowed me to immediately apply what I was learning, helping me grow as a leader while continuing to serve. UMT didn’t just help me earn a degree—it helped prepare me to lead with purpose.”
