John Patrick Crecine

John Patrick "Pat" Crecine (August 22, 1939 – April 28, 2008) was an American educator and economist who served as president of, dean at , professor, and business executive at technology companies, including NeXT.

Education
After receiving his early education at public schools in, Michigan, he earned a bachelor's degree in , and master's and doctoral degrees in industrial administration in 1965 from the (now called the ) at. He also spent a year at the Stanford University.

Career
After Crecine’s resignation as president of took effect in July 1994, he became associated with several start-up companies involved in Information Technology, ecommerce, and the internet and at the time of his death was CEO of  a consulting firm. He served as a member of the Board of Directors of several public companies: (1993–2005),  (formerly Interland Corporation, 2003–present),  (1982–1987), 796 (Pittsburgh Baseball Club Ownership Group, 1982–87), NeXT Computer, Inc. (1987–1990),  (1992–1998),  (1999–2000), and numerous non-profit and charitable organizations.