{"id":148471,"date":"2026-04-01T19:57:21","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T23:57:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=148471"},"modified":"2026-04-01T19:57:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T23:57:21","slug":"executive-in-residence-features-b-braun-ceo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=148471","title":{"rendered":"Executive-in-Residence Features B. Braun CEO"},"content":{"rendered":"

NCC brings in executives annually as a part of a program designed to connect students with industry leaders\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Bethlehem, PA –\u00a0<\/strong>On March 24, Northampton Community College (NCC) held their 41st annual Hal Shaffer Memorial Executive-in-Residence program, featuring\u00a0Robert (Rob) Albert, CEO of B. Braun of America.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Executive-in-Residence program is made possible by an endowment established by Cecile and Jack Shaffer in memory of their late son, Hal.<\/p>\n

President of NCC, David A. Ruth, Ph.D., opened the fireside chat by welcoming the executive and highlighting the significance of the event. \u201cThis event has brought us some of the Lehigh Valley\u2019s most successful business leaders. This truly is a flagship event for the College each year. Today, we\u2019re honored to host Rob Albert, CEO of B. Braun of America. Rob also is a member of our Foundation Board, so he has long been a supporter of NCC and our students,\u201d Ruth said. He also noted that Albert invited interested students to take a tour of B. Braun\u2019s Allentown facility.<\/p>\n

This is an exciting year for the program, as NCC\u2019s Center for Career Development launched the\u00a0Hal Shaffer Memorial Executive-in-Residence Leadership Certificate<\/a>. This professional development opportunity allowed students to strengthen their leadership skills, build career readiness, and connect directly with industry executives.<\/p>\n

Today, B. Braun is a global leader in the manufacturing of medical supplies, focusing on improving clinical outcomes and developing solutions for medical care. Its North American operations began in 1979, and soon after, Albert began his career with the company.<\/p>\n

The biggest lesson he\u2019s learned is how important collaboration is. \u201cWe need teamwork. We need people supporting us, and we need to support the people around us in order to get things done and done well.\u201d<\/p>\n

He compared this to Formula 1 racing. \u201cThere are two race cars on every Formula 1 team, and for each team, there are about 1,000 team members from the pit crew to the planning. These teams create success around them by trusting each other to do their jobs efficiently. And, trust is a big part of any job as well. Knowing that your team members are going to get their job done allows you to stay focused on what you have do.\u201d<\/p>\n

At the end of the program, a $1,000 scholarship was presented to first-year marketing student, Kaitlyn Zile, in Rob Albert\u2019s name. NCC\u2019s Alumni Association committed to endowing the Executive in Residence Scholarship Fund to be presented annually in the name of that year\u2019s Executive-in-Residence.<\/p>\n

When a student asked Albert what his definition of success is, he said, \u201cSuccess goes beyond my career. It\u2019s having a loving wife and family to go home to, but professionally, as long as what you\u2019re doing makes you happy, you don\u2019t need to worry about your title. As long as when you wake up Monday morning, you want to go to work, that\u2019s success. That\u2019s what matters.\u201d<\/p>\n

Whatever your definition of success is, Albert recommended always learning something new. \u201cI was fortunate enough to learn a lot all in one company, but I made sure to step outside my comfort zone to find what I really enjoyed.\u201d<\/p>\n

To read more about Albert\u2019s journey, visit\u00a0https:\/\/www.northampton.edu\/news\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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About Northampton Community College<\/strong><\/p>\n

With an enduring commitment to the regional communities it serves and a focus on student success, Northampton Community College is an educational institution of extraordinary distinction, earning accolades at the state and national levels for innovative programs, outstanding faculty, and impressive student achievements. It counts among its successful alumni a four-time Pulitzer Prize winner and an Academy Award winning director, as well as a host of CEOs, presidents, and leaders of business and industry. Today, Northampton Community College has locations in Bethlehem, Southside Bethlehem, and Monroe County, serving 30,000 students annually from 53 counties, 42 countries, and 25 states. For more information or to apply, please visit\u00a0northampton.edu<\/a>.\u00a0Follow NCC on\u00a0LinkedIn<\/a>, Instagram\u00a0@NorthamptonCommCollege<\/a>, TikTok\u00a0@NorthamptonCC<\/a>, and\u00a0Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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