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The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship has recognized Nicholas T. Pinchuk, CEO of Snap-on Incorporated, with the Lifetime Achievement Award. The award will be presented at NACCE’s annual conference. Pinchuk’s impact on entrepreneurship and community college engagement emphasizes his commitment to workforce development and innovation.
Coronado, CA – The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) has recognized Nicholas T. Pinchuk, chairman and CEO of Snap-on Incorporated, as the recipient of its 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award. This accolade will be presented during NACCE’s annual conference scheduled for October 5-8, 2025 in Coronado, California.
The announcement was made on September 22, 2025, with NACCE’s president and CEO, Rebecca Corbin, highlighting Pinchuk’s remarkable contributions to corporate achievement, entrepreneurial excellence, and visionary leadership. This recognition underscores his extensive commitment to fostering successful ventures, inspiring future generations, and driving growth in entrepreneurship, innovation, and community development.
Pinchuk has held pivotal leadership positions at Snap-on since joining the company in 2002. He has served as the company’s CEO since 2007 and chairman of the board since 2009. His leadership has been crucial in the company’s continued growth and success, including expanding its global reach and enhancing its product offerings. Before becoming the CEO of Snap-on, he was the senior vice president and president of Snap-on’s Worldwide Commercial & Industrial Group.
In addition to his extensive career with Snap-on, Pinchuk’s background includes significant roles at notable companies. Before joining Snap-on, he held various financial and engineering positions at Ford Motor Company and served in executive capacities at United Technologies Corporation (UTC), where he led UTC Carrier’s Asia Pacific operations for over a decade.
Pinchuk advocates for the vital role of community colleges in workforce development, frequently appearing on platforms such as CNBC and Bloomberg to discuss the importance of equipping individuals with the necessary skills to compete globally in the job market. He expressed the significance of NACCE and its member colleges in promoting economic growth and community prosperity, emphasizing the organization’s impact on entrepreneurship.
Under Pinchuk’s leadership, Snap-on has committed to elevating the dignity of work and promoting small business ownership, supporting a broad range of industries including vehicle repair, aerospace, military, and manufacturing. Snap-on was founded in 1920 and has continuously been recognized as a global innovator and manufacturer of tools and solutions. The company, headquartered in Kenosha, Wisconsin, generated $4.7 billion in sales in 2024, with products distributed through franchisee vans and direct channels.
NACCE’s mission is centered around fostering entrepreneurship within community colleges, aiming to grow their role in local job creation and economic ecosystems. In 2023, NACCE expanded its initiatives by acquiring the SkillPointe technology platform to assist individuals in career exploration and skilled trades jobs.
Pinchuk holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in electrical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and an MBA from Harvard University. He is also a veteran, having served as an officer in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, further epitomizing his commitment to community and leadership.
This recognition not only highlights Nicholas T. Pinchuk’s achievements but also his dedication to enhancing the landscape of entrepreneurship and workforce development through community colleges, which are seen as essential players in local economies nationwide.
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