Meet Fred Zirkle
After decades leading organizations and advising companies across thirteen countries, Fred Zirkle turned his attention toward purpose, values, and what gives a life enduring meaning.
Today, Fred is an author and lifelong leader focused on the intersection of achievement and intentional living, helping others align their professional success with a higher purpose.
His work centers on clarity, conscious choice, and aligning values with action.
ABOUT
Fred Zirkle is a seasoned executive and investment banker who has built a career navigating global business transactions valued in the billions.
He has served as CEO of both public and private firms, including Key Tronic Corp and Alpnet, Inc., and is the founder and chairman of the investment banking firm IndustryPro. A recognized expert in M&A and strategic planning, Fred is a past president of the International Business Brokers Association and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Fortune.
A former High School All-American and Duke University football captain, Fred was drafted by the NY Jets but chose to dedicate his life to business leadership and personal development. As an author and consultant, he now focuses on the intersection of achievement and intentional living, helping others align their professional success with a higher purpose.
Fred lives in Arizona with his wife, Susan. He is a devoted father of ten and grandfather of nineteen, an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and an avid outdoorsman.
The Work Today
Fred’s writing and teaching explore the intersection of achievement and purpose. At the center of this work is a practical framework for understanding emotions, making conscious choices, and aligning actions with values.
Rather than treating emotions as obstacles, Fred frames them as signals that guide wiser decisions, stronger relationships, and more grounded leadership.
This framework is the foundation of Creating a Purposeful Life: Awakening to Freedom Through Values, Emotional Mastery, and Spiritual Clarity.