Hugh Whelchel is executive director of the Institute for Faith, Work & Economics, a Christian research organization in the Washington, D.C. area (tifwe.org).

Previously, Whelchel served as executive director and guest professor at Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS), Washington DC. Hugh also has over thirty years of experience in the IT business. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Florida and a master's degree in religion from Reformed Theological Seminary.

Whelchel has a unique passion for helping individuals integrate their faith and vocational calling and is frequently called upon to teach and speak on this topic at conferences, churches, business groups, and universities around the nation.