Gleim Publications announces passing of Founder & President, Dr. Irvin N. Gleim
It is with great sadness that we announce, Dr. Irvin N. Gleim, founder and President of Gleim Publications, Inc., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. He was surrounded by family in Alaska with his beloved mountains.
GAINESVILLE, Fla., July 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- It is with great sadness that we announce, Dr. Irvin N. Gleim, founder and President of Gleim Publications, Inc., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. He was surrounded by family in Alaska with his beloved mountains.
Dr. Gleim is widely recognized as a pioneer who revolutionized the accounting self-study market. Dr. Gleim and his wife, Darlene, started Gleim Publications at their kitchen table in 1974 by developing affordable self-study exam prep books for the CPA Exam. He became a powerhouse in the field of accounting because of his innovative teaching methods and his desire to provide affordable pricing so he could help all candidates, regardless of their background, pass the CPA Exam. He later expanded his accounting prep courses to include review materials for the CIA, CMA, and EA Exams. Dr. Gleim has also had a major impact on the aviation industry with his famous "red book" flight training materials, designed for pilots to pass the FAA exams and earn their certificates from Sport Pilot through Airline Transport Pilot. He is highly respected by the aviation world and his review materials are considered the gold standard.
In addition to being an accomplished entrepreneur, Dr. Gleim was also a distinguished educator. Upon retirement from his illustrious teaching career at the University of Florida's Fisher School of Accounting, he became the youngest living Professor Emeritus at an AAU member university. In 2013, the Gerson Hall atrium at the Fisher School was dedicated to Dr. Gleim for the major impact he had on accounting education.
Over the span of his brilliant 55-year career, millions of accountants and pilots around the world have used the Gleim training materials to pass their certification exams. A staunch advocate for diversity, Dr. Gleim made sure that his materials were accessible to everyone and constantly pushed the field of accounting for more inclusivity and equity. Dr. Gleim received multiple awards for his many accomplishments, including the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award from the FAA and the Lifetime Achievement Award in Education from the National Association of Black Accountants.
He was a unique individual: optimistic, fearless, kind, direct, and encouraging. His work ethic was larger than life – he could be found happily working seven days a week, spreading his enthusiasm for learning and helping others move "onward and upward" in their careers. His students and employees remember him as the kind of leader that accepted no excuses but gave endless support and encouragement. Above all, he had a deep love for his family, friends, employees, and the world and all it had to offer. He is dearly missed by all who knew him or knew of him, as he changed every life he touched.
He is survived by his wife, Darlene; three children, Larry, Lorie, and Garrett; and seven grandchildren, all of whom are dedicated to continuing his mission and honoring his legacy by training the next generation of accountants and pilots.
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