Eugene B. Habecker holds degrees from Taylor University (BA), Ball State University (MA), and the University of Michigan (PhD); a law degree (JD) from Temple University; a certificate from the Institute for Educational Management (IEM) at Harvard University; and nine honorary degrees. He is an author, speaker, and educator and has served for thirty-five years in presidential/CEO leadership roles.

Gene and his wife, Marylou, have been blessed with three married children and seven grandchildren.