CHARLES TOWN, W.Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Gary Spoales, an experienced higher education and student
financial aid executive, has been selected as Director of Financial
Service Operations for American Public University System (APUS). APUS
is an accredited, affordable, online university system that serves
more than 33,000 adult learners studying in 50 states and more than
100 countries. Spoales will play an integral role in leading the
expansion, innovation, and continual improvement of student financial
aid operations at APUS.
"Gary brings more than 30 years of student financial aid knowledge
to our expanding financial services operations," said Harry T.
Wilkins, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for
APUS. "His industry leadership and successful track record will be a
tremendous asset to APUS as our student population continues its rapid
growth."
Spoales has lead several successful student financial aid
operations at a number of institutions of higher learning. He intends
to use his expertise at APUS to create more efficient access to
student financial aid, thus opening the marketplace for more students
to pursue higher education.
"We believe his expertise will help more students take advantage
of our affordable degree programs," added Mr. Wilkins.
Prior to joining APUS, Spoales served as Vice President of
Education Consulting Services, a company that provides education
financial planning and consulting to families and schools. He held
several management positions with Bank of America Student Banking
Group and served as a Director of Financial Aid Services for
University of Maryland University College (UMUC). His experience also
includes financial aid management and leadership at George Mason
University, Beacon College, Capitol Institute of Technology, St. Johns
College, and Bay College.
Spoales holds a master's degree in Education with a concentration
in higher education administration from George Washington University
and a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Clarion State
College.
About Public University System
American Public University System includes American Public
University and American Military University and educates more than
33,000 adult learners worldwide. APUS offers 73 degrees in its online
undergraduate and graduate programs. Courses are taught by professors
who are experienced in the real-world subjects that they teach. APUS's
relevant curriculum, affordability and flexibility allows working
adults to pursue degrees that will help them advance in a variety of
career fields, including business, information technology, education
and management. APUS also provides specialized education in homeland
security, national security and emergency and disaster management. A
university book grant provides textbooks at no cost for eligible
undergraduate students. American Public University System is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc.
(NASDAQ:APEI). For more information, please visit
http://www.AmericanPublicEducation.com.
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expected growth. Actual results could differ materially from those
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of various factors, including the various risks described in the "Risk
Factors" section and elsewhere in the Company's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 as filed with the SEC. The
Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any
forward-looking statements for any reason, even if new information
becomes available or other events occur in the future.
Source: American Public Education, Inc.