Former CEO and Founder Brent Richardson Assumes New Role as Executive Chairman PHOENIX, June 25
PHOENIX, June 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (GCE), the
holding company for Grand Canyon University, announced today that Brian
Mueller, former President of Apollo Group, the holding company for the
University of Phoenix, has been named Chief Executive Officer effective
immediately.
Former CEO Brent Richardson, GCE's Chief Executive Officer for the past
four years, will assume the new position of Executive Chairman of the Board.
Richardson and Mueller will work together to develop long-term strategy and
develop new programs for the University.
"We continually seek the best possible senior executives in order to
improve our program offerings and provide the best educational experience for
our students," said Richardson. "We are delighted that Brian is joining our
leadership team with his wealth of experience in higher education and success
while running the University of Phoenix."
"I'm excited about the opportunity to join this dynamic management team
and be part of a traditional university that will serve as a model for the
future," said Mueller. "It is a university that was founded on strong ethics
and values and I look forward to helping build on their success."
Mueller has served as President and a director of Apollo Group since
January 2006 and has been with Apollo Group since 1987. He previously served
as Chief Operating Officer of Apollo Group from December 2005 to January 2006,
Chief Executive Officer of UPX Online from March 2002 to November 2005, and
Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of UPX Online from May 1997
to March 2002. He is 53 years old.
About Grand Canyon University
Founded in 1949, Grand Canyon University is one of Arizona's leading
higher learning institutions. Based in Phoenix, the regionally accredited,
private, non-denominational Christian university offers online and
campus-based bachelor's and master's degree programs through the Ken Blanchard
College of Business, College of Education, College of Nursing and Health
Sciences, and College of Liberal Arts. With an enrollment of approximately
14,750 students at the end of 2007, GCU emphasizes individual attention for
both traditional undergraduate students as well as the working professional.
For more information visit www.gcu.edu.
SOURCE Grand Canyon Education, Inc.
