A Former Health System CEO, Mr. Statuto Has
Over 30 Years of Leadership Experience
CHARLES
TOWN, W.V., March 7,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- American Public Education,
Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI) today announced it has appointed
Richard J. Statuto, an accomplished
health system CEO, to its Board of Directors, effective
March 6, 2025. The appointment brings
the total number of APEI board members to nine.
Mr. Statuto, currently Chairman of the Board of Directors at
Charlotte, N.C.-based Premier,
Inc., also previously served as President and CEO of Bon Secours
Health System, one of the largest health systems in the United States, for 13 years. Prior to
that, he was CEO of St. Joseph Health System for nine years. Both
health systems exceeded $3 billion in
revenue and were highly profitable.
"We are excited to welcome Rich to APEI's Board of Directors,"
said Ric Andersen, Chairman of
APEI's Board of Directors. "His impressive experience driving
growth at large health systems aligns well with APEI's strategy and
future objectives."
Angela Selden, President and
Chief Executive Officer of APEI, said, "Rich's past success at
mission-driven healthcare organizations will be instrumental in
helping to shape our strategy. I look forward to collaborating with
Rich as we continue to educate tomorrow's leaders in nursing,
healthcare, and beyond."
Mr. Statuto said, "I look forward to bringing my expertise and
extensive network to APEI to enhance shareholder value at the
crucial crossroad of healthcare and higher education."
Mr. Statuto has extensive healthcare leadership experience, and
has served on several boards, including: Catholic Health
Association, Christus Health, Incarnate Word Health System, and
Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB). He is also a past board
member at American Red Cross Orange County California, Covenant
Health System, The Innovation Institute, Mercy Housing, the
American Heart Association, and Kmart.
Mr. Statuto earned his MBA from Xavier
University and has a bachelor's degree from Vanderbilt University.
About American Public Education
American Public
Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI), through its
institutions American Public University System, Rasmussen
University, Hondros College of
Nursing, and Graduate School USA, provides education that transforms lives,
advances careers, and improves communities.
APUS, which operates through American Military University and
American Public University, is the leading educator to active-duty
military and veteran students* and serves approximately 88,000
adult learners worldwide via accessible and affordable higher
education.
Rasmussen University is a 125-year-old nursing and health
sciences-focused institution that serves approximately 14,600
students across its 20 campuses in six states and online. It also
has schools of Business, Technology, Design, Early Childhood
Education and Justice Studies.
Hondros College of Nursing focuses
on educating pre-licensure nursing students at eight campuses (six
in Ohio, one in Indiana, and one in Michigan). It is the largest educator of PN
(LPN) nurses in the state of Ohio** and serves approximately 3,700 total
students.
Graduate School USA is a
leading training provider to the federal workforce with an
extensive portfolio of government agency customers. It serves the
federal workforce through customized contract training (B2G) to
federal agencies and through open enrollment (B2C) to government
professionals.
Both APUS and Rasmussen University are institutionally
accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), an
institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education. Hondros is
accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education
Schools (ABHES). Graduate School USA is accredited by the Accrediting
Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET). For
additional information, visit www.apei.com.
* Based on FY 2019 Department of Defense tuition assistance
data, as reported by Military Times, and Veterans Administration
student enrollment data as of 2023.
** Based on information compiled by the National Council of
State Boards of Nursing and Ohio
Board of Nursing.
Media Inquiries
Frank
Tutalo
AVP, Public Relations
American Public Education, Inc.
ftutalo@apei.com
Investor Relations
Brian M. Prenoveau, CFA
MZ North America
APEI@mzgroup.us
View original content to download
multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/american-public-education-inc-appoints-richard-j-statuto-to-its-board-of-directors-302395193.html
SOURCE American Public Education, Inc.
