People: Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (LOPE.O)

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9 Feb 2010
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Summary

Name Age Since Current Position
Richardson, Brent 46 2008 Executive Chairman of the Board
Mueller, Brian 55 2009 Chief Executive Officer, Director
Bachus, Daniel 38 2008 Chief Financial Officer
Player, Kathy 45 2008 Grand Canyon University President
Meyer, William 48 2008 Executive Vice President
Richardson, Christopher 37 2007 General Counsel, Director
Heath, Chad 34 2005 Director
Dorman, D. Mark 48 2005 Director
Johnson, David 62 2008 Director
Henry, Jack 66 2008 Director
Colangelo, Jerry 2009 Independent Director
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Biographies

Name Description
Richardson, Brent Mr. Brent D. Richardson has been appointed as Executive Chairman of the Board of Grand Canyon Education, Inc. in July 2008. Mr. Richardson previously served as the Chief Executive Officer and as a director from 2004 to July 2008. From 2000 to 2004, Mr. Richardson served as chief executive officer of Masters Online, LLC, a company that provided online educational programs and marketing services to several regionally and nationally accredited universities. Prior to 2000, Mr. Richardson served as director of sales and marketing and later general manager of the Educational Division of Private Networks, a company that produced customized distance learning curricula for the healthcare and automotive industries. Mr. Richardson has over 20 years of experience in the education industry. Mr. Richardson received a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Eastern Illinois University.
Mueller, Brian Mr. Brian Mueller has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Grand Canyon Education, Inc. since July 1, 2008 as a director since March 2009. From 1987 to 2008, Mr. Mueller was employed by Apollo Group, Inc., a for-profit, postsecondary education company and the parent company of the University of Phoenix, serving since January 2006 as its president and a director. Mr. Mueller previously served as the chief operating officer of Apollo Group from December 2005 to January 2006, as chief executive officer of the University of Phoenix Online, a unit of the University of Phoenix, from March 2002 to November 2005, and as chief operating officer and senior vice president of the University of Phoenix Online from May 1997 to March 2002. From 1987 to May 1997, Mr. Mueller held several positions in operations management for Apollo Group. From 1983 to 1987, Mr. Mueller was a professor at Concordia University. Mr. Mueller received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education and a Master of Arts in Education degree from Concordia University.
Bachus, Daniel Mr. Daniel Bachus has been serving as Chief Financial Officer of Grand Canyon Education, Inc. since July 1, 2008. From January 2007 until June 2008, Mr. Bachus served as chief financial officer for Loreto Bay Company, a real estate developer. From 2000 to 2006, Mr. Bachus served as the chief accounting officer and controller of Apollo Group, Inc., a for-profit, postsecondary education company and the parent company of the University of Phoenix. From 1992 to 2000, Mr. Bachus was employed by Deloitte & Touche LLP, most recently as an audit senior manager. Mr. Bachus received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy from the University of Arizona and a Master in Business Administration degree from the University of Phoenix. Mr. Bachus is also a certified public accountant.
Player, Kathy Dr. Kathy Player has been serving as President of Grand Canyon Education, Inc since July 31, 2008. From 2007 to July 2008, she served as our Provost and Chief Academic Officer. From 1998 to 2007, Dr. Player served in several other leadership roles at Grand Canyon University, including most recently as Dean of the Ken Blanchard College of Business. Dr. Player received a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from St. Joseph’s College, a Master of Business Administration degree and a Master of Science degree in Nursing Leadership from Grand Canyon University, a Master of Science degree in Counseling from Nova Southeastern University, and a Doctorate of Education degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Sarasota.
Meyer, William Dr. William Stan Meyer has been appointed as Executive Vice President of Grand Canyon Education, Inc since July 1, 2008. From August 2002 to June 2008, Dr. Meyer was employed by Apollo Group, Inc., a for-profit, postsecondary education company and the parent company of the University of Phoenix, serving since June 2006 as its executive vice president of marketing and enrollment. Dr. Meyer previously served as a regional vice president of the University of Phoenix Online, a unit of the University of Phoenix, and division director of Axia College and of the School of Advanced Studies, also units of the University of Phoenix. From 1983 to 2002, Dr. Meyer held several positions with the Concordia University system, including director of operations for Concordia University’s education network. Dr. Meyer received a Bachelor of Arts in Communications degree from Concordia University and a Master of Business Administration degree and a Doctor of Education in Institutional Management degree from Pepperdine University.
Richardson, Christopher Mr. Christopher C. Richardson has been serving as General Counsel of Grand Canyon Education, Inc. since 2007 and as a director since 2004. From 2004 to 2007, Mr. Richardson served as legal counsel in our Office of General Counsel. Prior to 2004, Mr. Richardson served as the chief operating officer for Masters Online, LLC, a company that provided online educational programs and marketing services to several regionally and nationally accredited universities. Mr. Richardson received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Brigham Young University, and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Arizona College of Law, where he graduated summa cum laude.
Heath, Chad Mr. Chad N. Heath has been serving as a director of Grand Canyon Education, Inc. since 2005. Mr. Heath joined Endeavour Capital, a private equity firm based in Portland, Oregon that currently manages over $925 million in equity capital, in 2001 and has served as one of its managing directors since 2006. Prior to joining Endeavour Capital, Mr. Heath served as a principal at Charterhouse Group International, a New York-based private equity firm focused on middle-market transactions. Prior to Charterhouse, Mr. Heath worked in the investment banking division of Merrill Lynch. Mr. Heath currently sits on the boards of directors of Barrett-Jackson Holdings, LLC (dba: Barrett-Jackson Auction Company) and Skagit Northwest Holdings, Inc. (dba: Dri-Eaz Products). Mr. Heath received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree, magna cum laude, from Georgetown University.
Dorman, D. Mark Mr. D. Mark Dorman has been serving as a director of Grand Canyon Education, Inc. since 2005. Mr. Dorman joined Endeavour Capital in 1998 and has served as one of its managing directors since 2006. Prior to joining Endeavour Capital, Mr. Dorman served as an investment banker at Green Manning & Bunch, a Denver-based investment banking firm focused on merger and acquisition transactions and advisory work for middle-market clients across the western United States. He also served in the investment banking groups of Boettcher & Company and Morgan Stanley. Mr. Dorman currently sits on the boards of directors of PSI Services Holding Inc. (dba: Policy Studies); Skagit Northwest Holdings, Inc. (dba: Dri-Eaz Products); and Barrett-Jackson Holdings, LLC (dba: Barrett-Jackson Auction Company). Mr. Dorman received a Bachelor of Science degree from Lewis & Clark College and a Master of Business Administration degree from Harvard Business School.
Johnson, David Mr. David J. Johnson is a Director of Grand Canyon Education, Inc since November 2008. From 1997 to 2006, Mr. Johnson served as chief executive officer and chairman of the board of KinderCare Learning Centers, Inc., a for-profit provider of early childhood education and care services, and from 1991 to 1996, he served as president, chief executive officer, and chairman of the board of Red Lion Hotels, Inc., a hotel company, each of which were portfolio companies of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. Prior to that time, Mr. Johnson served as a general partner of Hellman & Friedman, a private equity investment firm, from 1989 to 1991, as president, chief operating officer and director of Dillingham Holdings, a diversified company, from 1986 to 1988, and as president and chief executive officer of Cal Gas Corporation, a principal subsidiary of Dillingham Holdings, which was also a portfolio company of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co., from 1984 to 1987. Mr. Johnson received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Oregon and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Southern California.
Henry, Jack Mr. Jack A. Henry is a Director of Grand Canyon Education, Inc since November 2008. Since 2000, Mr. Henry has served as the managing director of Sierra Blanca Ventures, LLC, a private investment and advisory firm. From 1966 to 2000, Mr. Henry worked as a certified public accountant for Arthur Andersen, a national accounting firm, retiring in 2000 as the managing partner of the Phoenix, Arizona office. Mr. Henry currently serves on the boards of directors of White Electronic Designs Corporation, a Nasdaq-listed provider of semiconductor packages, memory devices, and electromechanical assemblies to the aerospace and defense industries, as well as several other private companies. Mr. Henry currently serves as President of the Arizona Chapter of the National Association of Corporate Directors. Mr. Henry received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Michigan.
Colangelo, Jerry Mr. Jerry Colangelo is the Independent Director of Grand Canyon Education, Inc. Recognized as one of the most influential figures in sports business and current Chairman of USA Basketball’s Board of Directors and Managing Director of USA Basketball Men’s Senior National Team program, Colangelo is a leader with the vision to help Grand Canyon Education further its goals as a leader in market-supported higher education. Colangelo is familiar with many of Grand Canyon University’s prominent athletic alumni, among them former Phoenix Suns’ basketball player and current Sacramento King’s Head Coach Paul Westphal. As evidenced by his involvement in dozens of boards over the years, from arts organizations to community revitalization efforts, Jerry Colangelo’s expertise and impact go far beyond the sports world.

Basic Compensation

Name Fiscal Year Total
Richardson, Brent 331,128
Mueller, Brian 1,965,020
Bachus, Daniel 254,667
Player, Kathy 455,514
Meyer, William 282,365
Richardson, Christopher 323,250
Heath, Chad --
Dorman, D. Mark --
Johnson, David --
Henry, Jack --
Colangelo, Jerry --
As Of 30 Dec 2008

Insider Trading

Name Shares Traded Price
PLAYER KATHY 1,000 $19.37
COLANGELO JERRY J 1,141 $0.00
ENDEAVOUR ASSOCIATES FUND IV L P 191,645 $15.68
ENDEAVOUR CAPITAL IV L L C 3,129,074 $15.68
RICHARDSON BRENT D 741,667 $15.68
ENDEAVOUR CAPITAL IV L L C 354,281 $15.68
ENDEAVOUR CAPITAL FUND IV L P 3,129,074 $15.68
ENDEAVOUR CAPITAL PARALLEL FUND IV L P 354,281 $15.68
ENDEAVOUR CAPITAL IV L L C 191,645 $15.68
RICHARDSON CHRISTOPHER C 741,666 $15.68
BACHUS DANIEL E 900 $12.83
BACHUS DANIEL E 100 $12.80
JOHNSON DAVID J 2,491 $0.00
RICH CROW ENTERPRISES L L C 10,047,485 $0.00
RICHARDSON BRENT D 3,503,171 $0.00
RICHARDSON CHRISTOPHER C 3,504,036 $0.00
RICHARDSON BRENT D 3,503,171 $0.00
RICHARDSON CHRISTOPHER C 3,504,036 $0.00
HENRY JACK A 2,491 $0.00
LACROSSE MICHAEL S 120 $14.10
MEYER WILLIAM STAN 600 $12.90
BACHUS DANIEL E 200 $12.64
MEYER WILLIAM STAN 300 $12.87
BACHUS DANIEL E 500 $12.95
MEYER WILLIAM STAN 100 $12.87
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