SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/
-- Universal Technical
Institute (NYSE: UTI) has appointed Robert DeVincenzi as a member of its board of
directors.
DeVincenzi has a 35-year career in the technology sector, most
recently as president and CEO of Redflex Holdings Limited, a global
business focused on road, vehicle, and pedestrian safety products
and services. After stepping down as CEO in January 2014, he continues to serve Redflex
Holdings as a non-executive member of the board of directors.
In addition, he is a principal partner in Lupine Ventures, a
business advisory firm that provides strategic consulting and
corporate development advisory services, and has previously
consulted with UTI. DeVincenzi also serves as an adjunct professor
of Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics at California State University, Monterey Bay.
"Bob is an outstanding business leader and strategist who
understands the industry we serve," said Kim McWaters, Chairman & CEO. "As a
consultant, he added great value to our business, and his expertise
in sales and marketing will support our work to rebuild our student
population. He has experience leading publicly traded companies and
is known for tackling tough issues, delivering meaningful results
and generating value for investors. We are thrilled to have him
join UTI's board of directors."
Prior to joining Redflex, DeVincenzi was president and CEO
of LaserCard Corporation, a provider of biometric and secure
identity products and services. In addition, he was president
and chief executive officer of Inkra Networks Inc., a provider of
integrated network security products, and of Ignis Optics Inc., a
fiber-optic components developer. He served as senior vice
president of corporate development for Solectron Inc., a leader in
electronics manufacturing services, and also has held senior
leadership and sales and marketing roles with industry leaders such
as Ditech Communications, Nortel, Compression Labs and
AT&T.
DeVincenzi holds a bachelor of science degree in Business
Administration from California State
University, San Luis Obispo and a master of arts degree in
Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga
University. He is a certified public company director
(ACCD).
About Universal Technical
Institute, Inc.
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI) is
the leading provider of post-secondary education for students
seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision
repair, motorcycle and marine technicians. With more than 200,000
graduates in its 52-year history, UTI offers undergraduate degree
and diploma programs at 12 campuses across the United States, as well as
manufacturer-specific training programs at dedicated training
centers. Through its campus-based school system, UTI provides
specialized post-secondary education programs under the banner of
several well-known brands, including Universal
Technical Institute (UTI), Motorcycle Mechanics Institute
and Marine Mechanics Institute (MMI) and NASCAR Technical Institute
(NASCAR Tech). For more information visit www.uti.edu.
Contact:
Jody
Kent
Vice President, Communications and Public Affairs
Universal Technical Institute, Inc.
(623) 445-0872
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