SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 29, 2017 /PRNewswire/
-- Universal Technical
Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI), the nation's leading
provider of transportation technician training, has appointed
Jerome Grant as Chief Operating
Officer. He joined UTI on November 27
and reports directly to Kim
McWaters, President and Chief Executive Officer of UTI.
In this newly created role, Grant will lead the execution
of key growth initiatives, which include increasing student
enrollment, moving from a campus model of large destination
campuses to smaller commuter campuses, diversifying program
offerings and expanding industry relationships. His initial focus
will be partnering with marketing and admissions leaders to develop
and implement innovative strategies that will accelerate new
student growth and meet strong industry demand for skilled
technicians. He will oversee
the company's marketing, admissions and
operations functions.
"Jerome is a strong leader and operator with a long record
of implementing transformational change. As we
innovate and invest in the future and focus on driving revenue
growth, he is a great addition to the UTI bench," said
McWaters, President and Chief Executive Officer. "He has a wealth
of experience in adjacent industries that complements our team and,
at the same time, brings unique perspective and expertise to the
organization. He is passionate about the work we do
and committed to quality education that produces strong
outcomes for our students."
"UTI has built a very strong brand and the company has
significant growth potential," stated Grant. "I look forward to
working with the team to further the company's leadership in
transportation technical training, with a focus on driving
long-term growth and profitability."
Grant has more than two decades of executive leadership
experience in post-secondary education, including digital strategy,
strategic partnerships, marketing and technology. Previously, he
was Senior Vice President, Chief Services Officer with McGraw-Hill
Education, Inc. and served in multiple executive roles with Pearson
Education, Inc.
He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in labor
relations and marketing from the University of
Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
About Universal Technical
Institute, Inc.
With more than 200,000 graduates in its 52-year history,
Universal Technical Institute, Inc.
(NYSE: UTI) is the nation's leading provider of technical training
for automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine
technicians, and offers welding technology and computer numerical
control (CNC) machining programs. The company has built
partnerships with industry leaders, outfits its
state-of-the-industry facilities with current technology, and
delivers training that is aligned with employer needs. Through its
network of 12 campuses nationwide, UTI offers post-secondary
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). The company is
headquartered in Scottsdale,
Arizona. For more information, visit uti.edu.
Press Contact:
Jody
Kent, Universal Technical
Institute
(623) 445-0872
jkent@uti.edu
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