Timothy M. Walsh, Seasoned Investment Professional, Joins Ambassadors Group Board of Directors
February 16 2012 - 5:06PM
Ambassadors Group, Inc., (Nasdaq:EPAX) the parent company of People
to People Ambassador Programs, World Adventures Unlimited, and
BookRags today announced the election of Timothy M. Walsh to its
board of directors. Mr. Walsh currently serves as the Director of
the State of New Jersey Department of the Treasury – Division of
Investments. There he is the chief executive of one of the largest
internally managed public pension funds, with over $73 billion in
assets under management.
"With over 28 years of investment management experience, Tim
brings a unique perspective to our board of directors," said Jeff
Thomas, President and CEO of Ambassadors Group. "His expertise in
capital allocation and proven leadership skills add further depth
to our talented board. Tim is also personally committed to
education and the development of culturally aware future leaders,
key tenants of our corporate mission at Ambassadors Group."
"It is an honor to join the board of such a committed,
mission-based public company with significant potential to expand
its reach," said Timothy Walsh.
Prior to his current role, Mr. Walsh was the Chief Investment
officer for the Indiana State Teachers Retirement Fund, an $8
billion public fund based in Indianapolis, IN. In addition to
founding his own investment advisory business, Walsh Financial
Services, he also served in various capacities at Vara Capital
Management, Nationsbanc-CRT, Continental Bank and Bank of
Montreal.
He also has served as a Board Member for National Bond and
Trust, Advisory Board Member for various real estate and private
equity funds, Commissioner for the Indiana Gaming Commission, and
Trustee for both the Indiana Teachers Retirement Fund and City of
Crown Point Indiana Board of Public Works and Safety. Mr. Walsh
holds an M.B.A from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at
Northwestern University and is a graduate of Merrimack
College.
About Ambassadors Group
Ambassadors Group Inc. (Nasdaq:EPAX) is a socially conscious,
education company located in Spokane, Washington. Ambassadors
Group, Inc. is the parent company of Ambassador Programs, Inc.,
World Adventures Unlimited, Inc., and BookRags, Inc., an
educational research website. The Company also oversees the
Washington School of World Studies, an accredited travel study and
distance learning school. Additional information about Ambassadors
Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries is available at
www.ambassadorsgroup.com. In this press release, "Company", "we",
"us", and "our" refer to Ambassadors Group, Inc. and its
subsidiaries.
The Ambassadors Group, Inc. logo is available at
http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=3541
CONTACT: Company Contact:
Tony Dombrowik, Chief Financial Officer
(509) 568-7800
Investor Relations:
Stacy Feit
Financial Relations Board
(213) 486-6549
Ambassadors (NASDAQ:EPAX)
Historical Stock Chart
From May 2024 to Jun 2024
Ambassadors (NASDAQ:EPAX)
Historical Stock Chart
From Jun 2023 to Jun 2024