SCOTTSDALE, Ariz, Feb. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Piper Jameson
will join Universal Technical
Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI), as executive vice
president and chief marketing officer effective February 14. She replaces Jeff May, who is leaving the company by mutual
agreement.
Jameson will be responsible for leading the company's marketing
and advertising strategies, with a focus on growing new student
enrollment. She brings to the job more than 20 years of marketing
experience in the education sector, including 11 years previously
at UTI.
"We thank Jeff for his years of service and his many
contributions to UTI. We wish him well in his future endeavors,"
said Kim McWaters, chairman &
CEO. "We are excited to have Piper back on our team to lead
Marketing at this critical time. She knows our business and is
passionate about our mission. She is a seasoned and effective
strategist and leader, and has the experience and expertise to help
us grow our enrollment and meet the growing demand for skilled
technicians."
Jameson joins UTI from Northern Arizona
University - Extended Campuses, where she served as chief
marketing officer. Prior to that, she was executive vice
president and chief marketing officer with Lincoln Educational
Services. During her nine-year tenure with Lincoln, she generated record level inquiry and
enrollment growth in the company's automotive and skilled trade
programs while lowering advertising costs.
Jameson was with UTI from 1994 to 2005, serving in various
operational and executive positions, including senior vice
president, Marketing. Prior to that, she was a member of the
executive team at The Ritz-Carlton - Phoenix.
Jameson holds bachelor of science degrees in Marketing and
Business Management from the University of
Phoenix and a masters degree in Strategic Communication
& Leadership from Seton Hall
University.
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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