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This list showcases the top Florida based CFO’ operating in the Education space. If you think a CFO’ is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on [email protected].
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Alexander Sotelo
Chief Financial Officer of Open English
Alexander Sotelo is the chief financial officer of [Open English](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/open-english), an education technology company focused on English language learning for the Latin American and U.S. Hispanic markets. Prior to joining Open English, he held the position of Latin America controller at Yahoo!. He previously held financial management positions at Discovery Communications and CBS/Viacom. He began his career working for KPMG. Sotelo holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and Florida International University and an MBA in international business from the Keller Graduate School of Business.
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About Open English: Open English is an educational technology company focused on English language learning for the Latin American and U.S. Hispanic markets.
Matthew Seelye
Chief Financial Officer of Kaplan
In his current role as CFO, Matthew Seelye oversees all of Kaplan’s financial operations, including accounting, financial reporting and analysis, transaction support, real estate, internal audit and procurement. Seelye joined Kaplan in 2001 as CFO of Kaplan Higher Education Campuses, then progressed to CFO of all of Kaplan Higher Education (KHE), which includes Kaplan University. During this period, KHE grew from a $100 million company with 28 institutions to a $1.5 billion company with over 75 institutions. KHE’s expansion was a result of both organic growth and strategic acquisitions. During this period of rapid growth, Seelye led the KHE finance function in a manner that ensured capital was strategically allocated to support long-term growth, the underlying financial infrastructure and related control environment was scaled properly, and business risks were appropriately managed. Prior to joining Kaplan, Seelye was the Corporate Controller of the Washington Post Company from 1997 to 2001. Previously at Price Waterhouse (now PricewaterhouseCoopers), he held positions of increasing responsibility from 1990 to 1997 leading to Manager in the Business Assurance practice. Seelye is currently a member of the Financial Executives Institute (FEI). He holds a CPA and graduated with a B.B.A. majoring in Finance/Accounting from James Madison University.
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About Kaplan: Kaplan, Inc., a subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company, is a premier provider of educational services.
Anders Nessen
Chief Financial Officer of Campus Management
Anders Nessen is responsible for the company’s accounting, finance, and facilities. In addition, he plays an integral role in corporate strategy and acquisitions. Prior to joining Campus Management, Mr. Nessen spent over eight years as an investment professional with Leeds Equity Partners, a New York-based private equity firm focused on the education and training industries. At Leeds Equity, he drove all aspects of the investment process, directing due diligence, negotiating and financing transactions, and monitoring performance post-investment. Prior to Leeds Equity, Mr. Nessen worked in the mergers and acquisitions department of Lehman Brothers, also in New York. He holds a BS in Finance and Information Systems from the University of Virginia.
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About Anthology, Campus Management: Campus Management is a provider of software, strategies and services which enable institutions of higher education to offer dynamic models.
Linda Irvin
Chief Financial Officer of Ocean Breeze Recovery
Linda joins Ocean Breeze Recovery as the Chief Financial Officer. In this capacity she oversees all of the organization’s budgeting, planning and financial issues. Her extensive career started in public tax accounting. In the private sector Linda was the Internal Auditing Supervisor and National Accounts Corporate Billing Liaison for the nation’s largest direct mail advertiser, ADVO System. Most recently, she spent 12 years with one of South Florida’s largest General Contractors working primarily with national accounts. Linda graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a BS in Accounting.
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Jay Green
Chief Financial Officer of Optum
Jay Green is the Chief Financial Officer at MedHOK.
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About MedHOK, Optum: OptumInsight provides analytics, technology, and consulting services to improve the performance of health systems.
Jay Green
Chief Financial Officer of Optum
Jay Green is the Chief Financial Officer at MedHOK.
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About MedHOK, Optum: OptumInsight provides analytics, technology, and consulting services to improve the performance of health systems.
Scott Webster
Founder , Chief Financial Officer & Vice President of Covenant Kids Manor Inc.
Mr. Webster co-founded Covenant Kids Manor, Inc. He has over 19 years management experience including 14 years leading the financial division of CKM, Inc. As the CFO of CKM, Inc., he is responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, investment management, and debt management. Mr. Webster participates in corporate audits and works closely with the bookkeeper, the CPA, and State Financial Auditors. It was Mr. Webster’s start-up funding of $45K that launched CKM, Inc. after he had received $85K auto bodily injury settlement. After paying his attorneys fees, the balance was all used to start CKM, Inc. Mr. Webster is a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force at Vandenberg, California, where he was a supervisor at Florida Hospital Environmental Services covering the Medical Center & Disney Cancer Center. After leaving the Air Force, Mr. Webster managed several franchised business, including Dunkin Donuts, Krystals, and Snappy Car Rental. He attended Mansfield Univ. in Mansfield, Pennsylvania.
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About Covenant Kids Manor Inc.: Covenant Kids Manor, Inc. (CKM), mission as a non-profit 501(c)3 publicly-supported foundation.
Frank Dunbar
Chief Financial Officer of ARITHMETICI
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About ARITHMETICI: Arithmetici partners Harvard graduates, university professors, and conservatory-trained performance artists to develop software.
Donald DuMond
CFO of U.S. Preventive Medicine
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About U.S. Preventive Medicine: U.S. Preventive Medicine offers early detection and chronic condition management products and related services.
Brent Caramanica
Co-Founder and CFO of Tembo
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About Tembo: Tembo believe every child should have access to quality early childhood education to build them up for a better future.
James M. Heaney
CFO of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment
James M. Heaney has been our Chief Financial Officer since January 2012. From 2007 to 2011, he served as Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Finance and Travel Operations for Disney Cruise Line. Mr. Heaney began his career at Disney as Finance Manager in 1994 and was promoted to Director and Vice President of Finance in 1997 and 2002, respectively. From 1990 to 1994, Mr. Heaney served as Finance Manager and Financial Analyst at Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. From 1989 to 1990, he worked as a Financial Analyst of Pueblo Xtra International and from 1988 to 1989, as Financial Systems Analyst of Gould, Inc CSD. Mr. Heaney holds a bachelor’s degree in operations management from Texas Tech University and a master’s degree in business administration with an academic emphasis in finance from the University of Florida. – See more at: http://seaworldinvestors.com/corporate-governance/management-team/person-details-management/default.aspx?ItemId=5bb5d22f-4170-4930-b582-9d27772e8e04#sthash.tNTxieHl.dpuf
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About SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment: SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment specializes in the fields of theme parks, education, conservation, and entertainment.
Tim Midkiff
Chief Financial Officer of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
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About Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: Big Brothers Big Sisters helps children realize their potential and build their futures.