Peter is a graduate of Yale Law School and a former management consultant with McKinsey & Company. He developed the idea for LRAP Association while serving on the Board of Directors of a private liberal arts college that was searching for ways to increase enrollment and help more students attend their first-choice college.

Justin has served in a variety of executive roles in the insurance and financial services industries with a specific focus on the financing of risk. Before joining LRAP, Justin directed the strategy and business development of Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings’ captive insurance operations in the United States. Prior to that, Justin oversaw the administration of $22 billion worth of securitization and credit derivative products for ABN Amro/LaSalle Bank’s Global Securities Trust Services group. With LRAP, Justin oversees the operations, including underwriting, finance and systems. Justin is a proud graduate of Coe College and a firm believer in the value of higher education.

Matt serves the needs of our clients and their students, bringing with him 30+ years of experience in higher education, and a passion for helping students pursue their callings. He previously served as the Vice President of Enrollment at Spring Arbor University, where he helped increase their main campus undergraduate enrollment by over 60% with Ardeo’s LRAPs. Matt supports Team Ardeo’s product development initiatives, and continually strives to improve the program to better meet the needs of our students and colleges.

Jonathan Shores has worked for more than 20 years in Higher Education, previously having served as Vice President of Marketing and Enrollment at Montreat College, Assistant Professor of Marketing and Director of the Research Triangle Park Campus for the University of Mount Olive, and at Plattform, as the Vice President of Marketing and Enrollment. He uses his extensive background in strategic enrollment management and marketing to help our clients maximize their LRAP successes. Jonathan is a proud and active member of the United States Air Force Reserves, and has deployed to 38 countries throughout the world. Jonathan earned his undergraduate degree in Trust and Wealth Management and his MBA in Marketing from Campbell University, and has completed his PhD in Marketing at Northcentral University.

Roger’s career in higher education spanned 37 years including 30 years of enrollment leadership.  He served as Senior Vice President for Enrollment at Trinity International University for 13 years.  Prior to his service at TIU, Roger served as chief enrollment officer at King University (TN) and his alma mater, LeTourneau University. In addition to his part-time role of VP for Client Service at Ardeo, Roger is founder and President of GOALign Resources, a firm focused on executive coaching and leadership development.  He is also a senior affiliate consultant, specializing in enrollment solutions for Credo Higher Education. He has a bachelor’s degree from LeTourneau and a master’s degree from the University of Wyoming.

Sean-Michael is a former senior university administrator, entrepreneur, and author with a passion for higher education. He served as the Vice President for Enrollment Management at Albertus Magnus College in Connecticut, and he previously held leadership roles in enrollment at the University of New Haven and Marist College. He is a thought-leader in the area of enrollment management, and he has presented at dozens of regional, national, and international professional conferences. After serving in the United States Marine Corps, he earned his undergraduate degree and membership in Phi Beta Kappa at the University of Pittsburgh; and he earned graduate degrees at Marist College, the University of Pennsylvania, and Cornell University. He is the author of two books, and he is an avid volunteer in his community.

Mondy R. Brewer holds a doctorate in Leadership with a Higher Education Administration specialization. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Humanities and his master’s degree in Education. Dr. Brewer has more than 20 years experience in a variety of higher education posts. He has served as Director of Admissions and Marketing Communications, Assistant Vice President for Student Success, and Assistant Professor of Leadership. Before his time began in education Mondy owned his own business. He has enrollment leadership experience from his time at Lubbock Christian University as Vice President of Enrollment Management, while continuing to direct the University Mentoring Program. Mondy has been married for 27 years and has two girls (21 & 17) who keep him really busy.

Rachelle is a proud graduate of Judson University where she was awarded an LRAP as a student that empowered her to finish her undergraduate degree. She is thrilled to be taking part in Ardeo’s mission and supports the Client Service team by ensuring they have the tools and resources needed to maximize the benefits of LRAPs on client’s campuses. Her background is in financial aid, payroll, and internet sales, but these days Rachelle is motivated by the powerful impact Ardeo’s LRAPs have across campuses nationwide.

Robin serves the needs of our clients and their students, bringing with her 12 years of experience in higher education. Most recently having served as Director of Admissions at Bluffton University, where she utilized LRAP as a successful recruitment tool.  She uses her background in strategic enrollment management to help our clients maximize their LRAP successes. Robin is a proud alumnus of The University of Findlay where she earned both her bachelors and masters degrees.

Julia joins the Ardeo team after almost 20 years in higher education. Most recently, she spent eight years at Montreat College, serving in several roles including enrollment management. Julia earned her bachelor’s degree from Hood College in Maryland and her master’s degree from Capella University. She is excited to be continuing in the field of higher education, supporting institutional enrollment, and helping to further the lives of students across the United States.

Sharon has been in education her entire career and holds a degree in education from Syracuse University. In her position at Ardeo, she helps support the needs of our clients and their students by providing the tools and resources they need to be successful. Sharon’s background in higher education, working both on the admissions side and in academic advising, has provided the opportunity to relate to the needs of students and families. Having held a previous career as an educator, Sharon has a great passion for helping students, families and institutions find the perfect fit and be successful.

Maggie joined Ardeo as part of the internship program and quickly became a trusted member of our Client Service team. Maggie received her bachelor’s degree from Lewis University and has a passion for helping students understand the value of their LRAP. As Client Service Coordinator, Maggie’s efforts to train, support, and coordinate best practice delivery of Ardeo’s LRAPs for each of our clients is a key element of successful program deployment.

Stefanie is our in-house event planner. She manages all aspects of our User Group Meetings, which provide professional development opportunities to our clients. She graduated from ECC with an Associate in Arts and brings 11+ years of business experience to our team.

Josh has a passion for student success and graduate outcomes and puts that to work by cultivating the LRAP experience for students and families. His extensive background in entrepreneurial ventures, across both for- and non-profit sectors, helps bring an innovative perspective to the team, as he forwards our product and organizational development initiatives.  Josh is proud graduate of Indiana University, and a believer in the life-changing power of higher education.

Janie works with college-bound students and parents, answering questions about the program and ensuring that families have the information they need to enjoy peace of mind with LRAP. She has over 10 years of working experience in higher education and nonprofit organizations. Having recently graduated from Colorado Technical University, she understands the importance of helping graduates achieve their dreams, one goal at a time.

Jac works with graduates and their families to provide the resources they need to succeed after college. He comes to LRAP after working for 10 years in higher education administration. He believes attending college can be one of the most transformative experiences of a person’s life, and he wants to assist anyone trying to realize that goal. Jac received his bachelor’s degree from Ferris State University and his master’s degree from The University of Kansas.

Allison oversees our communications to students, parents and graduates while working to improve the LRAP experience for families. She comes to Ardeo after 4 years supporting K-12 educators’ professional development. Allison received her bachelor’s degree from Saint Joseph’s College and is passionate about helping students attain their dreams by understanding the positive impact an LRAP can have, both on their education and life.

Kayla works with LRAP graduates and their families to provide the resources they need to succeed after college. She comes to LRAP after an 8 year career in higher education administration working with both traditional and adult education students. Kayla received her bachelor’s degree from Western Governors University and has a passion for helping students achieve their dreams.

Paul served as Executive Vice President at Sallie Mae. Paul is currently Chairman of Campus Partners.

Jill is a growth executive who serves on the Ardeo Board of Advisors, bringing growth and operations experience from such brands as Chiquita, Luxottica Group, and DeVry University.

Carroll’s passion for increasing access to college began in the late 1980s, when as the Associate Dean at Yale Law School he co-founded one of the first LRAP programs in the country. Since then he has been involved in numerous entrepreneurial ventures, including the strategic development and launch of a global division at Mott MacDonald, where he served as the Senior Vice President of their Management Consultancy, and was the thought leader for their North American education reform work. He also co-founded Achievement First, one of the nation’s premier charter school networks. Carroll has held governance and leadership appointments at six colleges and universities and currently serves as an honorary Fellow at Regent’s Park College at Oxford University.

Stephen developed and managed the Yale Law School LRAP while serving as Associate Dean there. He is now Associate Dean at Peking University School of Transnational Law – Shenzhen.

On the advisory board for Ardeo, Kurt has 24 years in the information technology sector including network infrastructure, Exchange mail servers, SQL administration, IIS administration and more. He has a broad base of knowledge and management experience as a technical analyst and systems engineer.