Minneapolis, Minnesota, July 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Minneapolis, MN, July 17, 2018 - Edmentum (edmentum.com), a global leader and the original pioneer in online teaching and learning programs, announced the appointment of Eric Doan as Chief Financial Officer. Eric joins a newly expanded and highly focused leadership team that is committed to putting educators first by delivering proven, research-based curriculum and assessment programs designed to improve student achievement.

Eric joins Edmentum with an extensive background in private equity backed companies bringing over 20 years of financial and operational experience to his new role. As Chief Financial Officer, Eric will be responsible for leading Edmentum’s strategic finance functions including financial planning and analysis, accounting, facilities, and legal.  His proven track record of creating an effective environment for organizational growth, new solution development, and customer success are instrumental to his new position.

“Eric brings an impressive background in social impact industries such as healthcare and education, as well as extensive experience in technology and financial operations,” said Jamie Candee, president and CEO of Edmentum. “He is a widely respected leader that will help drive forward our mission of creating successful student outcomes everywhere learning occurs, and I’m very happy to welcome him to Edmentum.”

Prior to joining Edmentum, Eric served as Chief Financial Officer at myON by Renaissance, a student-centered, personalized learning program that gives students access to enhanced digital books; as Chief Operations Officer at Jump Technologies, an innovative software company with solutions that streamline supply management in hospitals; and as Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis for Healthland, now Computer Programs and Systems, Inc. (CPSI). He holds an MBA from Miami University of Ohio, as well as Bachelor of Arts degrees in Classical Humanities and Zoology.

“This is an exciting time of growth here at Edmentum and I’m thrilled to be joining the team,” says Eric. “At Edmentum, we’re living our mission. We’re enabling students and educators with programs that create positive student outcomes and save educators time, creating a powerful combination for student growth and learning.”

Edmentum

Edmentum, Inc. is committed to making it easier for educators to individualize learning for every student through simple technology, high-quality content, and actionable data. Founded in innovation, Edmentum’s powerful learning solutions blend technology with individual teaching approaches. Edmentum is committed to being educators’ most trusted partner in creating successful student outcomes everywhere learning occurs. Built on over fifty years of experience in education, Edmentum solutions currently support educators and students in more than 40,000 schools nationwide. For more information, visit edmentum.com.

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