American Public Education, Inc. Appoints Richard J. Statuto to its Board of Directors

A Former Health System CEO, Mr. Statuto Has Over 30 Years of Leadership Experience , /PRNewswire/ -- American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI) today announced it has appointed Richard J. Statuto, an accomplished health system CEO, to its Board of Directors, effective March 6, 2025. The appointment brings the total number of APEI board members to nine. Mr. Statuto, currently Chairman of the Board of Directors at Charlotte, N.C.-based Premier, Inc., also previously served as President and CEO of Bon Secours Health System, one of the largest health systems in the United States, for 13 years. Prior to that, he was CEO of St. Joseph Health System for nine years. Both health systems exceeded $3 billion in revenue and were highly profitable. "We are excited to welcome Rich to APEI's Board of Directors," said Ric Andersen, Chairman of APEI's Board of Directors. "His impressive experience driving growth at large health systems aligns well with APEI's strategy and future objectives." Angela Selden, President and Chief Executive Officer of APEI, said, "Rich's past success at mission-driven healthcare organizations will be instrumental in helping to shape our strategy. I look forward to collaborating with Rich as we continue to educate tomorrow's leaders in nursing, healthcare, and beyond." Mr. Statuto said, "I look forward to bringing my expertise and extensive network to APEI to enhance shareholder value at the crucial crossroad of healthcare and higher education." Mr. Statuto has extensive healthcare leadership experience, and has served on several boards, including: Catholic Health Association, Christus Health, Incarnate Word Health System, and Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB). He is also a past board member at American Red Cross Orange County California, Covenant Health System, The Innovation Institute, Mercy Housing, the American Heart Association, and Kmart. Mr. Statuto earned his MBA from Xavier University and has a bachelor's degree from Vanderbilt University. About American Public EducationAmerican Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI), through its institutions American Public University System, Rasmussen University, Hondros College of Nursing, and Graduate School USA, provides education that transforms lives, advances careers, and improves communities. APUS, which operates through American Military University and American Public University, is the leading educator to active-duty military and veteran students* and serves approximately 88,000 adult learners worldwide via accessible and affordable higher education. Rasmussen University is a 125-year-old nursing and health sciences-focused institution that serves approximately 14,600 students across its 20 campuses in six states and online. It also has schools of Business, Technology, Design, Early Childhood Education and Justice Studies. Hondros College of Nursing focuses on educating pre-licensure nursing students at eight campuses (six in Ohio, one in Indiana, and one in Michigan). It is the largest educator of PN (LPN) nurses in the state of Ohio** and serves approximately 3,700 total students. Graduate School USA is a leading training provider to the federal workforce with an extensive portfolio of government agency customers. It serves the federal workforce through customized contract training (B2G) to federal agencies and through open enrollment (B2C) to government professionals. Both APUS and Rasmussen University are institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Hondros is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). Graduate School USA is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET). For additional information, visit www.apei.com. * Based on FY 2019 Department of Defense tuition assistance data, as reported by Military Times, and Veterans Administration student enrollment data as of 2023. ** Based on information compiled by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing and Ohio Board of Nursing. Media InquiriesFrank TutaloAVP, Public RelationsAmerican Public Education, Inc.[email protected] Investor RelationsBrian M. Prenoveau, CFAMZ North America[email protected] SOURCE American Public Education, Inc. WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM? 440k+ Newsrooms & Influencers 9k+ Digital Media Outlets 270k+ Journalists Opted In

American Public Education, Inc. Appoints Richard J. Statuto to its Board of Directors

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