SAN DIEGO, March 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Board
of Directors at Bridgepoint Education, Inc. (NYSE: BPI) announced
the selection of Christopher "Chris" M. Henn who, beginning
April 13, will serve in the company's
newly created role of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating
Officer.
"Chris's extensive background of proven operational and product
development experience will be a great complement to the
educational and innovation expertise of Bridgepoint Education,"
said Andrew Clark, Bridgepoint's
chief executive officer. "I am confident that Chris brings a
valuable perspective and track record of growth-oriented results,
and we are excited to have him join the organization."
Most recently, Henn served as Managing Director – Product for
Esurance, where he spent nearly 15 years working in various
capacities for the multiline insurance company – a company which
grew from a startup in 1999 to a company with over $1.5 billion in revenue by the end of 2014. Most
recently, in his role as Managing Director – Product, Henn oversaw
the rapid expansion of all Esurance programs. He was a driving
force in growing the company from a mono-line automotive insurance
carrier in 30 states to a multiline insurance company writing
automotive policies in 43 states, renter's policies in 19 states,
homeowner's policies in 16 states, and motorcycle policies in 11
states.
Among other roles at Esurance, Henn served as Managing
Director/Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President –
Insurance Operations. In the early years of the rapidly growing
company, Henn oversaw all insurance operations including claims,
product management, service centers, and compliance. He
directed the acquisition of the first Esurance service center in
Sioux Falls and the opening of the
first Esurance claims offices in Sacramento, Tampa, and Dallas. Between 2000 and 2012, Henn helped
Esurance grow from one small office in San Francisco to 15 offices across the
country.
During the two decades prior to his tenure at Esurance, Henn
held executive management roles at Nationwide Insurance and
Progressive Insurance Corporation where he participated in the
growth and success of both companies.
Henn holds a B.A. in Economics from Cleveland, Ohio's John
Carroll University.
About Bridgepoint Education
Bridgepoint Education,
Inc. (NYSE:BPI) harnesses the latest technology to reimagine the
modern student experience. Bridgepoint's technologies, including
Waypoint Outcomes®, enhance the way people learn
in the digital age. Bridgepoint owns two academic institutions –
Ashford University and University of
the Rockies. Together, these programs, technologies, and resources
represent a unique model for advancing education in the 21st
century. Bridgepoint stands for greater access, social learning,
and exposure to leading minds. For more information, visit
www.bridgepointeducation.com, www.facebook.com/
BridgepointEducation, or call Shari
Winet, Vice President of Public Relations, at
858.668.2580.
Contact: Shari Winet, Vice
President of Public Relations
858.668.2580 · shari.winet@bpiedu.com
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