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About Us

University leadership

Industry professionals with decades of experience in their fields and in higher education, accountable for every part of the student experience.

Office of the President

Dr. Francis E. Longaker

President & Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Longaker leads American National University's two separately accredited institutions and its shared services, holding the university to its founding commitment: practical, career-focused education that reaches students wherever they are.

Executive team

11 leaders across operations, academics, finance, student services, and compliance.

Operations
Dr. Joel Musgrove

Senior Executive Vice President of Operations

Legal
Steve Cotton

Executive Vice President for Legal and Regulatory Affairs

Academics
Dr. Carolyn Scott

Chief Academic Officer

Academics
Shawn Hershey

Vice President of Academic Affairs

Finance
April Howard

Chief Financial Officer

Finance
Beth Overbey

Vice President of Financial Services

Finance
Carl Robertson

Comptroller

Student Services
Jessica Williams

Vice President of Student Services

Marketing
Andrea DiTonno

Vice President of Marketing & Communications

Compliance
David Yeaman

Executive Director of Compliance and Accreditation

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