Today, Post University, announced that Richard Volk, has been<br />named Chief Financial Officer of the University. Scott Allen, who has served as CFO since 2011 and has<br />held a number of other essential positions at Post for the last 15 years, has assumed the role of Chief<br />Administrative Officer.<br />Reporting to CEO Tom Samph, Ph.D., Volk will work closely with Post University’s Board of Trustees, Mr.<br />Allen, and other members of the Executive Management Team on financial forecasting, budgeting and<br />analysis, and operational efficiency to ensure the University remains on solid financial footing and is<br />prepared to support continued growth.<br />Prior to joining Post, Mr. Volk served as the Vice President of Budgeting, Planning, and Analysis at Grand<br />Canyon University where he contributed to a 1,100 percent growth of the university over a period of<br />nine years. He also spent five years in the U.S. Navy and worked in various senior financial roles in the<br />telecommunications industry.<br />“I’m excited to join such a dynamic leadership team, which is clearly committed to providing students<br />with the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary for success in today’s marketplace,” said Mr. Volk.<br />“I look forward to making a positive contribution to the University as we continue to add new programs,<br />and welcome new students, faculty and staff to our community.”<br />Mr. Volk is completing his Master of Business Administration degree, and holds a Bachelor of Science in<br />Accounting from National American University in Rapid City, SD. He also is a Certified Public Accountant<br />(CPA).<br />"I am delighted to welcome Rick to our talented team of educators and business leaders,” said Tom<br />Samph, Ph.D., CEO of Post University. "I have no doubt that he will provide expert financial guidance and<br />leadership as we continue to offer student-­&#8208;focused, career-­&#8208;driven educational opportunities to our<br />traditional campus-­&#8208;based and online students, and support other institutions in providing online<br />learning options.”<br />ABOUT POST UNIVERSITY:<br />Founded in 1890, Post University is a student-­&#8208;focused, career-­&#8208;driven university committed to providing students<br />with the knowledge, personal skills, and experience required to be leaders in their chosen fields. Located in<br />Waterbury, Conn., Post University is the fastest-­&#8208;growing University and the largest provider of completely online<br />higher education in the state. It offers a wide array of undergraduate and graduate degree programs for on-­&#8208;<br />campus and online students of all ages, and is known for its quality, career-­&#8208;driven academic programs, small<br />classes, and competitive NCAA Division II athletics. The University’s full-­&#8208; and part-­&#8208;time students come from the<br />United States and abroad, and are supported by faculty whose mission is to prepare students to compete and<br />succeed in today’s global workplace.