Mr. Milton brings over four decades of
technology leadership experience and education technology expertise
to Spear's Board
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 6, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Spear Education, a leading provider of advanced
dental education, today announced the appointment of technology
executive Jim Milton to its Board of
Directors. Mr. Milton is a recognized leader in the education
technology space. He was named Higher Education Technology Leader
of the Year in 2023 by EdTech Digest and was named Industry Leader
of the Year at EdScoop's inaugural 2022 EdScoop 50 Awards.
Mr. Milton brings over 40 years of technology leadership
experience to Spear's Board, with particular expertise in
innovative education technology solutions. He most recently served
as the Chairman and CEO of Anthology, one of the largest providers
of education software in the world, which formed in 2020 out of the
merger of education technology companies Campus Management, Campus
Labs, and iModules. As CEO, Mr. Milton oversaw Anthology's merger
with Blackboard in 2021 to create a leading education technology
ecosystem. He was previously the CEO of Campus Management, where he
doubled company revenues and facilitated the merger and formation
of Anthology. Prior to Anthology and Campus Management, he was CEO
of two publicly traded customer experience software companies,
SoundBite Communications and Intervoice, where he delivered growth
and successful liquidity events through their sale to Genesys and
Convergys, respectively.
"On behalf of the entire organization, we are pleased to welcome
Jim Milton to the Spear Education
Board," Matthew Coggin, CEO of Spear
Education, said. "Jim's deep experience in educational technology
and tech-enabled platforms will be invaluable to Spear as we grow
our business and pursue our mission to serve dentists and the
broader dental community."
"I'm excited to be joining the Board at this important stage of
Spear's growth journey," Jim Milton
said. "Spear is poised to seize significant opportunities in the
market, and I look forward to supporting the management team to
pursue these opportunities and meet their strategic
priorities."
About Spear Education
Spear Education is a leading provider of advanced dental
education and practice management solutions, dedicated to
empowering dental professionals with the knowledge and skills
needed to enhance patient care and practice success. Through a
combination of innovative learning platforms, seminars, and
workshops, Spear Education strives to inspire continuous learning
and growth within the dental community. For more information, visit
www.speareducation.com.
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