Management Team

Kenneth D. Schwarz, Chairman

Mr. Schwarz oversees the Company's Board, strategic education initiatives and advisory board. Over an extensive career, Ken has held several executive roles in the technology and telecommunications industries. He was President of Consumer Solutions at Intersections Inc, a company he took public and the largest provider of private labeled credit management and identity theft services to consumers. He was also Senior Vice President of Finance and Information Technology for WinStar Communications, and held executive positions with Cable & Wireless, Unitel Communications and MCI Communications. He is a C.P.A. and worked as an audit manager with Deloitte & Touche LLP earlier in his career. He holds a B.S. and M.B.A. from Indiana University.

Don Gauger, CEO

Mr. Gauger manages the day-to-day business activities of the company. He is an Information Technology professional with over 25 years of diverse Information Technology and managerial experience in Applications Development, Operations, Project Management, Business/Service Planning, Marketing/Sales and Emerging Technology Assessment for both Commercial and Government clients. He has owned and managed several successful companies as well as managed corporate organizations as Vice President, Global Information Systems for Citibank and Vice President, Information Technology for Automatic Data Processing. He holds a BBA in Operations Research and Information Systems. He currently serves on the US Board of Directors for School Interoperability Framework (SIF) Association.

Anthony Colon, Senior Education Advisor

Mr. Colon has served on the board of directors for several national organizations, including: Alliance for School Choice; American Board for the Certification of Teacher Excellence; Foundation for Child Development; GreatSchools.net; Hispanic Council for Reform and Educational Options; National Alliance for Public Charter Schools (formerly Charter School Leadership Council). He has served on the DC Public Charter School Board, which authorizes the development of charter public schools in Washington, DC. He has received public recognition from such reputable national organizations as the Hispanic Council for Reform and Educational Options, and the Education Leaders Council.

Gerald W. Ulan, CTO

Mr. Ulan directs the execution of technology strategy for technology service platforms, partnerships, and external relationships; builds and manages a top-flight technology team and oversees research and development, as well as project management. He provides visible leadership for the company within the technology community; anticipates and reacts to major technology changes to ensure the company leads in the competitive landscape; establishes technical standards and ensure adherence to them for services development and company operations. He is a senior Technologist with over fifteen years in Information Technology background. He has served in many senior technical positions with CitiBank, Data General, AINS, and other corporations.

Len Pearson, EVP Marketing/Sales

Mr. Pearson manages all marketing and sales activities of the company. He has been responsible for the growth and development of numerous Information Technology and service related businesses over his career.

Charles Sarich, VP Account Management

Mr. Sarich manages all post-sales client activities for the Company. He has over twenty-five years of business experience and has worked with a number of successful start-up companies. Mr. Sarich taught at both Maret School in Washington, D.C. and Flint Hill in Virginia. He also worked for a financial services firm where he was actively involved in evaluating and assisting companies in financial planning and service management. Mr. Sarich holds both a B.A. and M.B.A. from American University in Washington, D.C.