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Ashworth College Appoints New Chief Technology Officer and Director of Information Technology

NORCROSS, Georgia – August 10, 2010 – Ashworth College, a leading provider of accredited, online education programs, announced today that Nial McLoughlin has been appointed Chief Technology Officer and Director of Information Technology. McLoughlin brings more than 16 years of experience in business and technology management to his new role at Ashworth (http://www.ashworthcollege.edu).

Prior to Ashworth, McLoughlin ran a small software business delivering technology solutions to the airline industry, growing this business from a small, one-customer business to a provider to the nation’s largest airlines. He also spent a number of years in the technology consulting world, primarily with Sapient – a leading interactive consulting firm, providing technology solutions to customers ranging from small start-ups to Fortune 100 companies.   

"We’re excited to have Nial as part of the Ashworth team. His technology expertise will help ensure that Ashworth continues to grow as a global player in today’s highly competitive for-profit education arena,” said Gary Keisling, Ashworth Chairman and CEO.

McLoughlin has a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the University of Florida and a Master’s Degree in Computer Science from Georgia State University. He and his wife have three sons and in his spare time he enjoys biking, running and triathlons.

About Ashworth College

Headquartered in Norcross, GA, Ashworth College, a leading online school, has built a tradition of excellence spanning 25 years, offering students worldwide more than 115 online college degrees, online certificate programs and online high school diploma options that are affordable and fit the busy schedules of working adults. Ashworth is accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). The Accrediting Commission of the DETC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency. For more information, visit http://www.ashworthcollege.edu.

Ashworth is a Sterling Partners portfolio company. Sterling, a private equity firm with a 25-year history of generating superior returns invests in industries with positive, long-term trends and provides ongoing support with a diverse and balanced team of industry veterans, operators, investors, strategy experts, and human capital professionals.

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