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Arizona College Scholarship Foundation welcomes new President and CEO  

  

Phoenix – Nov. 26, 2012 – Arizona College Scholarship Foundation (ACSF), Arizona’s largest provider of private scholarships, today announced the appointment of Richard Nickel as ACSF’s president and chief executive officer and a member of the Board of Directors effective Nov. 26. Nickel brings more than two decades of sales, communications and leadership experience to his new role at ACSF.

“Richard is no stranger to the nonprofit world,” said Vince Roig, Chairman of the Board for ACSF. “His work in both that sector and in higher education has made him keenly aware of the importance of nurturing young people and providing educational opportunities. His leadership and business experience will be a tremendous asset to Arizona College Scholarship Foundation.”

Nickel is experienced in leading organizations in transition and growth. He most recently served as Vice President of Next Generation Insurance Group in Frankfort, Kentucky. He also served as President of Southwest Student Services during their merger with Sallie Mae. While at Sallie Mae, Nickel led his team in achieving record growth and earning top ranking in customer satisfaction despite the recession. When asked about his new role, Nickel commented, “I am thrilled to return to Arizona and fulfill my passion of helping students prepare for and succeed in achieving their post-secondary education dreams. As Arizona continues to grow, it is vital that we foster college and career readiness among all students, and provide the skilled workforce necessary to fill the increasing demand for highly skilled workers in our ever-changing economy.”

Nickel earned his bachelor’s degree in telecommunications from the University of Kentucky. He currently serves as President of the Franklin County High School Baseball Boosters Club, as well as Director of WeWannaPlay, Inc., a Franklin County non-profit organization aimed at aiding young, financially disadvantaged athletes.

About ACSF

Arizona College Scholarship Foundation’s mission is to increase the number of bachelor degree holders in Arizona by providing scholarships and mentoring services to low-income/high-potential students. To learn more, visit www.azcsf.org 

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Contact Information:

Vince Roig 

602-381-2770

vroig@helios.org