Edward H. Codispoti serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of American Public Education, Inc. (APEI), a leading provider of online postsecondary education. With over 25 years of experience in finance and accounting within the higher education sector, Codispoti joined APEI in 2014 as Senior Vice President of Finance. Prior to APEI, he held progressive leadership roles at Career Education Corporation (now Perdoceo Education Corporation), including Vice President of Finance for Le Cordon Bleu North America, where he managed financial planning, reporting, and compliance for a portfolio of culinary schools. His early career included positions at KPMG LLP, honing his expertise in auditing and financial advisory services for public companies. Promoted to CFO in 2016, Codispoti has been instrumental in steering APEI through periods of strategic growth, including acquisitions like Hondros College of Nursing and key investments in technology and program expansion. Under his leadership, APEI has strengthened its financial position, achieving consistent revenue growth and improved profitability amid evolving regulatory and market landscapes in online education. Notable achievements include overseeing the company's compliance with SEC reporting requirements as a publicly traded entity and implementing robust risk management frameworks that supported APEI's expansion into new markets. In his current role, Codispoti oversees all financial operations, including treasury, tax, investor relations, and strategic planning. He plays a pivotal role in APEI's board interactions and long-term vision, emphasizing fiscal discipline and innovation to drive shareholder value. His strategic acumen has earned him recognition as a key executive in the education industry, contributing to APEI's reputation for operational excellence and sustainable growth.