John Springer currently serves as VP of Strategy, Finance & University Operations for American InterContinental University, bringing forth a strong background in financial analysis, investor relations, and strategy development. Other specialties include financial planning, restructuring and corporate turnaround, industry analysis and benchmarking, and customer profitability. John is a hands-on leader with significant finance and strategy experience within publicly traded companies undergoing growth and transitional business. John graduated from the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana with his BA in economics, and he received his MBA in finance and business economics from the University of Chicago. Prior to joining AIU, he held leadership roles in finance and strategy for Career Education Corporation, Servia Inc., Tellabs, and United Airlines.