Cambium Learning Group CEO and leadership

Over 20 years of transformational media, education, publishing and technology leadership. Ashley is Chief Operating Officer at Cambium Learning Group. Prior to joining Cambium in 2020, Ashley served as Chief Operating Officer, Co-President and Chief Marketing Officer at GreaterGood, a cause commerce, digital publisher and registered fundraiser for nonprofit programs in education, healthcare, conservation and animal rescue. Previously, Ashley served as Chief Content Officer for Capstone, a leading publisher of children's books, media, audio, digital solutions and services, literacy programs, and K-12 professional development resources for classrooms, school libraries and home. Before that, Ashley served as CEO, President and Publisher at Trudy Corporation, later Palm Publishing, responsible for the group's family of global children's imprints and media businesses. She has spent over 20 years in media, technology, publishing and retail for global consumers, education and nonprofits working in North America, Africa, Asia, Europe, the UK and South America.Ashley began her career as an elementary school classroom teacher and collegiate coach, igniting her passion for social impact. Since then, she has devoted her career to closing the opportunity gap and creating great outcomes in education through the power of social enterprise and innovation. She serves on the government affairs council of the SIIA and before that as as chair of the board of directors and executive committee member for the SIIA's Education Division and co-chair of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. She is the co-founder and former co-president of the Fairfield University MFA Alumni Association and is the author of Now What? The Creative Writer’s Guide to Success After the MFA. Ashley holds a bachelor’s degree in education and a bachelor’s degree in English literature from the University of Michigan and teaching certifications K- 5 and 6 - 8. She also holds a Masters of Fine Arts in creative writing from Fairfield University with concentrations in fiction and screenwriting and certificates in media strategy from Harvard Business School; in executive function in the classroom from the Harvard Graduate School of Education; and in design thinking instruction from Ideo U.

Senior finance executive providing insight, direction, guidance and overall financial perspectives to help companies achieve their financial and strategic objectives. Known as a focused, hands-on, action-oriented leader with deep technical expertise and proven analytical, budget / forecasting and accounting skills. Steady career progression includes background in Big 4 public accounting, public company, and private equity in a variety of industries. Adept at ensuring that the finance organization is flexible and can respond to and drive results for evolving organizational needs, including capital needs and debt refinancing, equity transactions, acquisition support and integration, divestitures, support for growth units, planning and support for distressed units, product portfolio analysis, restructuring, and investor relations initiatives. Skilled at building and leading efficient and high-performance finance teams to drive profitability, operational achievements and a strong enterprise value. Recognized as having a strong work ethic, sound and decisive judgment, and the ability to operate under pressure and meet deadlines.Quick contact: mobile 972-533-6022

Paul Fonte is a Chief Technology Officer at CAMBIUM LEARNING GROUP, INC. and Financial at Voyager Sopris Learning and is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He has worked as Principal Software Engineer at OpenText, Software Engineer at Tekmar Spa, and Director of K-12 Technology at PROQUEST. Paul studied at University of Michigan between 1996 and 1998 and Purdue University between 1986 and 1990.

John Jorgenson is a Chief Marketing Officer at CAMBIUM LEARNING GROUP, INC. and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He has worked as Director of Marketing and Communications at EARTHWATCH and Marketing Director at FISERV INC. John works or has worked as Senior Vice President at CAMBIUM LEARNING GROUP, INC. and Volunteer at Various not-for-profit organizations. He studied at Purdue University between 1989 and 1992.

Melissa Yates May is a Chief People Officer at CAMBIUM LEARNING GROUP, INC. and is based in Harrisonburg, Virginia. She has worked as HR Associate at RR DONNELLEY & SONS CO and Chief People Officer at ROSETTA STONE INC. Melissa studied at Old Dominion University between 2003 and 2008; Eastern Mennonite University between 2016 and 2017; and Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave, VA between 2001 and 2003.

Sean Klein is a Chief Legal Officer at CAMBIUM LEARNING GROUP, INC. and is based in Washington DC-Baltimore Area. He has worked as Attorney, Division of Corporation Finance at Securities And Exchange Commission; Chief Compliance Officer and Assistant General Counsel at U.S. Silica; and Associate at DLA Piper. Sean attended Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law between 1992 and 1995 and Georgetown University between 1988 and 1992.

Senior finance executive providing insight, direction, guidance and overall financial perspectives to help companies achieve their financial and strategic objectives. Known as a focused, hands-on, action-oriented leader with deep technical expertise and proven analytical, budget / forecasting and accounting skills. Steady career progression includes background in Big 4 public accounting, public company, and private equity in a variety of industries. Adept at ensuring that the finance organization is flexible and can respond to and drive results for evolving organizational needs, including capital needs and debt refinancing, equity transactions, acquisition support and integration, divestitures, support for growth units, planning and support for distressed units, product portfolio analysis, restructuring, and investor relations initiatives. Skilled at building and leading efficient and high-performance finance teams to drive profitability, operational achievements and a strong enterprise value. Recognized as having a strong work ethic, sound and decisive judgment, and the ability to operate under pressure and meet deadlines.Quick contact: mobile 972-533-6022

Paul Fonte is a Chief Technology Officer at CAMBIUM LEARNING GROUP, INC. and Financial at Voyager Sopris Learning and is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He has worked as Principal Software Engineer at OpenText, Software Engineer at Tekmar Spa, and Director of K-12 Technology at PROQUEST. Paul studied at University of Michigan between 1996 and 1998 and Purdue University between 1986 and 1990.

Experienced CEO having increased the value of the company by 14.5x in 5 1/2 years. Managed the company from a being a public company to a private company owned by private equity.Experienced in M&A, having led many successful acquisitions, including Learning A-Z, ExploreLearning, and Time4Learning.As Chief Executive Officer of Cambium Learning Group, Mr. Campbell concentrates on the strategy for its five business units: Cambium Assessment, Learning A-Z, ExploreLearning, Lexia Learning, and Time4Learning.Mr. Campbell served as President of Cambium Learning Technologies from December 2009 until March 2013, and COO of Voyager from January 2007 through December 2009. He joined ProQuest in January of 2004, which sold off its library business and changed its name to Voyager in January of 2007. Prior to Voyager/ProQuest, Mr. Campbell served as Chief Operating Officer and business unit head of a research based reading company (Breakthrough to Literacy) within one of the education industry leaders (McGraw-Hill). Before his role at Breakthrough/McGraw-Hill, he was Director of Technology for a division of a large media company (Tribune Education). Additionally he has experience as General Manager of a software start-up (Insight) and as Director of Applications and Technical Support for a hardware manufacturer (Commodore International, the maker of the VIC-20, C-64, and Amiga). Mr. Campbell has started a company from scratch and has been on both sides of the acquisition table.Mr. Campbell has served on the Education Board for Software Information Industry Association (SIIA).Specialties: P&L management, mergers and acquisitions, technology development, marketing, sales, education publishing, strategy, growth, entrepreneurial start-ups