Mr. Troy Roland, MBA
President, WestMed College
Mr. Troy Roland has nearly 20 years of experience and service to the educational sector. Mr. Roland received a Master's of Business Administration with emphasis in Information Technology from the University of LaVerne, a Bachelor of Arts from California State University, Fullerton, and a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science from National University. He is also currently pursuing a doctorate of education from Pepperdine University.
Beginning in 2005, Mr. Roland served as President of California Medical Institute, a nonprofit allied health institution that, in partnership with National University, offered degree and certificate programs to non-traditional students. In 2007, the California Medical Institute merged with WestMed College to expand the reach of allied health educational programs to LVN and paramedic students. WestMed College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT) and is approved by the Board of Vocational Nursing & Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT). Under Mr. Roland's direction, WestMed has been approved for its Merced Campus by the BVNPT and ACCSCT. In addition, WestMed has been "green lighted" by approving agencies to open campuses in San Diego and Los Angeles in 2009.
Prior to joining WestMed, Mr. Roland held several appointments within the National University System that culminated with him serving as Vice Chancellor of Extended Learning. Mr. Roland also has held executive positions with educational organizations. He served as Vice President of Sales, Marketing & International Licensing for Performance Unlimited where he developed licensing relationships in Korea, Finland, and Germany. He also served as Vice President of Retail for Gateway Educational Products, the creators of Hooked on Phonics. At Gateway, he was responsible for the oversight of teacher education catalogues, as well as for the development and oversight of a series of retail stores throughout Southern California.