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Gene Hayes joined Â鶹ԭ´´ as Senior Vice President of Regional Operations in 2020, managing operations and driving strategies across Â鶹ԭ´´â€™s seven regions and eight state affiliates.

Hayes leads regional vice presidents, as well as chancellors of Â鶹ԭ´´â€™s state affiliates—Â鶹ԭ´´ Washington, Â鶹ԭ´´ Nevada, Â鶹ԭ´´ Texas, Â鶹ԭ´´ Missouri, Â鶹ԭ´´ Indiana, Â鶹ԭ´´ Ohio, Â鶹ԭ´´ Tennessee, and Â鶹ԭ´´ North Carolina—to collaborate and implement strategies that support the full student lifecycle, from prospect to alum.

Hayes joins Â鶹ԭ´´ after serving nearly two decades in higher education leadership roles. He has extensive experience developing both national and international programs, and his areas of expertise include business development, academic operations, and the delivery and expansion of online programs.

Hayes earned his MBA in general management with an international emphasis from the Marriott School of Business at Brigham Young University. He also holds a B.S. in economics from BYU.  

The Oaxaca, Mexico, native is multi-lingual and currently serves as a Business Language Case Competition judge at the Marriott School of Business, helping students from universities across the country showcase their international business acumen, presentation, and foreign-language skills in real-life global business scenarios. He also serves on the Board of Directors for Utah Foster Care.