Robert H. Crosby is the President and Chief Executive Officer of NonPublic Educational Services, Inc. (NESI).

Mr. Crosby has worked in education for more than 37 years. He has a Masters Degree in Administration from George Washington University. Robert has a wide and varied background in the field of education and the administration of educational programs at the federal, state, and local levels.

Mr. Crosby is responsible for all corporate operations and communications with a work force of more than 800 employees at 42 locations in the United States and the Republic of Korea. His primary responsibilities have been the development of sound and effective educational programs geared to compensatory and alternative education in a variety of settings and diverse areas. He is currently based out of the Salem, Massachusetts corporate office.

Robert H. Crosby
President, CEO

Rochelle Schneickert is the Vice President of the Military Division and Compensatory Education. Rochelle holds a Master's Degree in Educational Administration from Virginia Polytechnic and State University and a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from North Georgia College and State University.

Ms. Schneickert has supervision of more than 20 governmental contracts in the United States and the Republic of Korea. Additionallly, she is responsible for Title I projects in Wisconsin, Virginia, Illinois, Missouri, and the District of Columbia, as well as the SES programs in New York, Virginia, Illinois, and Maryland. Rochelle is also responsible for company policy implementation and contract compliance. Her experience includes administration of high school completion programs, management and supervision of basic skills programs, foreign language programs, learning centers, libraries, and testing services for civilian and military clients. Rochelle is currently based out of the Woodbridge, Virginia division office.

Rochelle Schneickert
VP Military Division

David Morrissette is the Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Morrissette holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Bentley College, Waltham, Massachusetts, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude.

Mr. Morrissette, who has more than 20 years experience in the accounting field, began as the Director of Finance and Accounting with NESI in 2002. David oversees all accounting and financial services for Title I, the Military, High School, and Supplemental Educational Services divisions as well as our corporate staff. David is currently based out of the Salem, Massachusetts corporate office.

David Morrissette
Chief Financial Officer

Donna Eldridge is the Vice President of the High School Division. Ms. Eldridge earned her Bachelors of Arts in English from the University of North Carolina and her Masters in Education in Guidance and Counseling from Providence College, Rhode Island. Donna also completed her Postgraduate Work at the College of Charleston, South Carolina and Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia.

Ms. Eldridge has been with our organization since 1990 when she was selected to coordinate the opening of educational programs in Southeast Virginia.  Donna is responsible for the total operational and educational components of all schools in the High School Division, the development and start-up of new schools and programs, and the provision of administrative services to charter schools. Prior to joining our organization, Ms. Eldridge was a public school teacher and an adult education program manager. She is currently based out of the Virginia Beach, Virginia office.

Donna Eldridge
VP High School Division

David Smith is the Vice President of Marketing and Strategic Development. Mr. Smith holds a Bachelors of Arts in Economics from Principia College and an Masters in Business Administration from the Wharton Graduate School, University of Pennsylvania. 

Mr. Smith has an extensive background in venture capital advisory services and fund management including clients such as John Hancock, MIT, and Control Data Corporation.  David provides leadership for NESI in developing marketing strategy and partnerships. He is currently based out of the Salem, Massachusetts corporate office.

David Smith
VP Marketing & Strategic Development

Edla Hodgeson is the Human Resources Director. Ms. Hodgeson holds a Bachelors of Arts from University of Connecticut. Edla also completed the Human Resources Management Program at Bentley College, Massachusetts. Her professional memberships include American Management Association and the Society for Human Resources Management.

Ms. Hodgeson has led our HR team since 1997.  She oversees all HR programs and services for Title I, the Military, High School, and Supplemental Educational Services divisions as well as our corporate staff.  Edla serves as our company diversity executive and leadership development program coordinator. Prior to joining NESI, Edla's HR experience included 12 years in the financial services and high tech services industries.  She is currently based out of the Salem, Massachusetts office, and resides in Gonzales, Louisiana.

Edla Hodgeson
Human Resources Director

Don Geraghty is the Director of Real Estate Operations with responsibility for all properties, lease contracts, construction, and new school facility locations for both NESI and Richard Milburn schools and academies. Don attended Northeastern University.

Prior to joining NESI, Mr. Geraghty had a 24-year management career at North Shore Medical Center in Salem, Massachusetts, where he was the Vice President of Facilities and Real Estate and also served as Vice President of Operations for the Hospital’s affiliated medical group practice. Active in community affairs, Don has served as both President of the local Chamber of Commerce and Kiwanis Club. He is currently based out of the Salem, Massachusetts corporate office.

Don Geraghty
Director of Real Estate Operations