November 12, 2009

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CCA Appoints Brian Moran as Executive Vice President of Government Relations

Washington, DC – The Career College Association (CCA) today announced Brian Moran has joined the organization as the new Executive Vice President for Government Affairs. Moran, a thirteen-year member of the Virginia House of Delegates, also served eight years as Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus.

“Brian is an intelligent and thoughtful leader and a tremendous addition to the CCA team. He brings two decades of successful legal, business and political experience. Utilizing his business acumen, interpersonal and communication skills as well as a thirteen-year legislative career, he will be a tremendous asset to the Association and career higher education sector,” said CCA President and CEO Harris N. Miller.

In June of 2009, Moran resigned to run for the Democratic nomination for Governor of Virginia where he lost a closely fought primary. During his gubernatorial campaign and as a member of the Virginia General Assembly, he was a strong advocate for the relationship between education and economic security. Moran also has an impressive record of successful, bipartisan legislation that improved the lives of the citizens of Virginia.  As Chairman of the House of Delegates Democratic Caucus, he worked closely with two Governors, Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, to develop the legislative strategy to enact key legislative priorities.
 
During his time in the Virginia House of Delegates, Moran also ran a 12-person practicing law practice in Northern Virginia. For his various efforts in advocacy and outreach, Moran has been recognized by the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce, the Northern Virginia Technology Council, Sheriffs’ Association, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, League of Conservation Voters, and the Parent Teachers Association.
 
Moran has a BA from Framingham State College, and a J.D. from Catholic University School of Law.   During law school, Moran worked for the Economic Stabilization Subcommittee on Capitol Hill. After graduation, he clerked for four Arlington County, Virginia circuit court judges, which involved drafting legal opinions.  As an Assistant County Prosecutor in Arlington, he tried 68 jury trials over an eight-year period.  He also served as a visiting instructor at The National College of District Attorneys.

“As a leading voice for the higher education sector before policy makers in Washington, DC and across the country as the new head of CCA’s government relations program, Brian will deliver the critical message about the value contribution of career higher education with the passion and eloquence he has brought to his many years of public service. We couldn’t be more excited to have him on board as our organization and sector continues to grow and develop,” said Miller.
 
The Career College Association (CCA) is a voluntary membership organization of accredited, private postsecondary schools, institutes, colleges and universities that provide career-specific educational programs. CCA has more than 1,600 members that educate and support over one million students each year for employment in over 200 occupational fields. CCA member institutions provide the full range of higher education programs: masters and doctoral degree programs, two- and four-year associate and baccalaureate degree programs, and short-term certificate and diploma programs. Visit CCA at www.career.org.