General Counsel and Vice President of Government Relations
Education Affiliates, Inc.
Nottingham, MD
John Carreon serves as General Counsel & VP of Government Relations for Education Affiliates, bringing extensive expertise in legal advisory, regulatory adherence and government affairs within the education sector. His background encompasses a strong focus on compliance oversight, government interactions and legal strategy.
With a 20+ year career reflecting versatile expertise across post-secondary institutions, John has held significant leadership roles at Concorde Career Colleges, Education Corporation of America, and Kaplan Higher Education focusing on policy development and adherence monitoring, legal frameworks and regulatory compliance. John's involvement as a Commissioner for the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and Board Member of the Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges further demonstrates a commitment to educational quality and regulatory standards.
Earlier in his career, John contributed to the legal and compliance foundations of the business operations of Sears and GE Healthcare.
John's academic foundation includes a Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration from Loyola University Chicago, and a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from the University of Illinois, Champaign, demonstrating applied knowledge of legal frameworks and business strategy.