FINANCIAL SERVICES EMPLOYEE EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Email: naomi.brezi@purdueglobal.edu
Phone: 908-803-5773

As vice president, Naomi Brezi leads the national strategic partnerships team in forging and strengthening relationships with Fortune Global 500 companies to build and develop performance and organizational workforce development strategies. An experienced and knowledgeable performance executive and trusted advisor, she is passionate about helping clients achieve their business objectives and solve complex business issues.

Naomi is a graduate of New York University with a dual degree in finance and international business and is currently pursuing her master’s degree in leadership and performance strategy. She serves as a regional leader for the Network of Executive Women (Carolinas region) and actively supports and volunteers at A Child’s Place and Second Harvest Food Bank. Naomi enjoys time with her family, travel, and entertaining.

Email: karmen.spear@purdueglobal.edu
Phone: 717-377-0251

Karmen Spear is a strategic, results-oriented leader who works closely with our corporate and community partners as executive director, national partnerships. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Purdue Global (formerly Kaplan University), graduating summa cum laude, and is currently pursuing her Master of Science in Leadership and Management with a concentration in human resources. With a keen understanding of gainful employment and career services, Karmen is able to offer our corporate partners a student’s viewpoint as well as that of a senior manager in corporate America. Focused on leadership, mentoring, and providing options for traditional and nontraditional students, Karmen understands how to drive change and embrace transformation in business.

Karmen previously served as vice president of operations with Citi and Costco, and as a senior manager and leadership specialist for organizations such as American Express and MasterCard. She has also worked extensively in higher education with Kaplan Test Prep, supporting the admissions process and career services.

Email: chris.motz@purdueglobal.edu
Phone: 301-739-2680

As executive director for strategic regional partnerships, Chris Motz leads the effort to bridge the skill gaps that corporate and community organizations have identified as areas of great need. Chris earned his Bachelor of Arts in Religion from Huntington College, a Master of Divinity from Huntington College Graduate School of Christian Ministries, and a Master of Arts in Higher Education from Ball State University. Chris is also a graduate of the Institute for Educational Management at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education and is currently enrolled in the Executive Juris Doctor program at Concord Law School of Purdue University Global.

In previous roles, Chris served as president of Hagerstown Business College, Kaplan College, and as an area president for Kaplan University. His combined experience in higher education and multilevel education environments enables him to drive strategy and partnership development that leads to positive growth outcomes for both the organization and the individuals who make it happen.

Email: jason.marcuson@purdueglobal.edu
Phone: 317-506-4623

Jason Marcuson represents the partnerships team in Indiana, where he leads statewide efforts to overcome skills gaps and solve workforce and educational solution needs. His prior career experience spans 20 years in publishing, training, and education. Jason has managed relationships with the world's largest software companies and retailers, built technology and certification training solutions, and led international development initiatives in Africa, India, the Middle East, and Brazil.

Jason also serves on the board of TechPoint Foundation for Youth, a leader in technology education efforts that is committed to inspiring Indiana's underserved K–12 students to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). He is a graduate of Indiana University with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and English.